Estevan Mercury - November 14, 2012

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Catching Air It didn’t take long for local kids to hit the hills as a number of them were out Saturday following the snowstorm that hit the area earlier that day. Jonah Bachorcik was part of a group in the Westview area and caught some decent air when he rose his sled over a makeshift ramp.

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Headway made on doctor recruitment The efforts to replace Estevan lone’s OBGYN are proving successful. St. Joseph’s Hospital executive director Greg Hoffort said Dr. Idris Yekinni was recently in Estevan for a site visit and before departing the Energy City he signed a memorandum of intent to set up a practice in Estevan. Hoffort said Yekinni must still go through the immigration process before coming to Canada. If there are no hiccups in that pro-

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cess, Yekinni is expected to be in the city by mid to late January. “We are working with him to get everything in order before he applies and we are pretty optimistic that he will be here in January,� Hoffort said. Yekinni will potentially fill a major void in the local medical community as the area is currently without an OBGYN after Dr. Yusef Kasim decided to close his practice. In an interview with The Mercury Kasim

Greg Hoffort said a lack of patients was behind his decision to leave Estevan. The news of his deci-

sion sent Hoffort on a global search to find a replacement and he is relieved to have Yekinni possibly on his way to Estevan. “It was a tremendous loss when we learned that we were losing Dr. Kasim,� Hoffort said. “There are other physicians in town who deliver babies but when it comes to first time (deliveries) or at risk deliveries you need that back up for the potential of a C-section or other complications. To have that

in Estevan eliminates the transfers and the need for folks to go to Regina.â€? Hoffort said after going through the predicament of losing Kasim, he and others in the health-care community have learned from that experience and will put that knowledge towards Yekinni and his practice. “One of Dr. Kasim’s issues was that he didn’t have an anesthetist here for the first few months and that hurdle has been crossed so he’ll Eight⇢A2

Little progress on truck bypass Although negotiations are continuing, no physical work has begun on the heavy truck bypass around Estevan. According to an e-mail from the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, they are still involved in negotiations with affected landowners along the bypass route. As was reported earlier this year in The Mercury, the ministry and the majority of landowners have been mired in somewhat of a deadlock over the price the province

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is willing to offer for the needed land. In an article published in August, it was noted that the province had made their first offer but it was rejected by the owners. At that time it noted they were expecting a second valuation. Del Block, who is one of the landowners in the area, said the negotiations are continuing and there is an information meeting scheduled for Nov. 21. “We are still working with them, we are still in the negotiation phase,� Block

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Police continue to search for Tweddle Although the trail is cold, the Estevan Police Service has not given up hope of locating Gordon Tweddle. The 58-year-old went missing from his Estevan residence on May 14 and neither his friends, family nor local police have had any luck pinning down his whereabouts in the days since. With the anniversary of his disappearance soon to reach the six month mark, the EPS can have Tweddle added to the Saskatchewan Missing Persons website which gives them an opportunity to reach a far wider audience as they continue to search for clues. “We haven’t forgotten him. It’s an open file, we just haven’t had a single lead or anything,� said EPS Chief Del Block who added there has never been any indication of foul play. “We are asking for any tips or information that might help us in locating him.� Block said by adding Tweddle to the website, the EPS is hopeful that someone in another Saskatchewan community might recognize him or could have some pertinent information. He said they are also checking with police in North Dakota to see if they have any people they haven’t been able to identify, either living or remains. “Especially if he just slipped into the river. You just never know.� In a story that appeared in August, Tweddle’s sister Frances McPherson said she feared that her brother may have felt he was becoming a burden to his family and friends and could have taken his own life. However, she remained hopeful of finding her brother whether he was alive or not to bring closure to the matter and help her move on. “We just can’t figure this out. I just don’t know where he is,� McPherson said in the August 15 article. “It’s obvious to us all that he could be dead, but where is he? He could be alive, but where is he? It’s on your mind all the time.� Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the EPS at 634-4767.

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Familiar Scene Joseph Tolosa got his first lesson in the gentle art of Saskatchewan snow removal last Saturday morning as he learned the art of snowblowing in front of Houston Pizza. Many business proprietors and managers were out removing snow from entry ways following the huge snowfall that descended on the district this past weekend.

Eight doctors currently practicing in Estevan A1⇠start with that in place,� Hoffort said. “We think we can do a better job comfortable with the other area physicians to draw referrals. We are set up to do his surgeries in the OR as soon as he comes. We are also working with the region so that he can do a surgical slate in Weyburn which will help his practice become more viable. “He is going to establish his practice in the Nicholson clinic with the other three doctors and a view to another one shortly thereafter. Just the traffic that will be in that office and the collegial relationship with the other physicians there are going to help him rather than having a solo, stand alone practice.� Hoffort added that Yekinni is currently practising in Ireland and will not have to go through the

qualifying process with the College of Medicine, meaning once he arrives in the country, he’ll be able to get to work. “When he did the site visit, he had great meetings with a lot of the staff. He spent some time in OBS with their staff and in the OR with our staff there and really seemed to hit it off well and we think he’s going to be a great addition.� Along with tracking down a new OBGYN, Hoffort said they have also been working to add more physicians to the local roster. He noted there are currently eight working in Estevan and Yekinni would be the ninth. However, they also have another doctor making his way through the Saskatchewan assessment process with an eye towards opening a practice

in January. Hoffort said an added bonus to this physician is that his wife is a general practitioner and also plans to enter the assessment process. They also have another physician signed up to enter the assessment process in January. “Those are not done deals by any means; they have to successfully complete that,� Hoffort said. “We have had one fellow in the process who didn’t make it. The one looks fairly certain now that he will be here in January so there is a view to 12 physicians in 2013.� Aside from working to add more doctors to the community, Hoffort said another key focus is the acquisition of a CT Scan for the hospital. He noted that a CT unit would not only be a huge step forward in

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the delivery of health care in southeast Saskatchewan, it would also help with the continuous recruitment of doctors. “From a patient care perspective, when you look at things like diagnosis and stroke protocol, those are critical things and the reason we need a CT scan. From a recruitment perspective, if we are competing against someone who has the diagnostic tools that we are lacking ‌ it is very important and we won’t rest that’s for certain until we have one.â€? Hoffort said the local group has made contact with Health Minister Dustin Duncan and he has assured them that he will make time for a meeting with them. “We will do the best we can to give him a case that he can’t say no to.â€?

October was a relatively quiet month on the construction front in Estevan. According to the monthly building report from the City of Estevan, just seven permits with a combined value of $1.51 million were issued in October. That is down from October of 2011 when nine permits were issued. Those permits had a combined value of $5.4 million. Through October, 122 permits have been issued with a combined value of $26 million. Again that is behind the pace of 2011 when 132 permits (valued at $39 million) were issued. Single family homes made up most of the October, coming in at just over $1 million. Overall, 18 permits for much needed single family residences have been issued this year. Only seven permits have been issued for multifamily residences this year but those permits have produced 102 units.

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“Our Christmas sale season begins November 24 with the first indoor sale at Exhibition Hall starting at 10 a.m. and the sales time has been extended A3 this year to go until 2 p.m.” – Patricia Thompson

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Storm doesn’t deter Remembrance Day crowd More than 300 people braved high winds, drifting snow and cold temperatures on Sunday morning to attend the annual Remembrance Day service in the Estevan Comprehensive School. Estevan’s Royal Canadian Legion branch conducted the service in the school’s Cafetorium and then the accompanying cenotaph ceremonies in the ECS courtyard where the traditional wreath laying activities concluded the event. Estevan Legion president Troy LeBlanc served as emcee for the program that began at 10:45. It included the reading of the honour roll of those who died in military combat and the revered two minutes of silence on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Sombre, yet still optimistic moods prevailed as those in attendance were again treated with a video collage of former Estevan servicemen and women who have since passed away. The collage, pieced together and edited by Dean Erickson, has been a feature of the past three Remembrance Day services. Marian Huber provided the invocation, benediction and prayers of remembrance and hope while Legion member Ken Clarke followed another embedded Legion tradition with the recitation of the famous poem In Flanders Fields. Members of the Estevan Comprehensive School band provided music for hymns and national anthem while Josh Pele and Matthew Grunert provided the Last Post and Reveille dur-

ing the service and cenotaph ceremony. LeBlanc called forward various organizations and agencies to have their representatives lay their wreaths of honour and remembrance at the cenotaph that was guarded by four members of the Estevan (Elks) PPCLI Army Cadets and Estevan WylieMitchell Air Cadets. The ceremonies were enhanced by the Estevan Legion Colour Party who trooped in the flags to both venues accompanied by piper Angela Simon who also played Amazing Grace during the first part of the program. Everyone was thanked by LeBlanc for braving the conditions to attend the service. Honour guards for the service at the cenotaph on Remembrance Day were provided by members of the Estevan (Elks) PPCLI Army Cadets and Estevan Wylie-Mitchell Air Cadet Squadron. The air cadets were Corporal Brayden Kaip and W/ O2 Derek Dubowski and the army cadets were Sergeant Jordan Gervais and Cadet Tayler Olver. Left–Sergeant Murray Cowan (front) and Constable Warren Morrical of the Estevan Police Service salute fallen comrades and veterans during the wreath laying ceremonies at the cenotaph service on Remembrance Day. R ight–Marian Huber offered up the invocation, benediction and prayers of remembrance during the official Remembrance Day service on Sunday in the Estevan Comprehensive School.

Farmers’ market team sets sights on lively Christmas season After setting records a year ago, the Estevan Farmers’ Market was bound to have a minor setback this year, at least that was the consensus of opinion following the completion of their outdoor season. Patricia Thompson, who took over the market management role from Linda Jones this fall, said the report indicates that this year’s spring and summer market was down in both the number of vendors and total sales, but the expectations are high for another healthy Christmas season of sales indoors. Overall sales dipped by about $18,000 in the spring

and summer season, according to figures released last week. The total was $242,371 this year compared with over $260,000 last year, said Thompson. The total number of vendors was also down a bit, which would explain some of the loss. “There were fewer vendors and those who were there reported slightly lower totals this year,” said Thompson. Varying weather conditions could explain some of the loss, but it was noted that this year’s spring and summer conditions were a bit less challenging than 2011’s.

“We still have one year remaining on our contract with the Estevan Shoppers Mall. We shifted our location a bit to accommodate the construction of the new Tim Hortons store and we liked it there, just across from a centre road into the mall parking lot. There is pretty good traffic flow and it’s not inconvenient for anyone really,” said Thompson. With the opening of the popular coffee and snack food outlet expected later this winter or early spring, the market manager said their directors believe the expected increase in traffic in the immediate area might

also positively affect them next spring. “We don’t see us as being an obstruction for them (Tim Hortons) or them being an obstruction for us. The setup is good, we think. We can complement one another, at least I hope we can,” she said. Jones, who has been market manager for the past 11 years, stepped aside at the end of this summer season and Thompson, who has been a regular craft vendor for the past three years, jumped at the opportunity to get more thoroughly involved. “Our Christmas sale season begins November 24

with the first indoor sale at Exhibition Hall starting at 10 a.m. and the sales time has been extended this year to go until 2 p.m. So these Saturday sales will be held November 24 and December 1, 8 and 15. There will not be a market on December 22,” she said. As of right now, the limited vendor spaces in the Exhibition Hall have been fully booked and Thompson said, “I’m taking vendor names now for a waiting list in case one of the vendors who has booked has to back out. But right now, we’re fully booked.” The concession will be open in the hall on sale days.

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The Christmas sales will be followed by a late winter annual general meeting as vendors and directors prepare for another outdoor season which begins on the first weekend in May each year and goes until the weekend before Thanksgiving. “We’re always looking for new vendors, new products, especially on the crafts, produce and meat side of things. We also know that some vendors come and go according to need, products and staffing and we accommodate that. Not every vendor can be there every Saturday, for good reason,” Thompson said in conclusion.

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Komarnicki witnesses Ukraine election Souris-Moose Mountain MP Ed Komarnicki had a front row seat for the recent controversial elections in Ukraine. Komarnicki was part of the 500 strong Canadian delegation, which travelled to the eastern European country to monitor the Oct. 28 election. Komarnicki, who called the trip a great privilege, observed the opening and closing of an election poll and made unannounced visits to polls in the IvanoFrankivsk region. The election has been mired in controversy as there have been accusations of falsifying results that have led to calls for a recount in some areas of the country. “I was quite impressed for the most part with how well the election process went on election day,� he said in a release to the media. “Outside of one urgent request for us to report to local police in one polling station, we were not impeded in our access to the polling

stations or to information requested. I understand that there were more significant complaints in Eastern and Southern Ukraine.� Komarnicki said the Canadian group also observed voters’ lists, the number of ballots, locals going through the process of being identified on voters’ lists, signing off on the voters’ lists, providing passport identification, signing off on ballot counterfoils and proceeding to the ballot stations. “In my view the process went fairly smoothly in the polling stations we observed during the day,� he said. “We witnessed one irate voter when a polling station didn’t open on time, and the vote count took exceptionally long as we were not able to leave the polling station until 5:35 a.m. the next day.� Komarnicki described the voting process in the Ukraine as somewhat complicated due to the fact the 450 deputies are elected

in a mixed majoritarian — which is a proportional system where 225 deputies are elected in the first past the post system that is familiar to Canadians, and 225 proportional representatives seats are elected according to party lists. “There are two ballots, one listing parties, and there are many, and another listing candidates, and there are also many. It is the parties that choose the candidates for the proportional seats, and voters don’t get to vote for the candidates but rather for the party. Any party not receiving five per cent of the vote has its seats distributed amongst the other parties that did, proportional to the votes they received. Although this system is somewhat foreign to many of us, it is not to the Ukrainian population, who appeared quite engaged to me,� Komarnicki said. “There were however, a number of districts where the tabulation of results took extraordinarily long and

Holy Family sets stage to find two more board members The board of trustees of the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division learned that a call for further nominations has now gone out to fill the remaining two positions in Subdivisions 3 and 4. The second nomination day for the byelection will be Nov. 21 with election day being Dec. 12, if necessary. Those interested in seeking one of those nominations to fill either the Estevan or Weyburn rural sector seats, are invited to

contact the board office at 306-842-7025 to gather further information and nomination papers. At the same meeting, the trustees approved amendments to the boundaries of Subdivisions 1 and 2 to accommodate the offi cial expansion of the Town of Radville as requested by the Ministry of Education. During their Nov. 7 business meeting, Holy Family trustees also received an update report on their facility plan after it

had been revised to reflect current needs. The administration of the school division informed trustees that the annual staff awards night will be held May 24, 2013. Trustees accepted and approved in principle the continuous improvement and accountability framework plan as presented by director of education Shelley Rowein and assistant director Keith Thompson. The board will reconvene on Dec. 12 at their head office in Weyburn.

