Estevan Mercury - October 17, 2012

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October 17, 2012

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There were plenty of reasons to dance at the annual Estevan United Way telethon as they raised over $347,000 over the weekend at the Legion Hall.

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UW telethon tops $347,000 It’s one of those rare repetitive stories that the public never gets tired of. The Estevan United Way continued its incredible run of success at its annual telethon over the weekend, raising a remarkable $347,953 in just 34 hours. The UW entered the event with a goal of raising just over $335,000 and surpassed that Saturday afternoon with just under two hours to spare. In doing so, the local United Way beat their goal for the 35th year in the telethon’s 36 years of existence. They also became the first United Way in Canada to reach their fundraising goal for the 35th year. Although she had little doubt that they would reach their goal, UW presi-

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dent Roberta DeRosier said it was still a huge thrill when they surpassed their target on Saturday. “It was absolutely incredible,� DeRosier said. “You always think that the people of Estevan are going to step up, but in the back of your head you think am I going to be the one that doesn’t make it? But once again the people of Estevan stepped up in a really huge fashion and we so appreciate it.� All of the money raised during the telethon stays within the community and is distributed to 17 member agencies that provide worthwhile services for Estevan residents. DeRosier said as an employee of one of the member agencies, she

Shortly after learning they had surpassed thier goal of $335,000 United Way president Roberta DeRosier placed a call to United Way head office and was informed that for the 35th time Estevan was the first in Canada to reach its fund raising goal.

seesfirst hand the impact the money raised through the telethon has on the community. “I get to see it everyday, what the United Way dollars go towards,â€? said DeRosier who works at Estevan Diversified Services. “These people that we are here for this weekend, their lives change because of what we do in these two days.â€? DeRosier has been a volunteer director with the UW for a number of years but noted that serving as president over the past year has given her a renewed appreciation for the United Way and her fellow members. “We have just over 20 board members and we truly Estevan ⇢ A2

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It was the end of an era in Estevan municipal politics Monday night. Mayor Gary St. Onge presided over his final city council meeting, wrapping up a 12-year career on council. St. Onge was first elected in 2000 and took over as mayor in 2005 when John Empey was forced to step down after he was charged with sexual assault. A byelection later that same year allowed St. Onge to shed the interim mayor

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title while in 2006 and 2009 he was returned by acclamation when no one stepped up to challenge him for the mayor’s job. In his farewell speech at the conclusion of Monday’s meeting, St. Onge, who announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking re-election, reflected on his time in council chambers and thanked many of the people he encountered in his 12 years. Notably, St. Onge took

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the council members that he worked with during his four terms. “Our first council was the most disruptive as there were a lot of personality conflicts. I’m sure people can remember there were a lot of 5-2 votes or 2-5 votes,� he said. “It was really not a good council because of the animosity between some of the members, but the three councils since that I have worked with, I think have worked

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time to the thank City staff members, adding that 23 of them were employed with the City throughout his tenure. “As I have said to the staff on many occasions, it is very difficult to work for us,� St. Onge said, “as you are often in the public eye. They take a lot of flack when a lot of times when they shouldn’t take it, so it is difficult and I want to thank them very much.� St. Onge also thanked

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well together. “Although we did not always agree on every item, the disagreements were generally differences of opinion rather then personality conflicts.â€? St. Onge made special mention of the current council and said their co-operation was critical in helping move the city forward. “Of the almost 2,000 motions these past three years, Twelve ⇢ A2

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Twelve year council career comes to an end A1 ⇠only 38 did not pass and I myself was on the losing side of 10 of those votes so this is to answer the people who say the mayor makes all the decisions. “No matter what your plans are, unless you have the co-operation and are working together with council, a lot of work cannot get done.� St. Onge also thanked his family for their support over the years but saved his fi nal plaudits for the residents of Estevan. Calling it a privilege to work on their behalf, St. Onge said although they weren’t able to please everyone, most people were understanding and supportive. “There are only a few that disagree with almost every decision of council. Needless to say they do not run for council because they are not people who believe in accountability.� Like many who venture into municipal politics, St. Onge said he entered with a number of plans but was soon hit with reality when he realized how little money the City had at the time. However, he noted that over the years they have been able to increase the amount of work they do and said the watermain replacement program was one of the projects he was

Mayor Gary St. Onge presided over his final city council meeting Monday night. most proud of. “As I have said on more than one occasion, the replacement of watermains is not very sexy. But once you have a water break, water is percolating above the ground and the water is shut off for two to three days, you realize how important this project is,� he said. “We have gone from

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$50,000 in capital projects in 2000 to $5 million this year. We put a lot of money into capital and we raised the mill rate this year by one mill, and I never had one call, to me, at home or here, because I think people see work getting done.� St. Onge said although they have drastically increased the amount of

work they complete each year, Estevan remains second in property taxes and third for commercial taxes. “We have also been lucky that our city is part of the great increase in the provincial economy. There is so much more to do as I hear mentioned throughout the city all the time, and I am confident that future councils will con-

tinue the improvement and the growth in our city over the next several years. I especially look forward to the finalization of the truck route and the eventual underpass/overpass for the railway. I have learned so much about how municipal government works, and I would like to wish all our residents the best.� While speaking to

the media after Monday’s meeting, St. Onge continued to reflect on his time on council. Asked about his biggest accomplishments, he pointed to getting council to work together while mayor, noting that the public had grown tired of the bickering that had bogged down progress. St. Onge also admitted that he had made some mistakes over the years, pointing to how the decision to switch to automated garbage pickup was handled. “That was a tough time,� he said. With his time as mayor at an end, St. Onge said he has no regrets about his decision not to run for re-election, noting he would be 70 at the end of another term. He plans to remain active as a member of the Sun Country Health Region board of directors, attending Estevan Bruins games and vacationing in Arizona. “I’ll be one of the best cheerleaders for the city because I love this city.� The six members of council also had a chance to say their farewells as all of them are up for election in next Wednesday’s meeting. They also honoured St. Onge, noting that whomever takes over the position will have big shoes to fill.

Estevan UW first in Canada again A1 ⇠are family on this board,� she said. “We all work together, and we are all family.� As has been the case for each of the past 35 years, the telethon kicked off Friday morning and began winding its way towards their goal with help from entertainment provided by a number of local schools, individuals and groups. Entering the final stretch Saturday afternoon, the total sat at around $125,000, which

was well short of their goal. However there was no cause to panic as the UW was well aware that two of its top supporters — SaskPower and Sherritt Coal — had yet to present their always sizable contributions. Both organizations again came through in spades. The employees of Sherritt Coal and the company combined to raise over $92,000. Roughly one hour after the Sherritt presentation, SaskPower was up and they turned heads with a cheque for over $102,000. In both cases the money was raised through payroll check offs

and other events and then was matched by management. The two donations put the United Way within striking distance and they then topped their goal when the group behind the Eve of Destruction event at the Estevan Motor Speedway donated just over $7,500. With their goal surpassed, DeRosier placed a call to Jacline Abray-Nyman, the CEO of United Way Canada, who confirmed that the Estevan organization was again the first in the country to reach its fundraising target. “I can confirm that

you are the first in Canada,� Abray-Nyman told DeRosier and the audience at the Estevan Legion Hall. DeRosier said it was a big thrill to make the phone call to the United Way’s head office. “It was absolutely incredible,� she said. “I didn’t think it would feel like that. I had to choke back the tears on that one.� The pledges continued to roll in even after the goal was reached and when the telethon went off the air at 5 o’clock, they were sitting at just over $347,000 which is one of the largest totals in the telethon’s history.