Souris-Moose Mountain MP Ed Komarnicki was recently in Ukraine as part of the Canadian delegation that observed the country’s Oct. 28 election. Pictured with Komarnicki is his interpreter. in several district election I was a part was not allowed issues in Ukraine need to be commissions the tabulation to meet with Ms. Tymosh- dealt with in the future, and was not completed days enko,� Komarnicki said. he hopes over time that legafter the election.� “As well, political par- islation will be introduced Komarnicki added that ties had unequal access to and passed to level the playhe was troubled by some private media coverage, ing field for opposition canof the events leading up to the government seemingly didates during the campaign. the election and in the days targeted measures against He added that there needs to after. Notably, the impris- media favourable to the be transparency regarding onment of opposition fig- opposition, administrative campaign finances and with ures Yulia Tymoshenko and resources were used to as- the tabulation of election Yuriy Lutsenko who were sist the governing party, and results. imprisoned during the elec- campaign funding lacked “Hopefully everyone tion period, following trials transparency. Media cover- in the political process will that were criticized as unfair. age on state owned televi- take steps to advance demoBoth are rivals of President sion was noted as being cratic reforms and to ensure Viktor Yanukovych. biased in favour of the rul- that the democratic voice “Neither Ms. Tymosh- ing party, and there were of the Ukrainian people is enko nor Mr. Lutsenko were also reported incidents of heard. I realize it is a work in permitted to register as a violence and intimidation progress and that it may take candidate for election and of candidates and campaign a generation and likely more the head of the OSCE Parlia- workers.� to bring it closer to where in mentary Assembly of which Komarnicki feels the my opinion it should be.�

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Foord’s role on the school board side just kept getting bigger and bigger By Norm Park of The Mercury The second in a twopart series on provincial education administration sees The Mercury visiting with Janet Foord this week. Last week we talked with Estevan teacher Colin Keess, current president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation. This week we spend time with Foord, who, it is expected, will be elected president of the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) during their annual meeting this week. Foord has spent the last three years in the vice-president’s chair and unless successfully challenged by a last minute nominee from the general assembly, will ascend to the presidency for a oneyear term. We began by asking Foord where the idea of public service from an educational perspective came from in her case? “I have four kids, it started with just being a member of a local school board in the Macoun area. That went on for about 12 years. Then I went on the Estevan Rural School Division Board and then there was amalgamation that eventually led to the South East Cornerstone Public School Division and while I was doing that, I ended up on the provincial board as a southern constituency representative. I’ve been on the executive board there for five years, the past three as vice-president. As it turns out, our current president Sandi Urban-Hall got elected president of the Canadian School Boards Association and that meant she had to relinquish her position as our lone provincial representative, so she appointed me to that

role, so I also have a seat at the Canadian School Boards table.” When it comes to current challenges on the educational administration front, Foord said they are diverse, but, “nothing we haven’t seen before. Each sector, like the francophone, Catholic, public deals with their specific issues and we keep the conversations open and that’s the key ... communicating with the groups within the group.” The nine-member provincial board is lent a huge assistance by Darren McKee, a former deputy minister of education who now serves as their executive director, handling a lot of the daily administrative chores.

assignments as artist/designer and as a bookkeeper for a family trucking business, but overall, she’s been able to handle the increased workload. “I’m a pretty detailed task orientated person,” she said with a laugh. The demands of being a division, provincial and Canadian representative keeps Foord on the road two to five days a week, so she’s pleased with the fact that all her children are adults with the youngest one now completing her Grade 12 in the Estevan Comprehensive School. “We have a lot of meetings rotating around the province, a lot of partners we have to see in committee work,” she said. The Canadian board

the money. The question now is, is there enough in the pot on budget day to go around?” “But when I see so many positive things happening, I get excited about the future of education. There is so much innovation out there.” Foord added that she has served on the capital and infrastructure, and efficiency review committees on the SSBA board and both those committees still have a lot of work to do, especially with the provincial government still struggling with the capital and infrastructure fi les in terms of funding and priorities. Foord said with a laugh that the days of local trustees “having to count school bus tires,”

as part of their work, is long gone, but that doesn’t mean transportation issues aren’t still on the table although now the majority of those issues are handled by staff through the different school divisions. “Success, growth, fuel the excitement and then it all comes down to the people you work with, and the people you work for. I know it’s a cliche, but it is about the kids. When I have to make a presentation to a local community council or see something good happening at the school level, I remind myself of what this is all about and what made me take this on in the first place.” Along the way Foord said, she has encountered some special people who have offered her advice

“What I liked to see just recently was how our strategic plans align with the premier’s growth plan agenda that was released just the other day. Both of us want to close that achievement gap we have as it relates not only to First Nations students but also for immigrants and other particular needs.” — Janet Foord “What I liked to see just recently was how our strategic plans align with the premier’s growth plan agenda that was released just the other day. Both of us want to close that achievement gap we have as it relates not only to First Nations students but also for immigrants and other particular needs,” Foord said. To enable her to take on more provincial and national duties, Foord said she has had to scale back on some of her business

meets just two or three times a year and conduct other business sessions via conference calls while the provincial board meets 10 times a year. “Our partners include, of course, the STF as well as the ministry, then we meet with First Nations, maybe northern Saskatchewan representatives or committees, executive directors, financial officers. It all means we’re moving ahead though; The new provincial funding model is getting built to distribute

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and encouragement. “I got all kinds of assistance from people like Shirley Batters (former public school division chairwoman) Ellery Peters (Estevan Rural School Division director), Ron Jickling (trustee and chairman) and several more, but especially Shirley. She, along with these other people were wise enough to know you have to bring other people along with you to take it on when you need them to take it on. Shirley was a great example of that. She knew how to encourage others to get things done. I like people, and these are jobs you definitely can’t do in isolation. We need encouragement, advice and criticism in this kind of job,” Foord said in conclusion.

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More thoughts on speed limits The results of the recent non-binding plebiscite poll conducted by the City of Estevan during the civic election has done nothing to clarify the local speed limit question. In fact, the vote, which was a near 50:50 split has only muddied the waters. We citizens are pretty well split down the middle as to whether or not we should have another speed limit imposed on us in certain areas of the city. If the powers that be (meaning our newly-elected council) decide to add a 40 km/h speed zone in Estevan, that means this city will have speed limits ranging from 30-80 km/h in various sectors. We went on record prior to the plebiscite as being in favour of the current speed limits since we felt adding another speed restriction in various areas of the city just wasn’t necessary and would do very little in terms of curbing the profound abusers. If we adopt another speed limit, will this not just befuddle the legal and justice administration? Speed enforcement is already a nightmare. We might just add more befuddlement to the equation. Would we not be encouraging even more clever ruses to surface in the courtrooms or within the justice system if we insist on injecting a 50 km/h zone on one street and enforcing a 40 km/h zone as soon as a motorist turns the corner onto an adjoining street? We have already observed total disregard by our local motorists in terms of honouring 30 km/h speed limits within our playpark and school zones, so why would anyone believe that we would adhere to a speed reduction to 40 if we’re already ignoring the 50 to 30 km/h speed reduction edicts? As unfortunate as it may seem in this city, acceleration is the key component for local motorists. Having to pay attention to speed limit and street signs rather than traffic flow might be more of a detriment to safe driving. Worrying and watching for a local speed trap, rather than looking out for the stray dog, wandering child or senior pedestrian just isn’t the way to go in our way of consideration. We would rather embrace the old refrain that would call for our motoring citizens to just embrace, observe and enforce the current speed limits and we’ll be just fine. It’s inattentiveness and laziness that cause the problems. The 50 km/h, which in former terms, means about 37 mph should be slow enough to allow the average driver to act defensively when called upon, no matter how slow their reflexes are. Adding another speed zone will do nothing to curb the careless and idiotic drivers within our midst. Unfortunately, they will always be with us until they’re caught, and they can be caught at any speed since erratic driving practices are just as offensive as speeding. Besides, look at all the money we’ll save by not having to put up new speed zone signs. We can spend that on repairing potholes, that are already nature’s way of slowing us down in the Energy City.

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

Private liquor stores a complex notion Many rural Saskatchewan residents may be wondering about all the fuss and bother over private liquor sales in the cities. Rural Saskatchewan, after all, has been the home to private liquor outlets pretty much since it has been legal to sell booze in this province. But like most things in Saskatchewan politics, the issue is slightly more complicated than the debate on the surface suggests. Let us observe. Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) Minister Donna Harpauer announced last week that her Saskatchewan Party government would be allowing three full-service privately-owned liquor stores - two in Saskatoon and one in Regina. In one way, the news was expected and consistent with

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Dissecting the season as if I knew what I was talking about So, remain cool I told ownself, there is no reason to get upset, it’s only a game played by man/boys. And really, when the believably lovable Saskatchewan Roughriders lost again on Sunday, I sort of went ho-hum. It wasn’t as if they were supposed to beat the Stampeders anyway. Naturally I watched the game in befuddled bemusement as once again “our boys put in a good effort.” This is our “not quite there yet,” gang of footballers and coaches. We have the team that’s pretty damn good, but “lacks that killer instinct.” This is a group that got too sloppy too often and forgetful when they were supposed to remember. It was sort of a “flesh was willing, but the mind was weak,” type of situation. This was the season where the beloved ‘Riders, the team that sells all the merchandise, got a little bit better. We all thought they were a whole lot better. They weren’t. Five of the seven other teams in the tiny CFL family got a whole lot better as the season wore on. That was the difference. Our provincial team was just one notch above marginally better. This was the “we can get close, but no cigar,” squad. This was the family that fell apart when

Norm Park All Things Considered they needed to pull together. They faced adversity and said, “naw, maybe next week.” Well, on Sunday, the last next week arrived and they weren’t quite ready for prime time, or at least the CFL’s version of prime time. This team brought the lunch pails to work every day and put in the hours, expended the energy, and never really gave up, except for that one game we’ll all remember but try to forget in mid-season. This may have been a team lacking in imagination, a little short on straight bull strength and a little lessened in the deployment skill sets, but darn it, they sure tried hard. So we close another season on the ‘Roughies and we’ll be obsessed with them over a long winter and deconstruct the key plays and do player analysis as if we knew what we were talking about, but we won’t. We’ll forgive because we do that well in Saskatchewan and we’ll finally retire that Fantuz jersey for a new Kory Sheets jersey only to learn that he’s accepted another offer to sit on a bench in the NFL for 83

what Premier Brad Wall’s government believes in. In another way, it was also inconsistent with what he has said. The consistent aspect is that the philosophically businessminded right-wing Sask. Party believes wholeheartedly in business running things. Arguably, less philosophically consistent was Wall’s promise made to urban voters and the unions that a Sask. Party government would not sell governmentowned liquor stores in the cities and larger towns. But by allowing “new” liquor stores to be privately run, it will be seen by many as a good political compromise in which Wall doesn’t go back on his word not to privatize, but still stays true to his philosophical beliefs that the retail booze business should not be in government hands. Moreover, it would seem to make sense for the government not to have to pay the capital costs of building new liquor stores - money that could go to building roads or hospitals. The successful private sector bidders will have to build their own stores. Already, we have some 180 private rural outlets selling hard liquor in rural Saskatchewan. We also have private beer off-sales in both rural and urban hotels and now urban wine stores. Having a few full-service private liquor stores would seem the next logical progression for a province that is growing and changing. But it’s also about here where what Wall, Harpauer and the Sask. Party are proposing gets murky when it comes to what may best serve the people’s interests. For starters, the new private liquor stores will be allowed to keep longer hours, giving them a competitive advantage over government stores. In fairness, Wall has hinted SLGA store

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times more money than he’d earn by getting beaten on in the CFL. That’s what happens to the players who are just too darn good! Hello Jerrell Freeman! The ‘Riders should bring back about eight players from this year’s squad. We can quibble about which eight, but that’s about the core group. The rest can fill in the blanks. OK, now on to more important things ... the NHL lockout and recent developments. My sources tell me that the latest offer put on the table by the owners is $50 per game, per player and a box of beer to share in the dressing room after each home game. I understand the players are holding out for some travel money. We’ll have to see where this goes. In the meantime, we have our surging Estevan Bruins to observe from the cheap seats and we remind ourselves they’re mainly playing for the love of the game and to make our winter a whole lot more bearable. Get it? Bruins ... bearable? OK, forget I wrote that, it was just an end of column space filler anyway. Don’t catch me on twitter and tweet, I have no followers. But you can communicate through normpark@estevanmercury.ca

hours may change. But for now, the extra hours private stores will be open will be a huge benefit for their sales - especially given that they will also have huge pricing advantages because they will be able to set their own prices. The new private stores will get 16 per cent off SLGA prices - a better deal than the 15.3-per-cent reduction that rural liquor outlets currently receive. And private stores will be able to bring in products not currently offered through the SLGA. (However, all liquor sales will have to subscribe to a “social reference” minimum price that prohibits giving away cheap booze.) Again, it can be argued that such measures are necessary for any private outlet to compete with government-run liquor stores. But given that the new stores won’t necessarily have to pay Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) wages, they would already seem to have a built-in advantage. Of course, some may rightly argue that subsidizing wages of government workers who are doing the same work as others in the retail sector is precisely what’s wrong with government being in the retail liquor business. But what should also be noted about government-run liquor stores is they have been highly profitable, offering taxpayers income that offsets the costs of roads, hospitals and schools. Yes, we won’t be building government liquor stores. But will what taxpayers gain in capital cost savings be lost in revenues to private business? Private liquor stores may still be a good idea, but they may also come with a cost.

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Letters to the Editor Saddened to see the Lowering drinking age a bad idea cemetery flowers gone The Editor: I was sorry to see all the flowers are gone from the Estevan City Cemetery. They could have at least kept the ones in the vases. Is the City going to

replace them in the spring? There is a lot of money spent on flowers, they are put out there for our loved ones, not to be thrown away. It’s sad. Does no one care anymore?

The City (employees) should drive down our back alleys and clean that up, not take the flowers from the cemetery away. Sincerely, Jo Toombs Estevan

The Editor: I have almost always voted Conservative in provincial and national elections and have never been a single issue voter. But, if Brad Wall and the Sask. Party lowers the drinking age to 18, I will vote against them in the next election. I will for

once be a one-issue voter. Allen Blakeney said while he was our premier, “there is a proven correlation between the accessibility of alcohol and the problems of auto accidents, crime and alcoholism. We should do nothing to encourage the use of alcohol.� Unfortunately, Mr.

Blakeney did not mention any of the other dozens of problems associated with alcohol. The restrictions on alcohol are there with good reason. It is a dangerous product and I’ll always vote against it. Daryl Tucker, Estevan

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Clearing misconception about STARS The Editor, I am writing today to clarify information about STARS air ambulance. A patient-focused organization, STARS is a non-profit charity, not a private company which was inaccurately stated in a recent letter to the editor that appeared in your newspaper. S TA R S i s f u n d e d

through donations from individuals, service groups, business, municipalities, and through a collaborative agreement with the provincial government. As a nonprofit charity, we adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Canada Revenue Agency and are governed by a volunteer board of directors. STARS works closely

with our partners in emergency services, including ground and fixed wing (airplane) ambulances and hospitals to find the most suitable transport for critically ill and injured patients. In some instances, when time and geography is a factor in getting a patient to the required emergency care they need, helicopter air ambulance

may be the best choice. In other cases, ground or fixed wing ambulance services provide the patient with the best possible emergency care and transport. These decisions are physician driven and made as part the emergency 9-1-1 system. Thank you for the opportunity to clarify this misunderstanding. Our web-

site www.stars.ca has more information available for those who want to learn more about our charitable organization and the service we provide.

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Conservatives do not respect democracy The Editor, MP Ed Komarnicki and the Conservative government do not respect our democracy - they do not respect the views of Canadians. They have no interest in hearing from Canadians. They have decided that they know what is best - and they are going to impose their will upon Canadians. Parliament, they have decided, needs to be sidelined - ignored. It used to be a place where serious issues were debated,

where the nation’s business was taken care of. No longer. Yet again, the Harper government has tabled an omnibus budget bill - this time 443 pages that amend everything from the Navigable Waters Protection Act to the Canada Labour Code. By combining completely unrelated measures in a single massive bill, the Harper government is hoping that many of the provisions will not be noticed, or that Canadians’ outrage will be buried - to-

day’s news story, forgotten tomorrow. What is the government afraid of? What are they afraid Parliamentarians - and Canadians - will discover if the bill is given the proper scrutiny its provisions deserve? While in opposition, Stephen Harper complained about a 21-page omnibus bill, saying “the subject matter of the bill is so diverse that a single vote on the content would put members in conflict with their own principles

... it will be very difficult to give due consideration to all relevant opinion.� In opposition, a 21page bill was offensive. Now he tells Canadians a 443-page bill is just right. Other countries limit legislation to a single topic or subject. In the United States, 42 of the 50 state constitutions have articles prohibiting excessive omnibus legislation. Recently the Liberal opposition in the House of Commons proposed a motion to place reasonable

limits on omnibus bills. Mr. Komarnicki refused; he stood with his Conservative colleagues and voted that motion down. Canadians expect Parliamentarians to do their job - to scrutinize legislation, to listen to Canadians, to seriously debate proposals, and to make changes where changes are necessary. That is how the best laws are made. The Harper government knows that it is very difficult for Parliamentarians to do their jobs properly when

presented with omnibus bills, and that is why it has become addicted to them. This isn’t how Canadians expect their government to work. We all deserve better. It is time to deliver a message to the Conservative government: respect our democracy, and respect Canadians. No more abusive omnibus bills. Senator James Cowan Leader of the Opposition in the Senate

Lampman School musical team taking on major production The ambitious and award-winning Lampman School Drama team is up to it again. The Lampman School Drama group announced the dates for their upcoming musical production of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee which

will be presented on the school stage on Friday, Nov. 23; and again on Saturday, Nov. 24; again on Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1 with curtain times nightly at 7:30. There is also one matinee performance on Saturday, Dec. 1.

The William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin production of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious tale of overachievers’ angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime.

T h e s h o w ’s To n y Award winning creative team created the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes, a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time.

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Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by adults who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. The cast takes the audience through sets of tan-

trums, indignity and dignity, humility and sabotage as they face defeat. The show first hit the stage in early 2005 in the off-Broadway Second Stage Theatre in New York and later premiered on Broadway at the Circle in the Square Theatre where it ran for nearly three years and a total of 1,136 performances. The Lampman cast members include Maya Branyik-Thornton, Angela Fornwald, Carley Greening, Angela Hookenson, Morgan Jones, Samantha Paxman, Josh Pele, Taylor Roy and McKenzie Warriner. The show is a unique undertaking and the southeast cast members come to the Lampman production not only from the local community but also from the Estevan Comprehensive School and Oxbow’s Prairie Heights School. The show is directed by Christine BranyikThornton with musical direction by Anita Warriner and vocal direction by Arlene Lafrentz. Reserved seats may be obtained by contacting Shelley at 421-5440 or on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ lhs25thannual Tickets will also be available at the door prior to each performance.

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Over the fields and into the farms ... they still got caught It wasn’t a wild chase, but it was certainly out of the ordinary policing routine. On the night of Nov. 10, members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) attempted to stop a vehicle in the Pleasantdale area of the city. The driver refused to respond to police efforts and continued to drive around the residential area for awhile before leaving the city. EPS members continued to follow the offending vehicle as the driver attempted evasive tactics that included a drive through several fields and farm yards before heading back to the city. Police tracked the vehicle back to the city and located the people who had been in the vehicle in a residence back in the Pleasantdale area. They were all taken into custody and a 23-year-old Manitoba man now faces charges of dangerous driving, fleeing from police, impaired driving and driving while his bloodalcohol level was over .08.

He has a December court date where he can respond to each of the charges. In other EPS reports, it was noted that on Nov. 7 police were asked to look into a hit-and-run incident involving a

was charged with driving without due care and attention and for failing to report an accident. A fight at a lounge in the north central area of the city on Nov. 8, attracted police attention.

parked vehicle near a local lounge. A suspect vehicle was located by police as was the driver who was no longer driving, but on foot, a short distance from his vehicle. A 28-year-old Estevan man

Two men and one woman were arrested and removed from the premises. A 34-year-old Estevan woman was charged with resisting arrest and lodged in cells until sober. A 42-year-old Estevan man was arrested and lodged in cells until sober as was a

38-year-old New Brunswick male. On the night of Nov. 9, police were called to a business in response to a report of an intoxicated man who was refusing to leave the establishment. A 49-yearold subject was interviewed by police and was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was lodged in cells until sober and charged with being in possession of illegal drugs and being intoxicated in public. On that same night, EPS members were alerted to the fact that some intoxicated people were causing a disturbance at a local business. When police got to the location they learned the group had left, but they managed to locate the vehicle the troublemakers were in a short distance away. The 47-year-old driver was subsequently charged with impaired driving and now has a December court date. On the night of Nov. 10, some time after the fleeing from police incident, EPS members were called to a local business in response to a fight that had broken out. The people

involved in the fracas had left prior to police arrival, but EPS members did manage to locate one group that had been involved and sent them on their way, accompanied by some sober friends. A short time later police were called back to the same business where it was learned that some of the people had returned. As a result of this activity, a 27-year-old Saskatoon man was arrested for being in contravention of a few alcohol and gaming regulations and for breaching court-ordered conditions. He now has a December court date. Later that night, police were asked to check into some activities in a parking lot at a local business. A number of men, it was noted, had been milling around. When police arrived, they discovered that several of the men had outstanding warrants placed against them from other jurisdictions so they were arrested and taken to the police station where they were lodged in cells until sober. They now face charges under the Alcohol

and Gaming Act. Some of them were released that same evening on conditions that they attend court on newly set dates in various jurisdictions. On the night of Nov. 11, police were called to a residence in response to a security alarm. When they arrived, they found an intoxicated man at the residence. He had been attempting to enter the home, thinking it was a friend’s residence. He didn’t have the right address, so the matter was concluded with the police intervention. Due to the suddenly harsh and difficult winter driving situations that descended on the city during the weekend, city police attended to several vehicle incidents that were brought about by road and weather situations. Fortunately no injuries were reported, but several vehicles ended up having to be towed from accident scenes and police issued a city-wide alert for local motorists to avoid venturing out unless it was necessary and they were in a suitable vehicle to handle the more difficult conditions.

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Local Shriners make donations The members of the Estevan Shrine Club made a pair of donations to Wa Wa Shriners last week. During their meeting last Wednesday, which was attended by the Illustrious Sir John Clark, Potentate of Wa Wa Shriners, over $5,000 was donated to the organization. Noble Mike Fitzsimmons, representing Construction Workers at the Boundary Dam Carbon

Capture Project, presented a cheque for $585, proceeds from the sale of jackets. Noble Butch McLean and Noble Paul Deren, president and treasurer of the Estevan Shrine Club, also presented a cheque for $5,000, which was a portion of the proceeds from the 2012 Shrine Circus, to the provincial Wa Wa Shriners. Helping to make the

presentations were two Shriner patients, Carter Brown and Austin Coleman. Both Carter and Austin have made numerous trips to the Montreal Shriner’s Hospital. Because of the work of the Shriners, the families of these two boys, and many others, do not have to pay for treatment, surgeries, airfare, or hotels while they receive excellent care for their conditions.

The Estevan Shrine Club recently made a $5,000 donation to the provincial Wa Wa Shriners. From left to right: Noble Paul Deren, Noble Butch McLean, Illustrious Sir John Clark and Austin Coleman. In front is Carter Brown.

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Jack Tuttle spent the day shadowing his dad Ward at RBC Dominion Securities. Jack is a Grade 9 student at the Estevan Comprehensive School and spent Nov. 7 at his father’s office as part of the national Take Our Kids to Work Day.

Students get a taste of the workplace Grade 9 students at the Estevan Comprehensive School were absent from the classroom on Nov. 7 while they took part in Take Our Kids to Work Day. Last Wednesday, Jack Tuttle spent the day as his dad’s shadow. The Grade 9 student is the son of Ward Tuttle, an investment adviser at RBC Dominion Securities. He ran his son Jack through his typical morning, preparing for clients. But because of the confidentiality of client information, Jack wasn’t able to see all aspects of the job. “I think he’s seeing a pretty good example of what a normal day in our office is like,� said Ward. Jack knew what his father did, but the day has helped him grasp the finer points of how his dad spends his weekdays. “I knew a bit about it, but it was really confusing,

really complex. I know so much more about it (now),� said Jack. Moira Grayson, a teacher at ECS who oversaw the day ensuring each student had their placement, noted the majority of Grade 9 students have long participated in a workday with a parent or other guardian. The day at the workplace is part of the school’s career education course that all Grade 9 students are enrolled in. The students probably receive more life experience and potential career planning than work experience, said Grayson. “It’s to give them an idea of what a real workday is like. If they go with their parents, they often get a bit of an eye-opener as to what their parent’s day is like and how hard they work. Quite often kids don’t really know what their parents do. It gives them an opportunity to meet

different people and find out what kind of education they have, what kind of skills they use that they might have learned in school.� “I think it’s kind of neat to be able to show him what my job involves, and the certainly the more enjoyable things I get to do with my business, which is the client contact,� added Ward. “I don’t know if I can say he’ll want to pursue the same career path. That’s the nice thing about bringing your child to (work), is that they get to see what the workforce is like no matter what their parents may do. I think it’s a great opportunity.� “I think it would be a lot of fun to work here,� Jack added. Grayson noted that some students do end up pursuing the occupation that they interned at for a day. “It really piqued their interest, I guess,� she said.