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“Realistically I would like to see Estevan grow to 16,000 to 18,000 people and I think the potential is there.”

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Q and A with the candidates Estevan voters will be going to the polls Oct. 24 for the municipal election and for the first time since 2005, they will have the chance to vote for a mayor. Roy Ludwig, Lynn Chipley and Jim Halladay are all vying to replace outgoing Mayor Gary St. Onge. To help voters get to know their candidates and what they stand for a little better, Mercury co-editor Chad Saxon is conducting an interview with each person. This week is Jim Halladay, who is the owner of M&H Taxi in Estevan and also a former member of the Estevan Police Service. In this interview, Halladay speaks about the city’s infrastructure and his vision for the future of Estevan. Estevan Mercury: I’ll start with the same question I asked your fellow candidates, what do you feel is the biggest issue in this election? Jim Halladay: The biggest thing is the infrastructure and the streets as part of the infrastructure program. I think we have to get the truck route out of town and I also find a problem with the loading area of the CP tracks because those trucks are just pounding our streets. It’s not just a one day program so we have to take the time to step back and take a look at what needs to be fixed and go from there. EM: I’m curious because you have a different perspective than the other two candidates because you are on the roads a lot every day. How would you rate the state of our roads and what would you do to improve them? JH: The biggest thing right now is we have terrible ruts in the streets because of the heavy traffic and we have to try and alleviate some of the weights around town so that we don’t have that problem because we fix them and

two years later we are fixing them again. It’s just too much and it’s too much for the taxpayers. EM: Do you think the provincial government should do more to help alleviate (the issue)? JH: Yes. With the way truck route is, they should be paying more than what they are to improve our streets. But that is something we’ll have to sit down and discuss with them and get the answers. We have to make sure that the money is in place to do it before we start fixing. EM: As you said, there is a lot of work to be done but at the same time obviously you don’t want too much of a burden on the taxpayer. How do you balance that? JH: Taxpayers are number one. We might have to increase taxes, but it’s not something where we are going to just jump in and say all the streets are going to be fixed overnight. It’s not going to happen, we have one contractor here and if he’s busy, and he always is, where do we go? Do you try and bring somebody in from out of province or out of the city? They are all busy too and they don’t want to come here because they are away from home. So everything is back to square one. EM: Do you think the City has to look at some out of the box ideas such as starting their own company? JH: Cost-wise I don’t think it’s feasible to do it. We used to have our own water and sewer crews and I think it turned out to be too much for the people involved and created too much problems (sic). And we do have contractors that we can count on in the city, which is a good thing. There is a problem (with the speed of which the work is being done) but in the same token, I think we have an excellent rapport with the people

that are coming in to do the jobs and we get them all fixed up and move on to the next one. EM: You mentioned there were some other issues aside from infrastructure that you were concerned about. What are some of the areas? JH: I find a real problem with the traffic control in the downtown core with the crosswalks and proper markings. I think it’s been an oversight, just a small one, but it has been an oversight and I think it has to be taken care of before someone loses a life. EM: Do you feel that speed is also an issue? JH: I think it is more awareness of the public itself knowing that there is someone walking on the crosswalk and being aware of everything around us. We are all too busy it seems now, we don’t have the time to take a look and make sure that everybody is safe. EM: In your business you are dealing with the public on a regular basis and converse with them a lot; what are you hearing about how the public feels about the state of city and general overall feelings? JH: Since I’ve become involved (in the campaign), I’ve had a few more things brought to my attention that I wasn’t really aware of. It’s nice to know that there are concerned citizens that are willing to sit down and talk to you. (People have brought up) some of the postings on locations in the city. There are a couple of street signs that are missing; little things but still things that people appreciate seeing something done about it. EM: When you first announced your candidacy and we spoke, you mentioned the fact that you have a business background that could benefit the city if you were to become mayor.

How do you feel being a businessman in the city could translate to the mayor’s job? JH: Running the city is like running a business and if the books don’t balance, we are in trouble. We have to be able to spend but we have to save too and prepare. In times where we might not use all our snow budget one year that should be carried over into another year so that when it does happen we don’t go over budget the next year. We should be within budget in each department and I think that is definitely something that has to be looked at. I think my years of experience will help me in preparing everybody for that. EM: Another big topic in this election has been the growth of Estevan and where this city could go. Do you feel enough is being done to prepare Estevan to enjoy the growth that many feel we should achieve? JH: No I don’t think it is. Yes, I realize they have negotiated a couple of private deals and they haven’t worked out. That sometimes is not the fault of the council, it is the individual making the proposal to the city. We have to ensure that we are in a

position that when push comes to shove (the projects) go ahead as planned. It’s got to be in place. EM: Touching on housing, is that something a lot of people have brought up with you? JH: The biggest problem is affordable housing. It might be that houses are available, but affordable housing is a major concern for people. I ran into a situation myself, I had a couple of drivers that were willing to come here but had no place to live so unfortunately they didn’t come. I think we can grow and we’ve got to be realistic on our developments and make sure that we are prepared for rapid growth. Oil is going to pick and clean coal and everything else in this area is saying “Estevan, here we come.” EM: Do you think the fact you have no

municipal government experience would be a negative or a positive were you to become mayor? JH: I think that the biggest thing is I have done negotiations on both sides of the fence and I know a little bit about it and I try to be fair with an open mind so I think that is going to weigh in my favour. I think given the time to prove myself, I would do a good job. EM: The final question and one I asked the two other candidates, if you were to become mayor, what do envision Estevan looking like at the end of your four-year term? JH: Realistically I would like to see Estevan grow to 16,000 to 18,000 people and I think the potential is there. I also believe that we have to improve on our green areas and the previous council has done an excellent job, but there is still work to be done there. Our streets need to be improved; they are working on that and you can only go as the tax dollars go. I think we have a pretty good situation coming up and with the projected expansion of the city, I think we are in good shape.

Holy Family school division still needing two more trustees The Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division has announced a second call for nominations to fill the remaining two positions on their board. The two seats that went unfilled following the first call for nominees are Weyburn and Estevan rural seats (Queen Elizabeth and Spruce Ridge). The nomination day for the byelection will be Nov. 7 with the election taking place Dec. 12 if more than one candidate steps up to fill either of those vacancies. In the meantime, eight of the trustee positions

were filled by acclamation with Greg Metz and Kate MacLean declared elected as Wilcox area representatives, Teresa VanDeSype and Kristin Bourassa elected for Radville, while Bruno Tuchscherer and Jerome Sidloski, both incumbents, were elected to represent the city of Weyburn. Incumbents Karen Melle and Bev Hickie were elected to fill the two seats allocated to the city of Estevan. The Holy Family board met Oct. 10 at the board offi ce in Weyburn for their regular monthly business session, the last one prior to the Oct. 24

general elections. With no election pending in the immediate future, the trustees

did not have to engage in any discussions regarding a new slate of trustees.