Tuttle deals with thirdparty investment firms, and Jack was able to sit in on a meeting because there was no client information. Jack was able to talk with someone at the other company as well. “We had a chance to visit with him, and he talked a little bit to Jack about what his job is and what he does, so it was a good opportunity to see another layer of the business that I do,� noted Ward. Jack ditched the blue jeans for some very officefriendly attire, complete with a dress shirt and a smooth, grey jacket. “I was pretty impressed,� said his dad. “I didn’t know what to expect for that, but he’s done well so far.� The students do complete a small assignment afterward that they submit to Grayson, and many other

teachers will have some discussion about the day as well. She said they hope it can be an informative but fun day for both the students and their parents. “That’s the intention. For some of them, they get a taste of what a full day is really like. That kind of sur-

prises them. They’re tired at the end of the day.� She added the schools are very appreciative of the parents and businesses who take the students in for the day. “It is an interruption to the regular work schedule, but it’s important for the kids.

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CF Sunrise hosting social media forum Community Futures Sunrise is giving local businesses a chance to brush up on their social media skills. Social media and communication experts, Harley Rivet and Mike Klein, will be at a workshop later this month is Weyburn and are expected to provide an in-depth look at the many digital marketing options available to small business. Business are invited

to join them on Nov. 20 in Weyburn as they discuss the benefits and shortfalls of getting on board with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and website optimization. This will be a oneday workshop for anyone looking to take a deeper dive into social media and internet marketing for business. Both men are from Saskatoon, and have close to 30 years combined expe-

rience in the social media, marketing and communication industries. Klein is the CEO of Meshy Communications Inc. while Rivet is CEO of Deep Dish Digital. The session is sponsored by Community Futures (CF) Sunrise, the Ministry of the Economy, and the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce. “Mike and Harley led an introductory Social Media for Business session earlier in the year, and

feedback from the workshop was that we needed to bring them back again. They’ll take a deeper dive into social media tools for business and how to effectively connect with customers. And of course, more on how companies can convert online interest into leads. One important step involves tracking your client ‘clicks’, so Harley and Mike will delve into that topic,� said Verna O’Neill, of CF

Sunrise. “ We w i l l d i s c u s s the 10 most important components of an effective website, maximizing Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube to create engagement, payper-click ads, and much, much more,� said Rivet. Those attending the workshop will have ample time to ask questions and are encouraged to bring a laptop along in order to take part in some of the

exercises and examples. The workshop will be held at the Travelodge Hotel in Weyburn. Tickets are $30 per person, which includes lunch. To register, contact CF Sunrise: 1-877-851-9997 or sunrise.cfdc@sasktel.net. Check out CF Sunrise’s website for more information on this session, and to access the complete speaker bios: www.sunrisecommunityfutures. com/events .

Festival of Trees set for December at Estevan Shoppers Mall The holiday spirit will come alive within the Estevan community on Dec. 1 when the Estevan Chamber of Commerce’s holds the Deck the Halls Festival of Trees event at the Estevan

Shoppers Mall. This event will unveil Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and from Dec. 1 to 15 the public will have a chance to pick their favourite in the people’s

choice award. Judging will take place on Dec. 15 with awards for gold, silver and bronze categories. Trees will be judged on: originality/uniqueness (use of material and cre-

ativity); incorporation of business theme; artistic implementation (colour, technique, and harmony); effort (complexity and workmanship); and presentation/display (visual appeal).

Winners in all categories will be announced on Dec. 15. The trees will be on display until Dec. 28 to show off their ribbons. All proceeds of this event will be donated to the

St. Joseph’s Hospital OBS Department. Please contact Rebecca Howie at 637-2190 or e-mail rebecca@estevanchamber. ca for more information or to register a tree.

Provincial businesses remain optimistic Although they have their concerns, Saskatchewan’s small business base remains among the most optimistic in Canada. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business released its latest monthly Business Barometer, last week and reported that optimism among small business owners in Saskatchewan rose slightly by 0.2 points to an index of 67.8 in October, and is above the national index of 65.6. Sixty-one per cent of Saskatchewan small business owners rate their overall state of business as good - the second highest in Canada and well ahead of the national average of 41 per cent. Twenty per cent plan to increase full time employment in the next three to four months the third highest in Canada. “Our Saskatchewan members have generally been among the most optimistic in Canada and well above the national average for the entire year, which is great to see,� said CFIB president and CEO Dan Kelly. “In order to maintain this momentum, we must continue to address our competitive challenges. It

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Area producers tired of selling discount oil By Norm Park of The Mercury What you see is not what you get. That’s the sorry state of affairs for most oil producing companies in Saskatchewan and other landlocked Canadian oil producing regions. If the price of West Texas Intermediate crude flashes across your television screen as being $85 to $95 per barrel, you can bet southeast Saskatchewan producers are getting $65 and they’re not liking it one bit. “We’re producing light, sweet crude oil, the best you can get, yet the refiners that are taking it are geared for the sour, heavier stuff, so we lose out there too,� said Warren Waldegger, manager of T Bird Oil Ltd. and Fire Sky Energy, a couple of junior oil producers in southeast Saskatchewan headquartered in Estevan. “It’s critical that our industry, governments and yes, the public, work to reduce the discount. The revenue being lost is astonishing. All mineral owners and the Crown are losing in a big way. This oil should be getting premiums, not selling at discount,� Waldegger said. Revenue Canada loses big time too, because the differential

represents profit and there are no additional expenses beyond the mineral royalties, so this differential “takes money out of the hands of every Canadian, reduces national cash flow, which would help fund development and create jobs,� said Waldegger. Getting the product to a port where it can be shipped out at higher prices, such as those being offered by refineries paying Brent Sea prices, would be the target, but little of it gets there. For instance, on Nov. 12, Brent Sea crude was selling for just under $110 per barrel while West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI), the market where most of Saskatchewan crude is sold into, was listed at just over $86. Even with the average $20 discount taken from the WTI price, Saskatchewan and other Western Canadian companies continue to drill away and set their pumpjacks

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ducer felt that if the price differential begins to narrow a bit, there will be a drop off in rail transportation. He doesn’t see rail as a longterm solution, but it serves the purpose now since it allows them to get oil to a port. And with wells costing between $1 and $1.7 million

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katchewan and Manitoba. The port may not be open year around, but it becomes an option, for those looking outside the box. “There are definitely proposals for it and some pipeline companies are evaluating Quebec refineries, anything to take us away from our reliance on southern refineries,� said Waldegger. “Of course we always feel we pay the pipeline companies too much, but it’s still the safest and most controlled route to get oil to refineries,� Waldegger said. “So environmental groups that hold up pipeline companies aren’t making good sense. If we turn to rail, which we are, well then, that oil goes through some pretty pristine territories too. Pipeline companies have served us well with their infrastructure. They need to replace aging lines of course, and they need oversight, but it should still be the preferred method of transporting oil.� In fact, the local pro-

to drill these days, there’s a lot of money in play and a lot of angst in the industry. “It’s a long-term play, everything that has to go into a well now, water, fracking, completing, it’s a big investment all the way,� Waldegger said. T Bird and partners will be drilling up to 20 wells themselves in 2013 and they, along with all the others, will be doing all kinds of cost analysis before drilling and then turn their attention to operating costs, once the wells come into production. Everyone is looking at ways to reduce costs and the floods of 2011 didn’t help southeast Saskatchewan producers at all, which meant that many of them were simply on the rebound this year. But Waldegger said the industry, if nothing else, is a pretty optimistic one. They look at the well as being half full, not half empty. “If the price hangs around $95, that will keep all of us active,� he said.

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The successful candidates will be reliable self-starters who are independent, have intuitive and take pride in their work. This position will appeal to candidates currently looking for a few days’ work and wish to move into a Full-time role in the future. What we’re looking for: Monday to Friday availability; Experience & Education in an office environment; Advanced Computer Skills. We offer: Flexible scheduling; Great work environment; Great people to work with. Apply to; Kelvin Pillipow, Human Resources Co-ordinator 1102-4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Ph: (306) 461-5905 • F: (306) 634-9790 hr@estevan.ca

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Bruins left winger Austin Daae scores blocker side on Kindersley Klippers goalie Tyrell King to give the Bruins a 5-4 shootout victory on Friday.

Another dramatic win for Bruins Bruins beat Klippers in shootout after blowing third period lead The CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins’ third period demons rose to the surface yet again on Friday, but they managed to salvage two points in the shootout with a 5-4 victory over the Kindersley Klippers. Austin Daae flipped a wrist shot over Tyrell King’s blocker to score the only goal of the shootout and give the Bruins the victory in the sort of topsy-turvy affair they’ve become all too familiar with lately. With the Bruins (7-9-2) leading 4-2 after two periods, the Klippers scored two goals in 15 seconds to tie the game with 8:31 to play. “It was definitely tough to go through that again, but everyone knew what to do, and we got back on track and got the two points,� said Bruins centre Cole Olson, who led the team with two goals. “I thought we had, I don’t know the right de-

scription for this, but real bad puck luck in the third period,� said Bruins head coach Keith Cassidy. “It’s unfortunate because in other areas of the game I thought we played really well.� The Klippers (7-9-1-2) opened the scoring at 12:57 of the first period when Kyle Davies walked into the left face-off circle and snapped a shot past Bruins starter Travis Pelletier. Estevan responded quickly though, with Roger Tagoona getting his first goal as a Bruin on a similar play 31 seconds later. Olson knocked in a rebound at the 15:42 mark to put the Bruins ahead 2-1, and that score held until the intermission. The Klippers quickly tied it up in the second. Davies was credited with his second goal of the night only seven seconds in when a pass attempt went off Tyler Kauk’s skate and in.

Darcy DeRoose would counter for the Bruins at the 5:46 mark, scoring a power play goal glove side from the slot. Olson made it 4-2 with only nine seconds left in the period, grabbing the puck after a 2-on-1 was broken up and burying it behind King. “Cole’s not, by trade, a natural goal scorer. He’s a hard-working, go to the net kind of player, and now he’s getting rewarded,� said Cassidy. “He wasn’t getting rewarded at the beginning of the year. He hasn’t changed his game any, it’s just now he’s getting rewarded for doing the little things right.� The Bruins still led by two with less than nine minutes left when Kindersley struck twice to tie the game. Giovanni Bombini put in a Connor Gay rebound on a power play at 11:14, and on the next shift Beau Stewart scored the equalizer. Pelletier, who would

yet emerge as the hero of the evening, said he tried not to let the two goals rattle him. “Even though the two goals went in in the third, I just wanted to make sure that I was nice and calm, and get over it and just move on,� he said. That paid off later when, with less than 10 seconds to go in the period, defenceman Austin Yano tried to chip the puck in the neutral zone and turned it over, resulting in a 2-on-1 the other way. Pelletier saved the day with a sensational diving stop to rob the Klippers of a sure game-winning goal with four seconds left. “My mind was just going crazy. I just had to make sure that I was sticking with the guy at all times and it paid off. I ended up making sure that puck was not crossing the line and it felt great,� said Pelletier, who made just his fourth appearance of the season in the midst of a

suspension to starter Curtis Martinu. He said he had been working on the save in practice. “It was amazing,� he said. “I think that’s by far one of the top saves I’ve ever made in my life.� Cassidy said Pelletier shouldn’t have had to be in that situation to save the game. “He made a great save there at the end to preserve the tie. There was a colossally stupid play right before that and he shouldn’t have had to bail us out, but he did, I’m glad he did and I’m glad we got the win,� he said. Despite some time spent playing 3-on-3, overtime did not break the tie, and Daae scored in the fourth round of the shootout — the only player from either team to score — to end the game. “In terms of our mindset on things, I’m not concerned about that because I

think we do have the right mindset. The execution on things wasn’t fantastic,� said Cassidy. It was a breakout effort for Olson, who has struggled without long-time linemate Calder Neufeld, who remains sidelined with a high ankle sprain. “Playing with (Tanner) Froese and Daae has been good and it’s been working, so hopefully we can keep that going. They both can put the puck in the net and find you when you’re open,� said Olson. Taylor Reich (ribs) returned to the lineup Friday while Neufeld, forward Matt Brykaliuk (shoulder) and goalie Steven Glass (knee) remain out. The Bruins visit the Melville Millionaires on Wednesday before embarking on a weekend trip to the University of North Dakota to watch a pair of hockey games.

ECS boys advance to volleyball provincials Senior girls lose out at regionals in Moose Jaw The Estevan Comprehensive School senior boys’ volleyball team has reached provincials for the ninth year in a row. The Elecs finished in second place at the 5A southern regionals in Swift Current on the weekend, earning one of three qualifying spots for provincials. ECS finished second in their pool, defeating Weyburn in their opener and losing to Moose Jaw Central in their second game.

That sent the Elecs to a quarter-final tilt against the third-place squad in the other pool, Moose Jaw Vanier. Estevan won in straight sets. In the semis, the Elecs faced a tough challenge in the Yorkton Regional Raiders, who had finished first in their pool. ECS won in straight sets, 25-23 and 25-22, to clinch a spot at provincials and advance to the regional final against Moose Jaw Central.

The Cyclones won the final in two sets. The Elecs’ top attackers on the weekend were William Tabbernor, Kale Little and Jolan Lingelbach. Little, Lingelbach and Layton Stropko led the team in blocks, while Carson Perkins had the most aces. The 5A provincials will be held this weekend in North Battleford. Meanwhile, the ECS senior girls struggled at their regional tournament

in Moose Jaw, hosted by A.E. Peacock. The girls lost both of their round-robin games, followed by a defeat at the hands of Weyburn in the quarter-final. They did not advance to provincials.

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Apex Bruins lose final of tournament The Estevan Apex Bruins were one win away from capturing their third straight Kelly Dmyterko Memorial Tournament in Prince Albert on Sunday. But with four players missing, the fatigued midget AA squad lost the final 9-2 to the Winnipeg Sharks, going home with second place. The Bruins went 3-0 in the round-robin and won a tough semifinal match-up to advance to the final. In their first game, Estevan got a late goal from Kyle Salaway to edge the Calgary Royals 4-3 in a rematch of last year’s tournament final. Marc Shaw scored first for the Bruins 14 minutes into the first period, but Bryan Huck tied it for the Royals only 91 seconds later. The teams were even 1-1 after the first. Calgary took the lead 38 seconds into the middle frame on a goal by Jay

Manning, and extended that edge to 3-1 less than three minutes later courtesy of Keenan Ogle. The Bruins quickly bounced back though, with Mason Benning scoring at the 5:30 mark and Ryley Giblett knotting the score again two minutes later. Salaway scored the game-winner with 4:14 left in the third period. The Bruins faced the Midwest Red Wings, based out of Turtleford, in their second game. Estevan scored three goals in the second period and four in the third, overcoming an early deficit to win 7-2. Colton Stanley and Keenan MacNab staked Midwest to a 2-0 lead in the first period with goals coming seven minutes apart. In the second period, however, the Bruins erased that lead with three goals in a span of 2:06. Tanner Jeannot got them on the board at 8:21,

Preston Hutt of the Estevan Apex Bruins gets around a Notre Dame player at the blue line during a recent game. (File Photo) Kaelan Holt tied the game 80 seconds after that and Tyson Price gave the Bruins the lead at 10:27. The Bruins kept coming in the third period, with another three goals in a stretch of 1:44. The first came from

Salaway at the 2:16 mark. Holt scored 20 seconds later to make it 5-2, and 84 seconds after that, Dylan Lay added more damage. Salaway notched his second of the game at the 14:53 mark to close out the scoring.

Douglas suits up at CJHL Prospects Game Estevan Bruins defenceman Zach Douglas was representing the entire province at the Canadian Junior A Hockey League’s Prospects Game event in Nova Scotia on the weekend. Douglas, 17, was the only player from Saskatchewan named to the group of 40 NHL draft-eligible players who took part in the two-game prospects series. Team selection is a joint effort between the CJHL and NHL Central Scouting. Douglas and Team West won the two-game, total-goal series, which was played Saturday in Digby and Sunday in Yarmouth, by an overall score of 8-6. Team West won the first game 5-0 and lost the second game 6-3. “It was a good experience. It was huge. There were lots of scouts there,� said Douglas, who is from McTaggart. The event was held in conjunction with the World Junior A Challenge, hosted

Estevan Bruins rookie defenceman Zach Douglas played for Team West in the CJHL Prospects Game on the weekend in southwestern Nova Scotia. by Yarmouth, which gave “It was pretty spread out Douglas and the other pros- ice time. They’re not going pects more exposure to NHL to give the ice to just two scouts. players, it was pretty evenly “You couldn’t really tell spread out,� he added. who were the scouts, but it Douglas has two assists was pretty cool playing in in 14 games in his rookie front of that many people season with the Bruins. Head both nights. It was packed. coach Keith Cassidy said his “I thought I had a good participation in the event weekend,� Douglas said. benefits the team as well.

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“It’s good exposure for both him and the team, and the league for that matter. He was the only player from Saskatchewan to go, so that’s quite an honour. “He certainly deserves it. He’s played real well as a ‘95 defenceman and done good things, and obviously other people have noticed that,� said Cassidy. He added that although Douglas still has some things to learn, the potential is there. “I think he’s certainly playing beyond his years in the situations we put him in. You can still see he makes the odd mistake here and there, but that’s part of the learning curve. I think he can be an impact defenceman for us for years to come.� In other Bruins news, the team shipped 19-yearold forward Brendan Wilde to the Neepawa Natives of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League on Nov. 7. Wilde had been acquired from the Weyburn Red Wings on Oct. 25.

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Big Six season begins with six teams on ice The Big Six Hockey League is back in session after an opening weekend that featured four games. The Bienfait Coalers, Redvers Rockets and Carnduff Red Devils are all 1-0 after their season openers. Friday marked the first day of the season, with Bienfait doubling up on the Midale Mustangs 6-3 in a rematch of the last two league finals. The same night, Redvers edged the Arcola/Kisbey Combines 3-2. Saturday’s only game saw Carnduff edge the Oxbow Huskies 6-5, and on Sunday, the Huskies rebounded with a 5-3 win over Arcola. Oxbow rookie Taysen Holt leads the league in the early going with three goals

and six points in two games. Bienfait’s Chris Hammett and Lorne Tytlandsvik (two goals, three points) are tied for second, with Carnduff’s Dan Moriarty (one goal, three points) in fourth. Bienfait’s Brennan Wrigley and Arcola’s Matt Wheeler (three assists) are tied for fifth spot. Six games are scheduled for the upcoming weekend. On Friday, Wawota is at Oxbow, Carnduff visits Arcola and Midale plays in Redvers. On Saturday, Carlyle hits the road to play Bienfait, Redvers visits Carnduff and Oxbow is at Midale. The Coalers will play host to Carlyle on Tuesday. All games begin at 8 p.m.

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The Bruins won their third round-robin 6-3. The scoring summary from that game was not available at press time. In the semis, the Bruins came up against a tough Winnipeg Hawks squad and earned a narrow 3-2 victory. The Hawks, who play in the Winnipeg midget AAA league, opened the scoring at the 2:10 mark on a goal by Garrett Armour. Shaw tied it for Estevan, sneaking a goal in with only half a second left in the period.

Price scored twice in the second period to put the Bruins ahead 3-1, lighting the lamp at the 4:25 mark and again 10 minutes later. Ethan Williams scored with nine minutes left in the third to get the Hawks within a goal, but that was the way the game would end. In the final on Sunday, the Sharks scored six unanswered goals in the second and third periods to take home the title. Price scored for the Bruins in the first period and Shaw tallied in the second. Nik Kowalski (2), Tristan Ducharme, Dexter Kuczek, Dallas Miller, Matt Allen, Brady Valiquette, Thomas Petrick and Alec Masse scored for Winnipeg. The Bruins’ two goalies, Levi Eiteneier and Tanner Tytlandsvik, alternated starts throughout the weekend, with Tytlandsvik getting the start in the semifinal and Eiteneier playing in the final. The Bruins are back in regular season action this weekend. They visit the Notre Dame Hounds on Friday and host the Regina Flames on Saturday. Game time is 4:30 p.m. at Spectra Place.

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TS&M Bruins win one game at tournament The Estevan TS&M Bruins played at the annual Graham Tuer Bantam AA Challenge on the weekend in Regina. The Bruins were placed in Pool D of the 25-team tournament, along with the Prince Albert Raiders, Saskatoon Frostbite, Sask. Valley Vipers and Moose Jaw Warriors. The Bruins posted a 1-3 record in the roundrobin, winning their final game. The Bruins began the tournament on Friday, losing a 6-5 nail-biter to the Vipers in an afternoon tilt. Estevan fell to 0-2 Friday night with a 5-3 loss to Prince Albert. In their third game on Friday afternoon, the Bruins lost 5-2 to the Frostbite. The Bruins picked up

their only win of the weekend on Saturday against Moose Jaw. Matt Bill led the team in that game with a hat trick, and J.J. Holma had three assists. No Bruins were selected to the tournament all-star teams, although Bill tied for 22nd in tournament scoring out of 450 players, with five goals and two assists in the four games. The Prairie Storm won the tournament final over the Regina Pat Blues. The Bruins will return to action in the Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League this weekend, hitting the road for two games. They visit Moose Jaw on Saturday and play in Swift Current on Sunday.

A member of the Estevan TS&M Bruins tries to get to the puck during a recent game. (File Photo)

Local players shining in midget AAA ranks Estevan defenceman Madison Colbow is playing hockey in Weyburn for the second straight year, but this season it’s with the Weyburn Gold Wings of the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League. Colbow, 15, spent last year with the midget AA Weyburn Drillers. She said it was a tough adjustment to step up to the AAA level.

“It was harder. I had to really push myself. I just made it work. I wanted to improve on what I’m doing to get better in hockey,� she said. Ten games into her rookie season, Colbow has a goal and an assist, along with 16 penalty minutes. She said she is getting lots of power play time with the third-place club, which

sports a record of 5-3-0-2. “I think I play the game OK. I get a lot of penalties, sometimes I get aggressive, but that’s kind of how you play the game (in the AAA league).� Colbow lives with billets in Weyburn, but comes home when there is a stretch between games. “It’s been tough, but I’m making it work. I miss everyone at home, but it’s good here,� she said. Meanwhile, five other locals are playing in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League this year, three of them being rookies in the circuit. Bienfait’s Lynnden Pastachak is excelling in his second year with the Yorkton Harvest. The 16-year-old right winger has six goals and 12 points in 11 games, along with 33 penalty minutes. That puts Pastachak, who had 31 points in his rookie season, second in

team scoring. Estevan’s Chase McKersie is Pastachak’s teammate this year in Yorkton, and the 16-year-old centre is off to a good start. McKersie, who played for the Estevan Apex Bruins last year, has three goals and eight points in 13 games, good for fourth in team scoring. Estevan forward Daniel Wanner, 17, has two goals and eight points through 11 games with the Notre Dame Hounds, putting him eighth in team scoring. Wanner had 26 points last year. Wanner’s teammate, Estevan defenceman Jamie Yanko, is pointless with 18 penalty minutes in 10 games as a midget AAA rookie. Estevan forward Ryan Frehlick has also made the jump to midget AAA this year as a 17-year-old. Frehlick has a goal and an assist, along with 26 penalty minutes, in 13 games with the Battlefords Stars.

Chase McKersie, seen here with the midget AA Bruins, is enjoying a good start to his first year of midget AAA with the Yorkton Harvest.

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Estevan Mercury

Strippers teams play in Lethbridge The Estevan Strippers’ 35-plus and 50-plus hockey teams travelled to Lethbridge on the Nov. 3 weekend to play in the Lethbridge Oldtimers Sports Association hockey tournament. After posting a 1-2 record in last year’s tournament, the 35-plus team was placed in the second division, but the Strippers would

dominate every game they played. Their first game was a 15-3 victory over the Calgary Bowness Bees. The Strippers led 6-1 after the first period and 13-2 after two. The Strippers’ second game was a 17-3 win over the Lethbridge Oldtimers, with Estevan scoring

12 goals in the first period alone. They led 14-2 after two periods. The Strippers’ final round-robin game was scheduled against the Kimberly Sully-Hawks. Due to a time mix-up, Kimberly arrived late, after the officials had left, so the game was not played. The two teams later

played in a playoff game, as both squads had a 2-0 record. The Strippers led 2-1 after the first period and scored eight goals in the second period to break the game wide open. The final was 14-1. Meanwhile, the Strippers’ 50-plus team recorded a 1-2 record. In their opening game,

the Strippers lost 7-3 to the Calgary Northwest A’s. The Strippers led 3-1 after the first period, but surrendered six unanswered goals after that. Next, the Strippers lost 9-3 to the Canmore Dinos. For the second straight game, Estevan took the early lead, but they fell behind 3-2 after 20 minutes and trailed

6-2 after two periods. The Strippers made up for their first two losses with a 9-1 pounding over the Carstairs Model A’s. Estevan led 5-0 after the first period and 7-0 after the second. The Strippers are currently preparing for their annual Spring Bust tournament, which will run April 3-7, 2013.