The trustees reviewed procedures regarding school viability since the Ministry of Education requires that all schools be rated for viability each year. The trustees also accepted a monitoring report on treatment of students and parents supported by evidence to outline those conditions that lead to practices for a safe and caring environment within the schools. A fourth-quarter financial report was fielded by the group with revenues exceeding expenditures, thus leading to a projected small surplus for the year

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once the fiscal year is officially completed. The audit for the 2011-12 fiscal year is underway and the audited financial statement is expected to be ready to present to the board at their December meeting. Another monitoring report, this one dealing with emergency executive succession, informed the board that in the event there was a need, processes are in place to ensure the school division would not be without executive staff to administer the division in an emergency scenario. The board will meet again Nov. 7 in Weyburn.

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The trio of candidates who are seeking the mayor’s chair in this year’s civic election participated in the public forum at the Legion Hall last week. From the left: Lynn Chipley, Jim Halladay and Roy Ludwig.

Mayoralty candidates set out platforms and concerns By Norm Park of The Mercury There were no fireworks, no major controversies and no challenges during the two hour and 15 minute public forum last Tuesday night that allowed nine city council candidates and three mayoral nominees to strut their stuff. All 12 candidates seeking seven seats around the council table had an opportunity to provide background information and proposals as well as answer questions concerning local issues during the Estevan Chamber of Commerce event that was staged in the Estevan Legion Memorial Hall. Over 100 citizens made their way to the hall to get a first-hand look and listen to the council and mayoralty hopefuls while many others watched on television at home. Michel Cyrenne, community development manager for the C of C, served as moderator for the event that gave candidates a chance to introduce themselves, outline their platforms and greatest concerns and opportunity to answer questions from the chamber and the floor. The doors opened several times for potential debates, but nothing of that nature broke out as all candidates stuck to the forum standards rather than debate modes to deliver their messages. It became evident early on that those with previous council experience held an upper hand with regards to inner workings of local projects and needs, but that didn’t appear to intimidate the untested challengers. When it came down to mayoral bidders, council veterans Lynn Chipley and Roy Ludwig had a clear advantage over newcomer Jim

Halladay who still managed to stake out some ground on which to place his platform. Chipley broke the ice on the second half of the evening program when the mayoral candidates took to the stage. She began her introduction by citing some of her pet projects such as the need to continue to build better parks, crosswalks and pathways. She pointed out the huge financial commitment that needs to go into running a growing city and she feared that Estevan administration had not taken the time to plan carefully. “We need a clear vision and we haven’t got it yet. Do we want to get to 18,000 or 20,000 population? If so, how do we pay for it? This is an industrial city, we should be proud of it. We have a strong backbone, our volunteers are our lifeblood. We have little and big gems in our city right now and we need both, but we need to do things right the first time and without a clear vision, we’ll always be in a reactive stance if we don’t plan.” Halladay was second on the list, noting he has been a resident in Estevan since 1966 and been in business for over 40 years. He said he felt it was necessary sometimes to take a step back and then move forward when the tax base allowed. He said he felt Estevan was not taking advantage of opportunities and as a taxi operator/driver, he certainly knew a lot about Estevan’s streets and he was a firm believer in the city’s need of a truck route. Ludwig said he has had over 35 years in the coal mining business and 18 years on council and has taken on responsible roles in the past including chairmanship of the Spectra Place construction project. He said he was intimately involved in the physician recruitment drive and on

the civic front he wanted to see council moving forward on affordable housing, and the new nursing home files with a balanced approach. In response to a question regarding keeping the city in a provincial leadership position, Halladay said Estevan could do that with a strong infrastructure program, affordable housing and incentives to bring businesses into the fold. He said both short and long term needs had to be considered simultaneously. He said integrity and working together would get many things done. Chipley said bringing people together was the role she would play as mayor. “I know my limitations, but I can put the people together, form a mayor’s focus group for instance, like they have in Regina because I know we are limited as individuals. But we need to raise the level of conversation and people of Estevan deserve to hear the debates, not what has happened after the fact. The mayor and council need to see and work the big picture, not just the mundane issues,” she said. Asked how they could improve the quality of life in Estevan under current economic conditions, Ludwig said he would like to see recreational facilities improved, improve the sidewalks and pathways, increase policing to fight the rising crime rates, provide better budgeting of personnel and move on housing initiatives and more physician recruitment. Chipley said over the 20 years she’s been in her business, she’s seen people arrive in Estevan and many leave after a few years, while others stay. Therefore she felt the city had to keep reinventing itself in terms of constant rebuilds and residents and business owners/managers taking pride in

their properties. “We need incentives for owners to clean it up. The newcomers won’t stay if we don’t.” Chipley said building the truck route is a primary goal since the current situation is costing the City far too much money as well as creating safety issues. “After the boom, we want people to stay and enjoy the quality of life here.” Halladay said he wanted to focus on infrastructure and he said he understood the city was losing out on an opportunity to collect all the potential tax dollars that should be out there to help it grow. He said Estevan needed more doctors and noted the city had already lost a few specialists because there were no proper health-care supports for them once they got here. On the question of longterm vision, Chipley said Estevan has “been too busy being busy. We need some gap analysis to meet future requirements. This city is not the same as it was even five years ago. We can’t manage it the same way we used to. We need to rework our management model because I feel we’re missing huge components in planning policies and you as shareholders, need to be critical. We also need our City employees to buy into the process. As mayor, I would have a new plan developed and ready for presentation by June 30. I’m not good at everything, but I’ll be a person to get the right people together and hold management to account.” Halladay said his longterm vision included green spaces in the city, more pathways, co-ordination in the health-care boards and bringing in ideas from the local citizens. “Our people are our

resources, we need to use them.” Ludwig said his longterm vision would see him getting the community leaders from various sectors more fully engaged. He said it was also important for the mayor to stay focused while exploring the diversity of the local economy. He said he felt the city could embrace more manufacturing projects as a plan to attract more revenue options. He said he would also call for more senior government funding and involvement, especially on urban infrastructure files. When it came to the constant battle to revive city streets, Halladay said that was done through contracts with local companies who had to get the work done while the City had to ensure it could be paid for. Ludwig said the City had been sending too much good money after bad in keeping the streets maintained and rebuilt and reminded the electorate the City has already redone over 100 blocks of water and sewer line replacements followed by repaving projects. Chipley said she agreed that good money had chased bad money in terms of street rebuilds and it shouldn’t have to be necessary to rebuild a street every five or six years and it was time to get after the provincial government for assistance on these things. On the beautification front, Ludwig said pathways, parks and detailing parks such as Torgeson and Kensington Greens along with better lighting in these areas were things that had been done and the City had spent over $1 million in developing these green spaces. Chipley said that when it came to beautification, “little things do make a difference. A little paint, a little lighting do matter and it’s a

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matter of safety too.” Halladay said “building parks in the new subdivisions is important and he has seen some money being invested in that, but more needs to be done.” When it came to the local plebiscite regarding the reduction of the speed limit from 50 to 40 in residential areas, Chipley said she was in favour while Halladay and Ludwig said they weren’t, but would rather see better enforcement of the current speed limits. But all said they would respect the voters’ decision. The three candidates said they appreciated the fact that more time had to be spent on mayoralty duties these days and while they maintained full-time jobs, it would be a challenge. All agreed they would do what they had to do to get the job done. In their closing remarks, Ludwig said he was not one to dwell on negatives. “We live in the best city in the province. We have things to do to improve our day-to-day lives. I’m one who is listening, and I bring passion and commitment.” Halladay, in his closing remarks, said he hoped to bring new ideas to the table with a new council to work with. Chipley said she saw “how great this city could be. If you’re happy with the way things are now, then I’m not your candidate. I’m also not one for change just for the sake of change. You deserve the courtesy and respect of council, and I want to help other people choose Estevan as their city.” The mayoralty remarks closed the formal portion of the forum as the residents in the hall gathered around all the candidates for a lot of visiting and small talk before winding up the evening’s activities.