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Bruins need to stop playing with fire In their last two wins, the Estevan Bruins had a lead of at least two goals heading into the third period. In both games, they blew that lead in the third period and went on to win in the shootout. First things first, handing out extra points to opponents is a fool’s game. After the start the Bruins had, every point matters, and allowing other teams to get even one after they had the game in control could come back to bite them. It’s nice to get the win in an emotional roller coaster of a game, but it’s even better when you play a strong game start to finish and no drama is required. You can’t continually cough up third period leads if you want to be a contender, and this team is one of the worst culprits I’ve

Josh Lewis Hear Me Out seen for that in years. Friday’s game against the Kindersley Klippers should have been over in regulation. The Klippers are a better team than they were last year, but they still have a long way to go. They got off to a decent start this season, but they appear to be on the way down, while the Bruins are, very slowly, working their way up. Still, there were some positive developments to come out of that game. Cole Olson has struggled offensively since sniper Calder Neufeld went down early in the season with a high ankle sprain. Olson is a hard-working playmaker who helps create offence, but he’s been asked to pro-

duce offence on his own for the most part this year. He was joined by Austin Daae and Tanner Froese on the top line recently, and that combination seems to be producing results. The line combined for five points on Friday, including Olson’s two goals, and Daae — who is starting to hit his stride — scored the shootout winner. Rookie goalie Travis Pelletier also won his second straight shootout against the Klippers in the absence of suspended netminder Curtis Martinu. Pelletier’s incredible save in the dying seconds of the third period was an SJHL save of the year candidate — if anyone tracked such things — and he appears to be gaining some confidence now that he’s getting an opportunity to

play. *** The first quarter of Sunday’s Western semifinal between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders was a snoozefest. The rest of the game made up for that and then some. The six-point swing at the end of the first half ended up being the difference between losing and heading to overtime. It’s not nearly as bad as the 13th man debacle in 2009, but the blocked extra point returned for a safety and the ensuing field goal will torment Rider fans for awhile. In all honesty, I do feel for Rider Nation though. The roller coaster of euphoria to devastation in a span of 32 seconds is tough to take. In hindsight, the Riders

that has simply had the Argos’ number in recent years. The Alouettes weren’t overly impressive this season, but the Argos haven’t beaten them in a playoff game since 2004, and that only came after they knocked out Anthony Calvillo in the second quarter. But the Argos haven’t had a quarterback worthy of Calvillo since then, and now they do. All eyes will be on Ricky Ray on Sunday.

left way too much time on the clock — the Stamps had 52 seconds to kick a field goal, after all. The fact that Drew Tate went ahead and threw a bomb to Romby Bryant anyway was impressive, especially for a guy who apparently wasn’t joking when he said he didn’t remember the first half after taking a helmet to helmet hit from Tearrius George in the second quarter. (That’s exactly what the CFL likes to hear — how was Tate allowed to continue playing if he was concussed?) Meanwhile, tar and feather me if you want, but there’s lots of room on the Argos’ bandwagon, and it seems lots of Rider fans are jumping on board already. Believe me, we’ll need it against a Montreal team

Josh Lewis can be reached by phone at 6342654, by e-mail at sports@ estevanmercury.ca, on Twitter at twitter.com/joshlewis306 or on his Bruins blog at estevanmercury.ca/bruinsbanter. He will fight anyone who says Mats Sundin isn’t worthy of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Estevan Archery Club Junior Bulldogs win Olympic Program scores pair of games Despite the snowstorm that hit the region over the weekend that forced a slew of games to be postponed, the Estevan Dayman Trucking Bulldogs managed to get in both of their scheduled games. The female bantam A squad defeated the Prairie Storm 3-1 on Saturday at the Civic and shut out the Springside Parkland Lions 5-0 on Sunday at Spectra Place. Shania Taylor led the team with six goals on the weekend, a hat trick in each game. On Sunday, the Bulldogs (4-0-2) scored three goals in the third period to clinch the win. Hannah Battersby struck first for Estevan with a goal at the 10:26 mark of the first period. Taylor gave the Bulldogs a 2-0 lead after one, scoring at 14:06. After a scoreless second period, Jenna Grube made it 3-0 only 53 seconds into the third period. Taylor scored her second goal of the game at the 6:43 mark, and completed the hat trick with 65 seconds left to play. Carly Kreklewich added

two assists for the Bulldogs. Litesha Spittal earned the victory in goal. On Saturday, the Bulldogs got all the offence they needed in the first period. Taylor scored two power play goals, one midway through the period and one with seven seconds left, to give the Bulldogs a cushion after 20 minutes. The Storm had the only goal of the second period, scored by Sami Jo Henry at 16:06. Taylor’s hat trick goal came at 10:57 of the third, again on the power play. Marcedes Singleton was in net for the Bulldogs. Meanwhile, the Estevan Power Dodge Chargers also played one game in the bantam A league on the weekend. The Chargers (5-2) came back from a three-goal deficit to defeat the Lions 4-3 on Saturday. Rachel Mack scored twice, including the gamewinner, and Mariah McKersie and Kailey McLellan also found the back of the net. The Chargers’ home game against Fort Qu’Appelle on Sunday was postponed due to road conditions.

Nov. 5 Name Hunter Chipley Jonathon Getschel Matthew Getschel Shayna Hamilton Braydon Hanson Kyle Johnson James Kim Sean Kim Logan King Braiden Longney Regan MacMurchy Braden Piper Cyrus Rooks Spencer Schindel Isaiah Smith Matthew Stade Tate Wrubleski Devon Zimmerman

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Nov. 8 Name Brodie Biggs Griffin Boivin Mathew Chapman Davis Dietze Mark Fergusson Jacob Gallipeau Tristan Hoznan Tyler Holowchuk Kelsie Jackie Jaiden Jocelyn Ayden Kavalench Carson Kavalench Parker Lavoie Kyle Lawrence Gage Luskey Logan Marshall Brandon Miller Zaylan Schlingmann Lucas Wallewein

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Province looking to India for doctors The provincial agency tasked with finding new doctors for Saskatchewan is leaving no stones unturned. In a press release the government announced that as part of the province’s continued efforts to stabilize the physician workforce, a delegation is

travelling to India to recruit family physicians for the first time. Saskdocs, along with physician and health region representatives, leave Nov. 16 for the first leg of a consultative mission to India to meet with family doctors interested in working in

Fiacco new Tourism Sask. CEO A familiar face has taken over as the new CEO of Tourism Saskatchewan. Former Regina mayor Pat Fiacco was appointed to the job last week and took over the job on Tuesday. Fiacco retired recently from civic politics after 12 years as mayor of Regina. According to a government press release, during Fiacco’s time as mayor he worked actively with all levels of government, community stakeholders and industry to promote both the city and the province on the national and international stage. Fiacco brings a broad base of knowledge and experience to his new position, along with a keen understanding of the importance of building partnerships. “Tourism is a $1.7 billion industry in Saskatch-

ewan and will continue to be a major factor in the province’s economic success,� Minister responsible for Tourism Tim McMillan said. “I am confident that Mr. Fiacco is the right person to help move this industry forward.� “Over the course of my career I strived to make a positive impact on this province,� Fiacco said. “Saskatchewan is fast becoming a destination of choice for tourists and world class events and I look forward to continuing that work by building on our provincial image.� Tourism Saskatchewan’s board of directors conducted an extensive search for a new CEO. With the process now complete, the organization is well positioned to help Saskatchewan grow.

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Saskatchewan. “We are committed to recruiting and retaining physicians,� Minister responsible for Rural and Remote Health Randy Weekes said. “Stabilizing the number of doctors in Saskatchewan, especially in rural communities, is a priority for our government.� “We encourage internationally-trained doctors to consider setting up practice in our province, with its booming economy and vibrant opportunities,� Health Minister Dustin

Duncan said. “While we have increased enrolment at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine and added residency positions to train doctors here in Saskatchewan, we continue to depend on and appreciate our international medical graduates.� “Internationallytrained family doctors continue to be an important part of Saskatchewan’s physician resources,� saskdocs CEO Ed Mantler said. “The Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment provides us with an

exciting opportunity to seek out family physicians from a broader range of countries worldwide. The potential for India looks promising and we look forward to working with officials, educators and doctors in that country to enhance our international recruitment efforts.� Medicine is a popular and respected profession in India. The country’s medical system trains and educates approximately 40,000 physicians per year, many of whom are interested in emigrating to Canada.

The recruitment team will meet with government, university officials and doctors during the first leg of the mission in November. A second delegation will return to the same cities in India in June 2013 to make offers to qualified family physicians. “We are fortunate that India trains more physicians than it needs and that many of those doctors are looking for work outside their country,� Duncan said. “We hope they will consider choosing Saskatchewan as their new home.�

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Prairie Riders Make Donation The Prairie Riders Motorcycle Club recently donated the funds raised from their annual ride in the summer. The ride raised over $2,400 for the Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon. From left to right: Tim and Chris Jenish, owners of the Estevan McDonald’s location, Pam and Paul Currie of the Prairie Riders.

Lenover-Adams receives Top graduates awarded Diamond Jubilee Medal The executive director of Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc. has been chosen to receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Patt Lenover-Adams has dedicated the last 20 years of her life to improving the programs and services at Envision while still spending many hours as a counsellor to women and families from southeast Saskatchewan. In a press release from Envision, it was noted that since taking over as executive director of VIP in 1995, Lenover-Adams has spearheaded the name change of the centre and the growth of counselling and programs at Envision. Envision’s staff has grown from just three to 30 people, in three separate offices.

Patt Lenover-Adams Envision’s employees secretly nominated LenoverAdams for the medal. “I can’t believe my staff did all this without telling me, I am so touched,� LenoverAdams said. “I feel the true honour was that the nomination came from my staff.� Lenover-Adams leads a team of counsellors and support workers in Estevan, Weyburn and Carlyle,

while overseeing a volunteer program of more than 20 women who operate the 24Hour Sexual Assault/Abuse Line. She also chairs and participates in many national and local committees, such as the Canadian Women’s Foundation. Lenover-Adams said she looks forward to meeting the other medal recipients at the recognition ceremony on Nov. 16. “These services are so important to the people of southeast Saskatchewan. It is hard at times to see how far and how many different lives we (Envision) have touched. This medal emphasizes just how important the work Envision does and the need to keep growing.� said Lenover-Adams.

The Ministry of Education, through the Saskatchewan General Proficiency Awards program, has awarded $400 to each of the top 500 students who graduated from high schools across Saskatchewan last year. “The General Proficiency Awards reward excellence and encourage students to pursue postsecondary education,� Education Minister Russ Marchuk said. “Congratulations to the award re-

cipients whose academic achievement is being recognized by their school and the provincial government with this award.� Each school uses criteria established by the Ministry of Education to nominate their best students based on Grade 12 marks. The General Proficiency Awards, totalling $200,000 annually, are granted by the provincial government as a contribution to the students’ post-secondary education.

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Estevan Mercury

Pierson receives Diamond Jubilee Medal A member of the Estevan Police Service is among the recipients of the Diamond Jubilee Medal. Cst. Jay Pierson of the EPS was presented with his medal Thursday for his work advocating for his fellow officers as president of the Estevan Police Association for the past nine years. The medals are being presented to a number of deserving Canadians in recognition of Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years as Queen of Canada. Pierson said receiving the medal is a huge honour. “I take a tremendous amount of pride in receiving this award as recognition for my service to the association,� Pierson said. “It’s nine years now as being president of the Estevan Police Association and furthering our goals and the rights of our members. It’s been very rewarding so this is a nice recognition of that.� Cst. Evan Handley(left) presented Cst. Jay Pierson with the Diamond Jubilee Medal last Thursday. The medal was presented to Pierson in recognition of his nine years as president of the Estevan Police Association.

North Portal happenings By Betty Baniulis North Portal Correspondent There was a potluck supper held at the United Church on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 5 p.m., after which there was pumpkin carving for the children. The bridge club met at the home of Jo-anne Scheldup in Portal on Oct. 29 with two tables in play. Linda Baker took high honours,

with second high going to Velma Smith. Bette MacDonald played host to the bridge club on Nov. 5 with two tables once again. Velma Smith took high honours and Trish Barker took second high. Mrs. Heather Wood passed away on Nov. 9 at the St. Joseph’s Special Care Home at the age of 95 years. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17

at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel at Hall Funeral Services in Estevan. Sympathy from the community is extended to her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Garth Shepherd of Alameda. John Walliser of Estevan passed away at the hospital in Radville last week. He was 96 years of age. John was married to Laura Abraham, formerly of North Portal. The November 11 Re-

membrance Day service was held at the United Church at 10:45 a.m. with Shaun Briscoe as acting president in the absence of Andrew Pukas. Tyler Briscoe recited In Flanders Fields, and Greg Arnott spoke a few words. Greg Skoczylas read the Honour Roll and benediction, while Kiani Briscoe played The Last Post. Wreaths were also laid. A lunch followed the service at the United Church.

Crop insurance deadline approaching The deadline for crop insurance customers experiencing yield losses to register a claim is Nov. 15. Producers are also reminded to submit all 2012 production information to the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation for insured and uninsured crops, even if they do not have a claim. Once a claim is registered, SCIC may send an adjuster to complete an inspection of the harvested production. The adjuster

will measure production in bins as well as take samples to be graded, as compensation is available for quality losses. All reported production information will be used to update a crop insurance customer’s individual coverage levels. With individual coverage, SCIC can provide producers with insurance guarantees representative of their personal growing history. Without this information, future coverage may be reduced by 10 per cent.

If producers are not finished harvest as of Nov. 15, they may request an extension of insurance. Producers who have seeded fall rye and winter wheat and selected winterkill insurance are required to report these fall-seeded acres by Nov. 15. All Saskatchewan producers are eligible for compensation if crop losses are the result of wildlife damages. This program offers 100 per cent compensation on claims $150 and over.

Compensation is also available for damages to stacked forages and alternative feeding systems, such as swath grazing. Please speak to SCIC to register a claim and to receive more information about available prevention measures and predation compensation. All information can be submitted by phone, fax, mail or office visit. For more information, producers can contact their local crop insurance office or call 1-888-935-0000.

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Sub-division No. 3 Estevan Rural (Spruce Ridge attendance area) - Number to be Elected: __1__ Sub-division No. 4 Weyburn Rural (Queen Elizabeth attendance area) - Number to be Elected: __1__ The undersigned will receive nominations of candidates for the said ofďŹ ce: During normal ofďŹ ce hours from November 12th until November 20th, 2012 at (a) the ofďŹ ce of Holy Family R.C.S.S.D. No. 140, 3rd Floor, 110 Souris Avenue, Weyburn, SK and (b) On the 21st day of November, 2012 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the ofďŹ ce of Holy Family R.C.S.S.D. No. 140, 3rd Floor, 110 Souris Avenue, Weyburn, SK Nomination forms may be obtained at the following locations: Holy Family R.C.S.S.D. No. 140, 3rd Floor, 110 Souris Avenue, Weyburn, SK Sacred Heart School/Ecole SacrĂŠ Coeur, 1846 Gibbs Road, Estevan, Sk. St. Mary’s School, 615 Arthur Avenue, Estevan, Sk. St. Michael School, 426 – 13th St. NE, Weyburn, Sk. Dated this 12th day of November, 2012

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Evelyn Johnson is now invited to submit her rug hooking artwork for a provincial tour after being selected as one of two artists whose work was moved to the top of the list by Debbie Potter at the Estevan Adjudicated Art Show. The work of all 11 artists will remain on display at the EAGM until the end of November

Senior artist snaps up coveted art award She just celebrated her 90th birthday, and now Estevan artist Evelyn Johnson has joined an elite group of fellow artists whose work has been selected by a respected art adjudicator to advance to another level and provincial exposure. “I’ve always attended these shows, often participated, but this is the first time for something like this. I’m totally shocked,” Johnson told an audience of about 60 who were attending last Thursday’s art show event at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum. The annual Adjudicated Art Show has been hosted by the EAGM for

over 20 years now, said Joyce Evans of the Southeast Connection Sports and Culture Association, sponsors of the show. This year’s art show attracted 11 entrants who were required to produce fi ve associated pieces of their work to be evaluated by adjudicator Debbie Potter who selected two artists she felt should have their work advance to another level of adjudication and possible provincial exposure. Julie-Anne Wallewein was the other artist whose work won acceptance from Potter. The entries in the show were varied in terms

of materials that were used by the artists to form their creations. For Johnson, it was a return to old styled rug hooking that captured Potter’s imagination while Wallewein won approval for her wood carvings and polishing. Out of her five pieces, Johnson said she favoured one that depicted her family’s homestead as she remembered it back in 1931, the house, barn, garden and yard, complete with family members doing their chores or playing. Wallewein was not able to attend the opening, nor was Potter, but it was announced that Potter was

recommending that both Johnson and Wallewein write an application to have their work approved at the provincial level for further assessment and a potential tour. Evans then announced the winner of the Peoples’ Choice Award and its accompanying $200 cheque. The prize goes to the artist whose work was most favoured by gallery visitors who viewed all the art work in the show during the month of October and into November. In fact, ballots were allowed to be cast until 7:30 that evening and then counteing resulted in Linda Gudmundson being an-

nounced as the winner in that category. Gudmundson’s art work centred on mixed media including newspaper and magazine clippings that ultimately pays tribute to female spies from various eras and countries. The Eye Spy collection captured the most votes and confirmation for Gudmundson that her work was appreciated and that she was heading in the right direction. In accepting her accolades, Johnson said that while she served as chairwoman of the local arts guild, she led a movement where the members pursued old art forms like

traditional tatting, weaving and rug hooking and it was with this in mind that she had returned to this skill set to craft her recent rugs that featured wool hooked onto burlap. She also used a lot of lace and ribbon, cord and even copper wire, she said. Amber Andersen, curator/director for the EAGM, served as emcee for the evening’s program and thanked everyone for attending, even under threatening weather conditions. Those in attendance later enjoyed refreshments and snacks while socializing with the artists, most of whom were in attendance.

Artistic friendship leads to intriguing exhibit Tw o w o m e n w h o forged a friendship while completing their fine arts degree courses at the University of Regina a few years ago have collaborated for an exhibit at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM) that opened to the public last Thursday evening. Estevan area artist Cheryl Andrist and Diana Hume from Creelman explore mythology and natural phenomens in their work that is on display in the community gallery at the EAGM. “I worked with Cheryl before. We met through the university and continued on with the friendship after we graduated,” said Hume. “We were both printmakers then,” she said. “We’re both exploring natural phenomena; Diane’s is more on the mythology side,” said An-

Cheryl Andrist (right) and Diana Hume with one of the featured pieces on exhibit at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum. The two artists collaborated for the display that is in the community gallery.

drist. “I work with pastels, and I’ve shifted toward more acrylic and water soluble materials lately,” said Hume. “I’m dealing with

oils and fabric, but I keep changing. I see the world around us changing. Every day that sun comes up, every time the seasons change, it’s a part of our world and I want to

capture some of it,” said Andrist. “Yes, it’s very awe inspiring,” added Hume. “Even when we understand our skies better now from scientifi c per-

spectives, it’s still a grand wonder,” said Andrist. The exhibit at the Estevan gallery will be available to the public until the end of November and then it is being shipped to

Outlook for an extended viewing period. “We’ve been touring this particular exhibit since January of 2011,” said Andrist, noting that it has been given good exposure. “I’m sure we will collaborate again, work with our images. We always manage to noodle around and find common ground,” said Hume with a laugh. The opening of this exhibit was combined with an announcement surrounding the results of the adjudicator who worked on the annual Adjudicated Art Show currently on exhibit in the large gallery at the EAGM. The combined event attracted over 60 people to the gallery where they enjoyed the presentation by Andrist and Hume as well as information regarding the results of the adjudicated show and the Peoples’ Choice Award.

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Creighton Lodge happenings By Judy Pratt & Shelly Veroba Creighton Lodge Correspondents The leaves are falling, the wind is blowing - it is the end of one of our favourite seasons. Autumn has come and gone. Now we will be entering the season that we all dread, winter. The icy sidewalks, the cold winter wind, the blowing snow that makes our walks outside become a memory and the loneliness that we feel as we yearn to be outside are all a part of the dreaded winter. However, we are so lucky at Creighton Lodge that the sun is always shining on the inside of our home. We try to concentrate on our daily blessings versus the dreaded winter that is about to happen outside. We h a d a l o v e l y

Thanksgiving meal on Oct. 8 prepared for us by Donna McGillicky and Joan Fingler. The turkey was delicious and we had all the trimmings. Some of us had to be rolled back to our rooms after eating so much, but fortunately the next day we were hungry for the great cooking again. It is amazing how the human body can consumer so much food at one sitting, and still have room for dessert! Once again in October, we were blessed with volunteers who came from the local churches to ensure our spirits were fed with a weekly dose of fellowship and prayer. The exercise ladies, Audrey Dupuis, Monica MacKenzie and Kelly Harrison, help to ensure our blood keeps flowing, and the KFC ladies, the birthday party ladies

and our wonderful musical groups get us tapping our toes. We were entertained by Freddie and the Freebies, the Happy Wanderers, the Red Hat Ladies, Bob Olson and family, the Church of Christ Singers and Homespun Harmonies. On Thanksgiving Day, our very own Creighton Lodge Songbirds put on a concert along with some tunes from Jim and Judy Pratt. Many friends and family members attended and we enjoyed some of Lori’s homemade cookies. Wow, are we ever fortunate people! Two afternoons were spent curled up in our chairs watching movies. The first movie was Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? and the second was On Golden Pond. We loved the movies, although we found out we need a new

VCR. Sure hope they still sell them somewhere. The popcorn and drinks were tasty and made the movies feel like we were watching them in a theatre. The flu clinic happened on Oct. 19 and the majority of us received the shot. We are glad that we are safe from the flu and we hope that the rest of you will soon be able to receive your vaccinations. We also want to thank the pharmacist from Sobeys for giving us a talk on “colds and flu.� It’s all about the handwashing, so let’s all remember to keep those germs to ourselves and wash our hands often. The civic election was held on Oct. 24, and we all took our voting privileges very seriously. We chose the best candidates we could, and now we look forward to seeing the good

things they do for the city of Estevan. Good luck to all the successful candidates and thank you to everyone who put their name forward on the ballot. We had two residents leave our Creighton Lodge home in October. Gordon Tenold and Norma Armstrong will be missed, but we know you are in good homes and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Take care of yourselves, and know that you are loved by all at Creighton Lodge. We’ve welcomed Louise Frank, Theresa Dukart and Dot Barrie into the Creighton Lodge family. We hope they like their new home. A highlight of October was two visits from the Estevan Bruins. What a nice bunch of fellows to visit with and they carved our

pumpkins for us, too. We also had a lovely time with the Grade 1 and Grade 4 students from Pleasantdale School who did a Halloween craft with us and spent some time visiting. Young people need to realize how important their visits are with us and there is so much to share with one another. We were very happy to see the United Way, of which we are a member agency, reach their goal this year. Our very own Shelly Veroba, Kay Johnson and Mary Grube attended and were interviewed about all the good things the United Way does for Creighton Lodge. We really appreciated their continued support. Well, October was certainly a busy month and November is shaping up to be the same. Take care until next month!

Midale community happenings By Catrina Moldenhauer Midale Correspondent M i d a l e ’s R e m e m brance Day service was held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday. The Midale Lions Club holding a Santa parade on Saturday, Nov. 24. It will begin at the school at 11 a.m., and conclude at the rink where they will be serving hot chocolate and hot dogs, followed by a free public skate from 1 to 3 p.m. The Lions will also be holding a bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. at the rink. The Mustangs will be play the Rockets in Redvers on Nov. 16, at home on Nov. 17 when they host Oxbow, and at home on Nov. 23 against the Redvers Rockets. The Mini Mustangs initiation team will be hosting a six team home tournament on Saturday, Dec. 1. The Midale Petroleum Storm novice team will hold a home tournament on Saturday, Jan. 19. There will be free public skating on Friday, Nov. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 18 from 2 to 4 pm. Please remember

that all children 12 and under require a hockey helmet to be on the ice and they are not to be left at the rink unsupervised. The rink does have a couple of extra helmets that you may borrow if needed. Skate sharpening is available when Vern Duncan is at the rink. The cost is $5 at the time the skates are sharpened. The rink has a public Google calendar that is updated daily and is called Midale Rink. If you are unable to access it, call or text Catrina at 4587555 (rink cellphone) with your e-mail address and she will send it to you via e-mail. The rink is also on Facebook as Midale Rink/ Harry 0’ Memorial Arena. This is a public site and anybody may join! Catrina also places updates on this site and lists the public skating schedule. The Midale Hockey Association is looking for anyone interested in officiating Novice games here in Midale. The association will pay for your course if you are not already certified. Please call Catrina Moldenhauer or Colin Rosengren. A list of dates and places to take the course are listed on SHA’s website. Anyone who is interested in curling as a team

or being placed on a curling team is asked to please contact Brad Eggum or Janice Vilcu. The curling ice will be going in soon! The Grade 5/6 classroom is looking for cribbage boards and pegs. If anybody has any they would like to get rid of or

donate, please talk to Miss Adams. Mr. D. Campbell, the school services counselor, will be hosting a movie and game club on Thursdays from 3:15 to 5 p.m. All students interested are welcome to join! Adult volleyball will

be held at the school on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p..m.. All adults are welcome to come out. The cost is $2 per evening to play. Midale and Area Recreation Board will be holding their annual Christmas craft, trade and bake Sale on Saturday, Dec. 1 from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tables are $20 each and may be booked by contacting Catrina Moldenhauer. To date, 24 vendors are booked for the sale. Please remember to call Catrina at 458-2887 if you have any news for the Midale column.

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CF Sunrise hosting social media forum Community Futures Sunrise is giving local businesses a chance to brush up on their social media skills. Social media and communication experts, Harley Rivet and Mike Klein, will be at a workshop later this month is Weyburn and are expected to provide an in-depth look at the many digital marketing options available to small business. Business are invited

to join them on Nov. 20 in Weyburn as they discuss the benefits and shortfalls of getting on board with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and website optimization. This will be a oneday workshop for anyone looking to take a deeper dive into social media and internet marketing for business. Both men are from Saskatoon, and have close to 30 years combined expe-

rience in the social media, marketing and communication industries. Klein is the CEO of Meshy Communications Inc. while Rivet is CEO of Deep Dish Digital. The session is sponsored by Community Futures (CF) Sunrise, the Ministry of the Economy, and the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce. “Mike and Harley led an introductory Social Media for Business session earlier in the year, and

feedback from the workshop was that we needed to bring them back again. They’ll take a deeper dive into social media tools for business and how to effectively connect with customers. And of course, more on how companies can convert online interest into leads. One important step involves tracking your client ‘clicks’, so Harley and Mike will delve into that topic,� said Verna O’Neill, of CF

Sunrise. “ We w i l l d i s c u s s the 10 most important components of an effective website, maximizing Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube to create engagement, payper-click ads, and much, much more,� said Rivet. Those attending the workshop will have ample time to ask questions and are encouraged to bring a laptop along in order to take part in some of the

exercises and examples. The workshop will be held at the Travelodge Hotel in Weyburn. Tickets are $30 per person, which includes lunch. To register, contact CF Sunrise: 1-877-851-9997 or sunrise.cfdc@sasktel.net. Check out CF Sunrise’s website for more information on this session, and to access the complete speaker bios: www.sunrisecommunityfutures. com/events .

Festival of Trees set for December at Estevan Shoppers Mall The holiday spirit will come alive within the Estevan community on Dec. 1 when the Estevan Chamber of Commerce’s holds the Deck the Halls Festival of Trees event at the Estevan

Shoppers Mall. This event will unveil Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and from Dec. 1 to 15 the public will have a chance to pick their favourite in the people’s

choice award. Judging will take place on Dec. 15 with awards for gold, silver and bronze categories. Trees will be judged on: originality/uniqueness (use of material and cre-

ativity); incorporation of business theme; artistic implementation (colour, technique, and harmony); effort (complexity and workmanship); and presentation/display (visual appeal).

Winners in all categories will be announced on Dec. 15. The trees will be on display until Dec. 28 to show off their ribbons. All proceeds of this event will be donated to the

St. Joseph’s Hospital OBS Department. Please contact Rebecca Howie at 637-2190 or e-mail rebecca@estevanchamber. ca for more information or to register a tree.