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Councillor candidates respond to forum opportunities By Norm Park of The Mercury The nine candidates seeking a seat on the Estevan city council had their chance to promote their ideas and platforms for the benefit of the general public last Tuesday evening during the civic campaign public forum sponsored by the Estevan Chamber of Commerce. The following are summaries of the statements and stances taken by the various candidates during their opening introductions, closing statements and responses to questions ... in no specific order: Greg Hoffort: Stipulated he felt local roads, housing, infrastructure and education were the main issues needing attention. With experience in municipal governance, he said he felt he could act with others on common purpose issues using common sense. He said he felt a keen sense of responsibility since “every dollar we will spend is yours.” On questions of housing and infrastructure Hoffort said that it was no secret that Estevan required even more infrastructure work and with that would come housing opportunities especially for those wishing to build homes for lower and fixed income residents. With this in mind, it was important to keep the communication lines open between community and council and making the decisions well known in the public domain. Lori Carr: Spoke of fiscal responsibility, and noted how some projects get stalled due to budget problems and hoped she could help fix those situations so that they could get done in a more timely manner. The former councillor (six years in previous administrations) said with a background in financial planning, she could bring a fiscally responsible attitude to the council chambers. Carr said she would like to help attract new residents and businesses to improve the tax revenue base. On the question of infrastructure and housing, Carr said there was a need to handle the current growing pains and it was well known that the city was growing faster than what the current infrastructure plans can handle, but there had been small victories on that file, and she promised to work with developers to make growth continue efficiently. Cameron Robock: As an everyday working man, he said he felt he was in tune with the city and what it needed and that included more housing, especially rental units, “not more $500,000 homes.” Robock felt Estevan has fallen behind on some fronts due to this problem and many potentially good workers had already left because they couldn’t find affordable, comfortable housing. He said it was just crazy that one of Estevan’s central streets was still unpaved (a large portion of Sixth Street). The 10-year resident of the city said the local hospital needed a doctor available in the hospital at all times, not just on-call basis. Dennis Moore: One of the incumbents, said he has no problem in dealing with newcomers to the city, familiar faces or the faces of government and being retired, he remains available to attend unexpected meetings

or serve as a city representative at functions that the councillors with regular jobs can’t get to. “I’ve been doing it for three years, I’m willing to do it for another four. I love to volunteer and I want to work for you,” he said. Moore said the city required more day-care spaces, and increased support for the arts and cultural community as well as improved support for the tourism branch. The biggest challenge was to keep ahead of the growth and that meant an ambitious road resurfacing plan, a new nursing home, Souris Valley Theatre revival, improvements to educational facilities, and lobbying the provincial government for better highways into the city, along with improved living conditions for seniors. Rodney Beatty: The incumbent councillor said he wants to continue to give back to the community and increase the respect the city has within the province. “I encourage you to question government and pull back the curtain because it’s your right to hear about all the decisions that are made.” Beatty noted that changes can’t be made to previous decisions made, but a vote for him would be a vote for a promising future. “Sometimes the obstacles are ourselves, sometimes we need to get out of the way and let the city grow.” Mohammed Waseem: The local business owner/ operator said he has become aware of local issues and problems since he works within an environment that puts him in contact with over 400 people daily. He said unemployment in Estevan could or should be near zero and in a lively, honest and hard working city, there was a need to get it cleaner and greener. “We need more people, good managers who will set the right direction and everyone needs to be accountable.” Waseem saw infrastructure as being Estevan’s biggest obstacle, followed by affordable housing and then more physicians and healthcare services. “It’s very silly to have to drive to Regina for a five minute medical appointment,” he said. Waseem added that there was a need to use the local tax dollars efficiently and he emphasized the desire to see the city become a cleaner and more efficient community and some of that concern would be answered with the arrival of a truck route. Chris Istace: The incumbent councillor is an 11-year resident and local business owner and employee who “wants to be an ambassador and cheerleader for Estevan because there is a lack of optimism in the city.” He said a primary goal would be to help clean up the city and build pathways and a lot of that has been done, but it was now time to take the next step and that would include catching up on the recycling trends. On the housing file, Istace said the city needed to create more opportunities for developers and others who wanted to move forward on this issue. On the infrastructure front, Istace said it was a well known fact that very little of the federal and provincial tax dollars come back to municipalities so there

was a need for them to lobby senior governments more seriously and have them “step up” to do what is right. Istace later noted that operating the City is much like operating a business and that meant being accountable on all fronts and maintaining a need to make smart decisions because “our customers are the residents of this city.” Brian Johnson: The incumbent candidate has spent his life as an Estevan resident and claims a strong understanding of local needs. He wants to approach issues in a straight, business-like fashion complete with business plans and views the current growth and civic changes as an interesting challenge. Johnson expressed some concern over the current debt load being carried by the city, but felt the budgets could accommodate repairs to 13th Avenue, which is a provincial responsibility too, as well as some forward movement on acquiring a new nursing home and affordable housing. He is also in favour of pushing harder to get the much-discussed truck route on track. Kevin Smith: A born and raised local candidate who has been involved in retail business for over 30 years. The current chairman of the local police board said he’s seen Estevan evolve from being a stagnant city to one experiencing unprecedented growth. He’s also seen where it has fallen behind and one of those areas is in infrastructure replacement in the older sections of the city, including road rebuilding and waterlines. He feels Estevan could benefit with even more participation from local service clubs and other volunteers since every hand is needed during these busy times. He sees Estevan as a

city requiring a balanced, manageable growth plan, so even with this frantic pace of life, “We need to stop and look at what we do best

while being responsible to the people of Estevan. We have to take the time to know where we’re going.” The councillors were

asked to field only a few questions from the floor before yielding to the mayoral candidates who concluded the evening’s agenda.

A group of three council candidates at the public forum, from the left: Chris Istace, Brian Johnson and Dennis Moore.

Council candidates at the public forum, from the left: Cameron Robock, Kevin Smith and Mohammed Waseem.

Candidates for council as they appeared on stage at the public forum, from the left: Rodney Beatty, Lori Carr and Greg Hoffort.

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Two painful events Last week millions of citizens half a world apart paused to reflect on their current state of affairs as two young girls became victims of malicious events. We didn’t know 15-year-old Amanda Todd, but we grieve for her and her family. A victim of cyber bullying, Amanda took her own life after suffering too long. On the other side of the world, 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai took a bullet to the head and another one in the neck, because she wanted to go to school. She’s still alive, but barely, and we pray for her and salute her bravery. We’re not going to attempt to link these two events into one neat package, but we do feel compelled to pass along some commentary regarding the events that led Amanda to take the ultimate drastic step to end her pain. Her loss has sent up a rallying cry for someone, somewhere to please do something about the unguarded practice of cyber bullying. There are pleas for the federal government to get involved to establish a national bullying prevention strategy. This could be a non-partisan effort, but we’re afraid any effort to criminalize cyber bullying would end up as being a legal and political mess. Online misadventures are personalized events, and there is no one law that fits all remedy. But it’s getting worse and the freedoms found in models such as Facebook, we have learned time and time again, can come back to bite the unsuspecting users. Anonymity can be evil and the Internet universe can be twisted and perverse. Amanda’s tribute page has been compromised by negative responses ... that’s how bad it can get. The supposed perpetrator of the bullying tactics against her, a 32-yearold B.C. man, has apparently been exposed by other online hackers and users. So now he is being threatened by them. So here we have a situation where a supposed bully is being bullied by other bullies and the Internet is providing the weapons where vigilante groups can run rampant. They become the justice system. No police involvement required, no charges need to be laid, no court system needs to be included. The public cyber forum will serve all these purposes, including the penalty ... whether the man is guilty or not, he’s now the target and online justice must be done. There is no safe place on the Internet once the cyber trolls start marching, protected by Internet anonymity. Bad deeds or silly deeds are done through the Internet to incite attention and worlds of evil are allowed to descend and inflict their damage on their victims with intended and unintended results, and no one is really ever truly responsible. And that’s what is so dangerous about this whole mess. We mourn the loss of Amanda and others who have seen no other way out. We pray for the survival of Malala who was bravely trying to gain an education, something our kids simply take for granted as they hop on bikes and buses to travel to safe schools where they receive the finest in learning techniques delivered by caring educators. Malala knew none of that world. She had to risk her life every day in an attempt to get educated. She wanted other girls to have that opportunity. No, we won’t try to link Amanda and Malala with a common message, but we can care about the two systems and situations that led them into harm’s way with hopes that someday, somewhere, somehow there will be answers to ease the pain.

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

Beef producers get no help Pity the beef producers of our province. They just can’t seem to get a break. A decade ago it was the “BSE crisis.” This was really less of a crisis than it was about American producers trying to grab a stranglehold on their own market by making a scapegoat of Canadian beef. When it came to BSE, our system worked. Nevertheless, the BSE mess gave traction to the United States’ Country of Origin Labelling that the Canadian government is still fighting. Add to this the natural difficulties of raising beef including the ups and downs of markets and weather that have made it exceedingly difficult for beef producers to make a go of it. And now we have the largest beef recall in Canadian SERVING CANADA’S SUNSHINE CAPITAL

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Santa’s in for some tough scrutiny The over-the-top “we know what is good for you” public morals agencies are at it again. It seems that Santa Claus is now the subject of their critiques. Those who deem what is proper have dictated that images of Santa shall no longer include Santa clutching one of his well known props ... the smoking pipe. No word yet on what they are dictating for that snowman Frosty with his corncob variety utensil, but I can expect, it’s out of the annual Christmas festivity images and references too. So now that line in the song will be something like: “With a hum hum hum and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal ...” The anti-smoking lobbyists have been successful in seeing to it that there be no future references to Santa holding, or heaven forbid, smoking a pipe! So for the sake of all that is good about Christmas, shall we also submit that while we’re at it ... we best get Santa off those dangerous rooftops ... unless, of course, he is buckled in with universal standard safety belt and harness, supported by proper scaffolding and if he expects to go down any chimney, he best have his nostrils and

Norm Park All Things Considered mouth covered by a safety mask and filter. If he is on the rooftop, be aware Mr. and Mrs. Homeowner that if that roof has a slope greater than 33 degrees, it must have a railing. Please install prior to Santa’s arrival. The best time is probably while you’re hanging those festive Christmas lights ... proper voltage and environmentally friendly please. Naturally, Santa will have to come equipped with studded boots that will, of course, be steel toed. And that suit? Please ... it’s the right colour, but it must include the proper reflective crosses on the back and front, and also be the fire retardant variety. As for those reindeer, dear Mr. Claus ... I’m afraid your activities are bordering on animal abuse let alone subject to all types of air and ground traffic safety bylaws. I’m afraid those reindeer have to go Claus. Donder and Blitzen are being replaced by Volt and Prius and I have no idea where you can plug

history caused by an E. coli scare - a problem that had absolutely nothing to do with beef producers and everything to do with what happens on the slaughterhouse floor. However, were that the only problem, it would be caught, contained and fixed by now. Unfortunately, for beef producers, the problem that started on the floor of the XL Foods facility in Brooks, Alta. grew because of slaughterhouse owners ducking public responsibility, bureaucrats in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) slow to act and a federal agriculture minister showing little leadership in a true crisis. As Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart aptly put it: “I think there’s plenty of blame to go around at this point.” It was U.S. authorities who first found E. coli in a shipment of American-bound XL Foods beef on Sept. 4. That it took until Sept. 11 for CFIA officials to get an official response from XL Foods was a bigger problem, thus demonstrating the agency’s lack of clout with the slaughterhouses. The CFIA did not issue the first beef recall until Sept. 16. It took until Sept. 27 - three full weeks after the Americans raised the alarm bells and after reports of food poisoning due to E. coli - for the CFIA to temporarily suspend XL’s licence. But when a federal government agency does not have the tools to make the system work, it’s up to the politicians to make sure they do. And what beef producers received from federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz is political fingerpointing, glib remarks and unhelpful ducking of responsibility. Simply put, we need better compliance with the law and for Ritz to suggest the Conservatives weren’t able to imple-

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them in between stops. As for hours of work legislation? I submit those hardworking elves as exhibit No. 1, and we’ll move on from that point. Naturally, Santa’s presence in the home will constitute an official break and enter ... a clear violation. And if he takes the milk and cookies ... add theft. And don’t think he can compromise by pointing out that he’s about to leave presents in exchange for the dairy and bakery products. You trigger that alarm, Old Chubby and you’re into another whole new world of hurt. Besides, how do we know where you got those presents you claim you’re going to leave? And while we’re at it, do something about your diet, will ya? We need the new, improved gentrified Santa. We need a Santa who will remind us to recycle that fancy wrapping paper or he can just forget the whole thing. After all, dear Santa, you’re nothing but a fantasy conjured up by Coca-Cola, department stores and vocalists who need to bolster their cash flow. I don’t know why I’m getting all worked up over Santa so soon. We haven’t even had Halloween blown by us yet. I’m way too far ahead on my rants this season.

ment one because of the minority government is nonsense. (The bill that might have helped matters was on the floor when the Conservatives decided to prorogue Parliament.) Nor was Ritz’s absence in question period helpful when producers needed their agriculture minister in Ottawa to defend their industry. Just as unhelpful was Ritz’s glib remark at a North Battleford Rotary lunch when he said he didn’t care where the beef he ate came from. “I know it’s good. I know it’s safe. You have to handle it and cook it properly,” he said. The comment came just days before the CFIA temporarily pulled the licence from XL - the place where 40 per cent of Canadians do get their beef. Add to this the fact that when he finally did return to Ottawa for question period, Ritz denied that his government had made any cuts to the food inspection system. That very day, the Parliamentary Budget Office released a report noting the federal government’s plans to cut $32 million from “food safety and bio-security risk management systems” at Agriculture Canada and $16 million from CFIA’s “food safety program.” Those CFIA cuts in the spring budget included 300 jobs and 100 inspectors, the union said. Finally, XL Foods, which depends on beef producers for their product, took exactly one month after the initial discovery of E. coli to say anything publicly. They, too, failed the beef producers. In fact, all the aforementioned have failed our beef producers.