Provincial businesses remain optimistic Although they have their concerns, Saskatchewan’s small business base remains among the most optimistic in Canada. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business released its latest monthly Business Barometer, last week and reported that optimism among small business owners in Saskatchewan rose slightly by 0.2 points to an index of 67.8 in October, and is above the national index of 65.6. Sixty-one per cent of Saskatchewan small business owners rate their overall state of business as good - the second highest in Canada and well ahead of the national average of 41 per cent. Twenty per cent plan to increase full time employment in the next three to four months the third highest in Canada. “Our Saskatchewan members have generally been among the most optimistic in Canada and well above the national average for the entire year, which is great to see,� said CFIB president and CEO Dan Kelly. “In order to maintain this momentum, we must continue to address our competitive challenges. It

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(down about four points to 58.6). The general profile of optimism across the country, though, remains broadly consistent with September readings. Businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador are the most optimistic, with an index of 76.7, followed by those in Alberta (72.2) and Saskatchewan (67.8). British Columbia and Ontario are running close to the national average, with Quebec just a shade below. Optimism continues to be lowest in Manitoba and the Maritimes. Provincial highlights include: • 61 per cent of businesses in Saskatchewan say the overall state of business is good (41 per cent nationally); 32 per cent say it is satisfactory (46 per cent nationally). • 20 per cent of Sas-

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The Pure Energy Early Learning Centre & Estevan Daycare Co-operative is currently seeking energetic and enthusiastic educators to join our team. Interested applicants should possess ECE Level I or highter (or be willing to obtain). Transferable credits may include Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Licensed Practical Nurse, Homecare/Special Care Aide and Education Assistant. Applicants should also possess strong communication skills and an interest in ongoing learning and professional development. A Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Check, TB Test, and First Aid /CPR Level ‘C’ are required. Wage scale is in place depending on education. A full benefits package is available for full time employees after a three (3) month probationary period. A full job description and duties will be available at time of interview. We thank all applicants; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. To apply for the position please send a resume (including references) to the attention of: Kayla Mathison 322 Souris Ave N Estevan, SK S4A 1J7 estevandaycare@sasktel.net 1-306-634-5868 (Phone) 1-306-634-5861 (Fax)

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IN MEMORIAM

PERSONAL MESSAGES

EMMA DUTKA November 18, 2002 In Memory of Our Littlest Angel Emma Always in our hearts. - Mom, Dad, Tatiana and Kyler.

HOUSES FOR SALE FOR SALE: Renovated bungalow. B a c h e l o r. S e e p i c s a t C o m Free.com put in #306-471-7001. New furnace, electric panel, kitchen and flooring.

Joseph Pukas Lest we forget. In Honour of our Dad

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30. 5'6”, 132lbs, loves dogs and has a Rottweiler called Ben. A teacher, home owner, non smoker, and social drinker. Loves to cook while sipping a good glass of wine. Enjoys all types of music, bbqs, a day at that beach, quadding, skiing in the winter, watching hockey, baseball and football. Loves to laugh and is open and genuine with people. Family is important and would like someone with the same values. Age is irrelevant and men with children are ok.

FOR SALE. WARMAN 55 PLUS A C T I V E A D U LT L I F E S T Y L E Large Ground Level Townhomes 3 0 6 2 4 1 012 3 w w w. d i a m o n d place.ca

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FOR SALE: Brand New All Season 3 Bedroom Cottage/Home. (1064 sq. ft. home.) Sits on 66.5 x 78 ft. lot just inside the entrance (Lot 8, Site 6) of Mainprize Regional Park and Golf Course, Midale, Sask. Cistern and septic installed, electr ic water heater. Bright sunny open concept for cottage enter taining. High vaulted ceilings with stylish lighting fixtures throughout. Front patio doors open up to large surround deck for additional summer enjoyment. High end Brazilian Maple hardwood floors throughout except for the bathroom and utility room which have Dura Ceramic. Dark Maple kitchen cabinets with full glass tile back-splash. 3 piece bath with one piece tub and shower unit. $222,000. Serious interested purchasers please call 306-543-6178 for viewing.

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Joseph Pukas Love - The Longneys, the Wheelers, Pukas Families and Gladys. Paula Zimmerman 4 Years Ago on November 16 Upright and just in all her ways, Loyal and true through all her days, Silently suffered, patiently bore, God took her home to suffer no more. - Missing you, Joanne, Gar y, Bryce and Brett.

THERESE THOMPSON November 12, 2002 In Memory of Our Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent the tears that fall, Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us, Your heart always kind and true, And when we needed someone, We could always count on you. The special years will not return, When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever. - Missed and loved dearly by your husband Art and girls.

CARD OF THANKS The people of St. Giles Anglican Church wish to thank all those who made our fowl supper such an overwhelming success and to apologize to those we were not able to accommodate.

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Rob Cyr December 12, 1960 November 14, 2000 Our Star in Heaven We are sending a dove to heaven With a parcel on its wings Be careful when you open it It’s full of beautiful things Inside are a million kisses Wrapped in a million hugs To say how much we miss you And to send you all our love. We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk with us Throughout our lives Until we meet again. - Love, Your Family.

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Come and Go Tea for Katherine Winter on Saturday, November 24th at Hill View Manor from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Celebrating Her 95th Birthday Everyone Welcome Estevan Arts Council STARS FOR SASKATCHEWAN presents JOHN McDERMOTT In Concert Wednesday, November 21, 2012 7:30 p.m. Estevan Comprehensive School Advance Tickets: Seniors/Adults $30 Teen $20 Child $10 Door: Seniors/Adults $35 Teen $25 Child $12 Tickets at Henders Drugs Corporate Sponsor: Spectra Credit Union Present ticket for 10% off at Granby’s St. Giles Anglican Church ANNUAL BAKE AND CRAFT SALE Estevan Shoppers Mall November 17th, 2012 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom house at Kenosee Lake. Fully furnished. Appliances. $1,500/month. Electric heat/utilities included. Available until May 1, 2013. Phone 4215803.

FOR SALE In Stoughton: New modular home on own lot. 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths. Vacant. $8,000 d ow n ; Pay m e n t s $ 8 0 0 / m o n t h . Must have good credit and be able to bank qualify. Phone 1-587-4348525.

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT FOR RENT: Isabelle Apartments, 638 Isabelle Street, Estevan, Sask. Secure building, 2 bedroom apartments, gas and water include d , 5 a p p l i a n c e s i n c l . W / D. $1800/month, $1800 security deposit. Phone Janice: 306-3867826.

HARVEST HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom Units. Utilities included. Air conditioning, fridge and stove, laundry facilities in building. Ample parking and plug-ins. Security entrance. No pets. See our Web Site at: harvestheightsteam @gmail.com Call 634-5800 110 - 542 Bannatyne Avenue

PARK PLACE 402 PERKINS STREET FOR RENT: 1, 2 BR Apartments. Air conditioning, 5 Appliances. Fireplace in suites; Security doors. No Pets!! For more information, Phone 634-4010 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. only, or see our Web site @ www.apartmentsestevan.ca

TIRED OF CAMPS, Hotels, etc.? Cor porate housing is available near Estevan. Call 701-580-1204. E-mail: corporatehousing4@gmail.com

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HOUSES FOR SALE LOG HOUSE FOR SALE! 1200 sq. ft. bungalow located in Outram, Sask., just a 15 minute drive from Estevan, Sask. 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large living room and kitchen area. Double attached garage. Renovations done in both bathrooms. New counter tops and appliances in kitchen. New log siding and stucco done in 2011. New shingles and eavestroughs in 2012. House is located on 3 lots. For more information or a viewing, please contact Nathan at 4618216! Asking $225,000.

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Hazel passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan, Sask. on November 2, 2012 surrounded by the love of her family. Hazel Marwood Christian was born on January 31, 1923 to Clint and Eleanor (McAdam) Christian. Her birth on the family farm near Beaubier (Lake Park at the time) was celebrated by two sisters Eleanor and Belva. A few years later the three sisters were thrilled when brother Arthur arrived. Hazel attended school at Cluse Valley, Beaubier Elementary and Lake Alma High Schools. After leaving school, she was employed as a Mother’s helper at various homes in the district. Some of the homes were, Sullands, Al Johnson, Peter Johnson, Lohses, Larsons, Emils, and Yorks. She later worked at the Bromhead Hotel, The Canada CafÊ and St Joseph’s Hospital. Hazel married Emmanuel Friess on September 29, 1947. On March 13, 2009 Emmanuel passed away, but she often spoke of how she still felt his presence; and remembered the many good times they had during their 62 years of marriage. They had a companionship and devotion to each other that held them together through thick and thin times. They loved to dance and did so as often as possible. Many hours were spent playing cards with their friends. They also enjoyed sitting and talking; if one didn’t remember a date or a name the other one did! Hazel was a devoted mother to Merridith (Glen Walton), Gaylene Friess, Bryan Friess, Lynette (Tim Groenendyk) and Darrell (Carla Sheane) Friess. She always felt blessed to have her five children, her six grandchildren, Amanda (Bill Hopper), Adam, Joshua (Missy), Sasha (Shamus), Sabrina (Cory) and Sarah who was cherished. Her last couple of years were brightened further by the arrival of two great grandsons, Liam Hopper and Ethan Richards. Hazel is also survived by her sister, Belva Johnson of Weyburn; sisters-in-law, Katherine Gjovig of Crosby, N.D. and Bella Schell of Lethbridge, Alta.; brothers-in-law, Andrew (Emily) Friess of Nanaimo, B.C. and George Gress of Estevan; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sister, Ruby; sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Harvey Larson; brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Helen Christian. She is also predeceased by Emmanuel’s siblings, Monica and John Bachmeier, Anton and Marianne Friess, Mathilda and Kundas Schnell, Edith and Anton Messer, Bertha and Gregor Messor, Casmier and Gerda Friess, Bill Schnell, Harry Friess, Margaret and Willie Snider, Henry Gjovig and Emelia Gress. Mom often spoke of her gratitude for all the help she received from her son, Bryan, who took over where Dad left off. Mom would not have been able to have continued her independent life at Sussex if she hadn’t had her two sons close and her very special friends and neighbours, John and Rose, Mable, Emil, Isabelle, Rene and Lorraine. There are no words that convey our gratitude to each and every one of you. There will be no funeral by Hazel’s request. Cremation is left in the capable hands of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. The Interment of ashes took place at St John’s Cemetery, Beaubier, Sask. on Friday, November 9, 2012. The family would like to thank the nursing staff and doctors at St Joseph’s Hospital for their outstanding and compassionate care. Donations in memory of Hazel may be made to St Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, Estevan, Sask.

Rose Marie Mann (Wallis) October 4, 1921 - November 6, 2012

Rose Marie Mann (Wallis) was born in Torquay, Saskatchewan October 4, 1921 as Rose Marie Dukart, daughter of Elizabeth and John Dukart. She passed away at Newhope Pioneer Lodge in Stoughton, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at the age of 91 years. Rose is survived by her daughters, Sharon Mann and Candace Mann, both of Calgary, Alta.; son Danny Mann of Redvers, Sask.; grandchildren, Heather Alfke (Colin) of Calgary; Darren Bakken (Robbyn) of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory; Kelly Bakken (Anda) of Calgary; Scott Bakken (Jessica) of Calgary and Chelsey Mehls (Paul Zydek) of Calgary; great grandchildren, Cassidy and Caitlin Alfke; Kreed Bakken, Olivia Marie Bakken; and son-in-law Ray Bakken of Estevan, Sask. She was predeceased her husband, Albert Mann Jr. in 1963; parents, Elizabeth and John Dukart; sisters, Teena, Matilda and Clementine; brothers, George, Frank, Peter, Valentine and John Dukart Jr. and her nephew George Dukart. Rose and Albert were the founders of Mann’s Furniture and Upholstery in Estevan, Saskatchewan. They were both involved in the Elks Club and the Royal Purple. A memorial service for Rose will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Rev. Juanito Vargas officiating. Interment will follow in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Those so wishing may make donations to the Redvers Activity Centre (Warren Group Home) in Rose’s memory. Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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60 and over club notes Estevan Christian Women’s Submitted by Shirley Graham Club Secretary This is an actual statement on an insurance form: Why I had the accident. “The guy was all over the road, I had to swerve a number of times before I hit him.” It’s not my place to comment on the senior parking, so I won’t. Bridge was played on Wednesday, Nov. 7 with the following as winners: Bernie Collins came in first, Helen Marriott placed second, and

Doris Heidinger took third. There were seven and a half tables for cribbage on Thursday, Nov. 8 - another great turnout. Welcome to our new friends! First place went to Margaret and Eric Parker, second went to Angie Friesen and Pat Parent, while taking third were Wilf Marcotte and our “retired mayor”, Gary St. Onge. Hope to see you next week, too! Since there isn’t much news this time, here’s a “goodie” for you. A fellow took his first plane ride. He had to be

coaxed to get on. When he got on the plane, fortunately there was one seat. Unfortunately it was by the window. Fortunately, the plate got airborne. Unfortunately it developed engine trouble. Fortunately there was a parachute. Unfortunately it didn’t open. Fortunately there was this huge haystack down below. Unfortunately there was a pitchfork with the “business” end sticking straight up. Fortunately he missed the pitchfork. Unfortunately, he missed the haystack. Merry Christmas, everyone!

After 5 Club meet The Estevan Christian Women’s After 5 Club held their October dinner meeting at the Wicklow Café with approximately 35 women present. The club’s annual fall fair, with donations of produce, baking and crafts was also on the agenda. Guest speaker was Sandra Stephens, of Sherwood Park, Alta., who had been a teacher for many years as well as a foster parent. She spoke of the many challenges

involved and how she handled change while living in a changing world. Stephens also provided the music for the evening. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at the Wicklow Café with Marcia Laycock of Blackfalds, Alta., as the guest speaker. Tina Giesbrecht, a Tupperware representative, will be the featured guest. All women and girls are welcome, and if you would like to attend the

Nov. 21 session, reserve a place for dinner by contacting Colleen at 6344017 by Sunday, Nov. 18.

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