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Letters to the Editor Thorough study Writer happy with decision needed on Nexen The Editor: The proposed buyout of Nexen Inc., a Canadian oil and gas company that has been discovering and developing energy resources in some of the world’s most significant basins - including Western Canada, the UK North Sea, offshore West Africa and the Gulf of Mexico - has been causing quite the commotion amongst politicians and the public. Why is that? The interested buyer happens to be wholly owned by its government - a government, it can be argued, whose values and beliefs differ greatly from our country, Canada. China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC), China’s largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas, has placed a bid of $15.1 billion to takeover Nexen Inc. It wasn’t long ago in 2005 when China Minmetals made a bid for Noranda, then Canada’s largest mining enterprise. The proposal was abandoned when it became aware that Minmetals was a branch of the mines department of the Beijing government. There are obvious areas of concerns, which have come to light by both politicians and everyday Canadian citizens. Most notably: - National security and the pursuit of certain state-owned enterprise agendas; - The nationalization of a strategic Canadian company; - The sale of domestic ownership of our non-renewable natural resources; - CNOOC’s corporate governance standards - the likely refusal to abide by Canada’s standards and

the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) regulations; - Equivalent access to China’s market; - Undisputed access to Canada’s technological innovations - innovations that have been paid for by Canadian taxpayers; The Harper government, as well as the Senate Leader of the government, has stated repeatedly that there is a process in place to review and scrutinize this transaction closely in order to determine if it is of net benefit to Canada. What exactly is this process, however, and what constitutes a “net benefit?� The Investment Canada Act, which obliges the government to review significant investments in Canada by non-Canadians, provides few factors that are to be taken into account such as: the effect of the investment on the level and nature of economic activity in Canada, and the effect of the investment on competition within any industry or industries in Canada; however, the “net benefit� test remains undefined and the review process opaque. I have since, on two separate occasions, proposed to the Senate Leader to submit to the prime minister a request for a clear mandate enabling the Banking, Trade and Commerce Standing Committee to conduct a thorough study that would allow for the clarification of the current opaque “net benefit� criteria of the Investment Canada Act. A similar process took place when the Bank Act was under review, and, consequently, the committee’s recommendations were considered and implemented. Evidently,

this proved to be a success as Canada’s banking system became a leading model during the global economic crisis. A thorough study would allow the committee members to hear from experts, stakeholders, international organizations such as the Organization for Economic co-operation and Development (OECD), provincial governments, Obama’s Administration, amongst others. Such a diverse panel could provide significant input based on their knowledge and experience. In turn, the Committee can make recommendations to the government proposing an amendment to the current legislation for a more transparent and rational process. One that is not based on the Conservative agenda, rather, based on serving the best interests of all Canadians. Unfortunately, I have yet to receive a clear response from the Senate Leader, but hope that the Conservative government, a government that prides itself as having a strong track record where the economy is concerned, will seriously consider my non-partisan request. Hon. CÊline Hervieux-Payette, P.C., Senator Ottawa, Ont.

The Editor: It’s great news that Estevan is growing and expanding. It was long overdue that we have another Tim Hortons. I was very pleased that they chose the location north of the train tracks as the traffic at our Tim Hor-

tons on Fourth Street was getting heavier weekly. Thanks Tim Hortons and good luck on your new restaurant. Rod Perry, Estevan, Sask.

Why is gov’t cutting food inspection? The Editor: In June, MP Ed Komarnicki chose to make significant cuts to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency by voting in favour of the Conservative omnibus budget bill. Liberals voted against these cuts because Canadians deserve to feel confident that their food supply is protected just as our farmers and ranchers deserve safe and stable business. Unfortunately these cuts went ahead and undetected E. coli contamination at the XL Foods facility in Brooks, Alberta, led to the largest meat recall in Canadian history, spanning all the provinces and territories, plus 41 states. Alarmingly, the outbreak was first detected by U.S. food inspectors, not CFIA, and it took over two weeks for the first re-

call to be issued. At least 10 people have fallen ill. Conservative messaging that everything is fine is cold comfort to those who are sick or were exposed to E. coli. Canadians expected the government to heed the lessons of the 2008 listeriosis crisis, which left 22 dead and 35 others gravely ill. Yet the comprehensive audit of our food safety system recommended by an independent review has yet to occur four years later. Not only a terrible human tragedy, this may turn out to be the worst crisis in our beef industry since the discovery of BSE, or mad cow disease in 2003, which led to an immediate worldwide ban on all Canadian beef exports. Our cattlemen and food processors are

at risk of another financial body blow, yet the Conservatives have just cut farm risk management programs, Agri-Stability and Agri-Invest. Why is Mr. Komarnicki cutting support for farmers in crisis? Why is he supporting cuts that remove vital resources from food safety professionals and creating a space where the industry is responsible for more and more of its self-regulation? Waiting for Canadians to get sick is not a food safety strategy. Liberals support our scientists and professionals who are on the front line of food safety and call on Mr. Komarnicki to do the same. Frank Valeriote, MP Liberal Party Critic for Agriculture and AgriFood

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Public school enrolment on the increase for the second straight year It may not be a huge increase, but it’s certainly significant. For the second consecutive year, the South East Cornerstone Public School Division is registering an increase in overall enrolment. “We’re officially at 8,275,� said education director Marc Casavant, referring to the school registration numbers that are taken at the end of September that serve as the official count for provincial funding purposes. “That’s an increase of 130 students from last year’s official count.� The enrolment figures represent an approximate 1.5 per cent increase and over 50 of those additional students will be found in and around the Estevan area, he said. The Cornerstone division holds 38 schools that embrace an area as far north and east as Moosomin and as far west as Pangman and Ogema. “There is a definite sign of growth in the Estevan, Weyburn and Moosomin areas and then we have pockets of growth. For instance, Midale is showing a reduction this year, but it’s still well up over a few years ago. Central School there had fewer than 100 students a few years ago, now it’s at 158, which is a drop of 12 from last year, so we’re seeing some stability

in some school numbers,� Casavant added. The other promising sign is reflected in kindergarten enrolment numbers, which are stabilizing or showing growth in most schools. “Levelling off, or showing small growth is a lot better than showing continual declines, which is what we had before,� he said. Across the province, all but three school divisions outside of Regina and Saskatoon were still showing declines in enrolments. Cornerstone is one of the three that is assuredly moving up now. Saskatoon leads the enrolment race though, showing an increase of nearly 800 students compared with 2011 numbers. “I would suggest that the oilfield is finally showing signs of growth from a family perspective. We had growth in the patch, but it wasn’t equating in terms of kids in the classrooms. As busy as it was, I could have anticipated a growth of as much as four or five per cent,� Casavant said. Cornerstone will be submitting an application for some increased funding based on the enrolments. The director said they would work with the Education Ministry and see if they can qualify for some of the adjustment money, realizing that the majority of any additional funds

Estevan Comprehensive School is realizing an increase of 36 students this year making the total enrolment 850. will probably be funnelled into Saskatoon and Regina. “But that’s why we have our annual visit with the MLAs who represent our division, that’s why we meet with treasury board officials too. We try to make our case.� Casavant said that as far as he knew, southwest Saskatchewan schools are pretty well stable in terms of enrolment while the northeast region is down as is the Prince Albert sector. All the rest are fairly

stable or showing just slight movements up or down. “I believe we are now the sixth largest school division in the province and this is a much better situation we’ve found ourselves in these past two years compared with massive declines for so many years,� Casavant said. The director said he and the board of trustees still harbour concerns about the provincial funding model and the need for stability on that front

since changes were implemented three years ago. The changes took away the school division’s ability to set their own mill rates and generate their own funding bases. “If we don’t get stabilized funding soon, we can’t plan and spin-offs become infrastructure concerns. We need to know what a sustainable school division looks like. There are many variables such as transportation and maintenance issues that change from one division to the next. Then there is the question of locally determined teacher benefits. Each division has a different plan or agreement,� Casavant said. Referencing the list of local schools, here are the official school names, followed by indications of whether it is a kindergarten to Grade 6, or K-8, K-9 or

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Students will rise to the challenge Challenge Day is coming back to the Estevan Comprehensive School, and that means the new crop of freshmen will continue what will be a tradition of going through the program that encourages students to see what life is like for their peers. Nancy Zeleny, transition co-ordinator with the Southeast Advocates for Employment who is involved in bringing the event to the school, said the biggest theme of the workshops is promoting empathy among students in both a school and community setting. “Don’t judge, don’t go off of first impressions. Everybody has difficulties in their life and successes,” said Zeleny. “Until you see that person for who they really are, you shouldn’t judge them. Take a look at who that person is underneath it all. It’s a great message for youth to get when they’re in Grade 9.” The first Challenge Day came to ECS this past March, when the San Francisco-based group attended the school for three days of workshops. United Way Estevan contributed to the event and after see-

ing everything in action, decided to put up $15,000 each year for the next three in order to bring Challenge Day to the school’s new crop of Grade 9 students. “What is really exciting is that we need to have approximately 25 volunteers everyday,” noted Zeleny. “Last year, United Way had volunteers there and they participated, and that’s where they were really able to see how successful it was for those students.” Zeleny also noted that after the three days at ECS from Oct. 29 to 31, the Challenge Day crew will head to Lampman for a one-day session at the school there on Nov. 1. She said the event held in the spring was a success, reaching about 300 students. This year the first two days will be for the Grade 9 students, while the third day will be for seniors who want to participate. “What we were finding around the school is that some of the 10s, 11s and 12s were feeling kind of jilted because they didn’t get to take part, and

they were hearing about it,” said Zeleny. She noted that because aspects of Challenge Day are used for a reality T V

show on MTV, youth are “really in tune with it.” She said they are already seeing a change in the school system as well as out in the community. In three years, all students at ECS will have gone through the program, and Zeleny said that’s when the benefits can truly be measured. “That’s when we’ll

really see the effects and power of Challenge Day.” If anyone is interested in becoming an adult volu n t e e r, they are

still looking for more, and Zeleny added that after seeing it herself in the spring, the experience is worth it for everyone. “We’ll take as many

Impaired driving charge laid A domestic disturbance on the night of Oct. 15 led members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) to a residence on the south side of the city. The two people involved in the disturbance were spoken to and no fur-

ther police action was required. On that same evening, a 29-year-old man was arrested and charged with impaired driving and driving while his blood-alcohol level was above .08 per cent. He now has a Nov. 26 court date.

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people who want to come in and take part in it, because honestly, it’s just as beneficial for the adults who are involved as the students. I hear it all the time.” She was one of the volunteers last March and called it an experience like no other. “It opens your eyes with the workshops they take you through and the skill sets that you learn. You just don’t forget it.” Zeleny said the days start with volunteers cheering on the students entering the gymnasium followed by some ice-breaking sessions. “You’re having fun, and you’re mingling. You’re getting to know each other and just getting them comfortable in the room with each other,” she said. Then the conversation turns more serious,

dealing with bullying and respect, before breaking into smaller groups, called the family group. That’s where the game If You Really Knew Me … is played. Everybody in the group completes the sentence by sharing something personal that the rest of their group wouldn’t know. “It blows my mind every time because these students just open right up,” said Zeleny. “They want people to listen to them. They want to have their stories heard.” As the day nears the end, things get a little more fun again, and there are a lot of games to play. “At the end of the day (the students) don’t want to leave the room, then they’re hanging around and they’re hugging each other. It’s an awesome experience to see start to finish,” added Zeleny. She said anyone who wants to volunteer should call the school at 6344761.

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The ribbon was officially cut on a new affordable housing project in Estevan Friday. Six units in a 12 unit complex owned by SV Rental Corporation will be rented out at more affordable rates than the typical market price. From left to right: John Aston of the SV Rental Corporation, MP Ed Komarnicki, MLA Doreen Eagles and city manager Jim Puffalt.

Affordable housing units announced The first in what many hope will be more announcements on affordable housing in Estevan was made Friday. A brief ceremony was held to announce the opening of six affordable housing units in a 12-unit complex that is located on the 1600 block of First Street. According to a government press release, the hous-

ing project by the SV Rental Corporation received $1 million in funding through the federal/provincial affordable housing agreement. Of the six units, four are two-bedroom units and two of them are three bedroom units. Representatives from both the federal and provincial governments as well

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as the City of Estevan were on hand for Friday’s announcement and praised the co-operation that allowed the project to happen. Souris-Moose Mountain MP Ed Komarnicki represented Diane Finley, the minister responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and said he was excited to see some federal money come to his home constituency. “The shortage of housing and the whole idea of having adequate housing comes up time and time again,� said Komarnicki.

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do together to make something happen.� John Aston, the president of the SV Rental Corporation, said the ability to offer the six units to the public at an affordable rate was a direct result of the company’s partnership with the provincial and federal governments. He added that the six units will be rented out at a rent that is lower than the going rate in the local market. “So lower than what these units would be rented for if the government wasn’t involved,� he said. “The way they define that is there are statistics published by the CMHC on what the rents are in each city of 10,000 and over and so they base what we can rent (the units) at based on an average of those CMHC numbers.� Anyone interested in learning more about the units may contact Aston at 1-306522-6271. Aston expects two units will be ready in November with two more ready in December and the final two in January.

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Reminder to get a flu shot this week The Sun Country Health Region issued a reminder this week that fl u clinics are now open around the district. A schedule of the various clinics in Estevan and area was published earlier and they are underway. Those who missed the original printed schedule are invited to phone the Estevan Public Health office at 637-3626 for details

regarding locations and times. Immunization against the influenza virus is recommended for everyone and especially for those who are more susceptible such as people over the age of 65, people with chronic conditions, pregnant women (any trimester) and children between the ages of six and 59 months.

“We also want to protect the family members and contacts of the individuals listed above, so they don’t spread influenza to the people most at risk for complications,� said Dr. Shauna Hudson, medical health officer for SCHR. Other people who are a priority for immunization include: Household members and those with

close contact with infants under six months, childcare and day-care employees and health-care workers, health care students and health care volunteers. Hudson also reminds people not to visit long term facilities if they have a cold or the flu. “People can decrease the risk of spreading influenza and other respiratory infections by not visiting

long-term care residents when they have a cold or flu symptoms.� In addition, the public can help prevent the spread of influenza to friends and family by using proper handwashing techniques. Washing your hands often with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer and using cough etiquette (coughing into a sleeve) are recommended.

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Judge to consider jail in upcoming sentencing A decision on whether there will be jail time served in a sexual interference case is slated for Nov. 5. Johnathan Rosso pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual interference after the female victim came forward with the complaint almost two years following the incident. The matter came to light in March this year while the incident occurred in July 2010 when she was 14. A sentencing hearing was held at Estevan provincial court on Monday

with the Crown prosecutor calling for an 18-month jail term, which would be the maximum under the circumstances. The defence suggested a conditional sentence served in the community would be more appropriate, and Rosso would be able to go through programming that isn’t available through the provincial jail system. Crown prosecutor Erin Schroh said the sexual contact occurred over a few days when Rosso, a Macoun resident, and the victim were alone.

The victim was suffering from headaches, and Rosso told her massaging would help cure it. He then proceeded to touch her under her bra and genitals. The contact lasted for about an hour or two each time. The victim was uncomfortable and didn’t know what to say, but eventually told him it wasn’t helping her headache. He then told her he was sorry for what he did and said she shouldn’t tell anybody about it. The victim told her school counsellor earlier this year, and the matter was brought to police attention. Schroh said Rosso justifies what he did by saying it was something he had hoped would cure her headache.

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She noted that if the contact was something he thought had some kind of medical purpose, he wouldn’t have tried to hide it or tell the victim not to tell anybody about it. The victim wrote a victim impact statement that Schroh shared with the court. In it, she said she was hurt emotionally and has become distant with her friends and family. “I felt like it was my fault. I felt dirty,” she said in the statement. Schroh noted the presentence report listed Rosso as a medium risk to generally reoffend but only a low risk to reoffend sexually. “His justification for

this offence is that he rationalizes his actions by saying that if there was a way to bring her pleasure, it would take away her pain,” she said, adding that Rosso partially blames the victim as well as an addiction to pornography. Rosso’s defence lawyer Mike Weger said his client has been addicted to pornography since age 12, and it has “corrupted his morals and confused his reality” so that he may have felt that what he was doing would be helpful for the girl. He said Rosso never shifts blame to the victim and has been very remorseful when he’s dealing with

the matters. Rosso was supported by family, who appeared with him in court. The judge reserved his decision to Nov. 5. In other court proceedings, sentencing for Jessica Smith, Dustin MacNeil and Amanda Knebush was scheduled for Jan. 22. The three co-accused have pleaded guilty to forcible confinement, while MacNeil has also pleaded to a count of assault causing bodily harm, stemming from an incident involving kidnapping from May 2011. Three other co-accused are set to appear on Nov. 5, when dates for sentencing may be set.

Another Internet scam exposed It’s a scam called Ransomware and local computer users who have found their computers frozen or locked out and then receive pop-up messages that tell them their computers have been used for the downloading of child pornography or illegal music downloading should probably rest easy, but only after contacting police. The warning pop up messages, allegedly coming from the RCMP or other Canadian government agencies, tell recipients to pay $100 via Ukash, an online payment provider, so their computers can be unlocked. This type of scheme is

known as Ransomware and is a scam designed to create shock and anxiety so victims will respond quickly. Estevan Police Service stated in a release issued on Monday that sending money will not fix your computer, it will remain locked and for sure, do not send any money anywhere through any means in an attempt to get back on. “Neither police nor any Canadian government agency would hijack computers in order to obtain money. The Ransomware presence is hard evidence that your computer has been infected by malicious software (malware) and that must be dealt

with,” said EPS. They go on to suggest that the recommended way to regain access to computer and regular services is to seek the help of a recognized computer technician who can remove the malware. To protect against cyber attacks, people must regularly update their software and it should contain up-todate anti-virus, spyware and firewall protections. Anyone receiving a Ransomware type message is asked to contact the Estevan Police Service at 634-4767 and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888495-8501.

Theft of construction materials concerns RCMP There has been an escalation of incidents lately that are requiring further investigation by the members of the RCMP detachment in Estevan. The local RCMP personnel stated that between Oct. 1 and Oct. 5, 128 feet of 750 gauge wire cabling was taken from a construction site south of Lampman. The wire cabling had an eight-inch round coating in orange plastic with three, two-inch thick copper conducting wires. The total value of this cable was estimated at $12,000 so the Estevan detachment is advising construction site owners

and managers to take extra measures when attempting to secure materials when they know they are going to be left unattended for any period of time. On that same topic, the police are advising anyone who is engaged in any type of scrap metal business to be on the lookout for people selling or disposing of materials similar to that which was noted above and to contact the local detachment at 637-4400 if they are approached to make a purchase of similar materials. The report may also be made through the anonymous Crimestoppers phone line at 1-800-222-8477.

RCMP said that sometime between Oct. 3 and 9 several buildings located at NE 2-6-6 W2 in the RM of Browning were victimized by vandals. Many of the windows in these buildings had been smashed. The police are also on the lookout for thieves who took a 500 mm culvert that measured six metres in length from land located at W 20-5-8 W2 in the RM of Benson sometime between Oct. 8 and 10. Once again, if anyone encounters someone trying to sell or offload similar materials, please contact the local detachment or Crimestoppers.

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2012 Harvest operations complete Other than a few small pockets, the 2012 harvest has wrapped up in Saskatchewan. In the weekly crop report, it was stated that producers have 99 per cent of the crop combined. The five-year (20072011) provincial average for this time of year is 90 per cent combined. The southwestern, east-central and northeastern regions have 99 per

cent of the crop combined, while the west-central region has 98 per cent combined and the northwest has 97 per cent combined. Producers have almost 100 per cent of winter wheat, fall rye, spring wheat, durum, barley, lentils, peas, chickpeas and mustard combined. In the southeast, producers now have 99 per cent of the 2012 crop in the bin, up from 98 per cent last

week. The frost in the region may hasten harvesting of the flax remaining in the field. Areas such as Odessa received two to three days of killing frost in a row. The week was characterized by cool and windy weather with scattered light showers and snow flurries. Precipitation ranged from nil to seven mm reported in the Tantallon area. Since April 1, rainfall in the region has ranged from 193

mm (Ceylon area) to 540 mm (Tantallon area). Topsoil moisture ratings on cropland are reported as 23 per cent adequate, 49 per cent short and 28 per cent very short. On hay land and pasture, topsoil moisture is rated as 23 per cent adequate, 50 per cent short and 27 per cent very short. Producers are hoping for significant precipitation to recharge the soil. The majority of live-

stock producers are indicating they have adequate to surplus supplies of hay (97 per cent), straw (98 per cent), greenfeed (100 per cent) and feed grain (89 per cent) for their winter feeding needs. Producers are busy finishing up harvest, working fields, hauling bales and spraying weeds. Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as two per

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cent surplus, 36 per cent adequate, 41 per cent short and 21 per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 36 per cent adequate, 38 per cent short and 25 per cent very short. Livestock producers are indicating they have adequate to surplus supplies of hay, straw, greenfeed and feed grain for their winter feeding needs.

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Meet the candidates In an effort to give voters everything they need to make an informed decision in the Oct. 24 municipal election, The Mercury invited each of the nine council candidates to explain to voters in 100 words or less why the public should vote for them. All nine candidates were given an opportunity to make a submission in their own words and all that were received are included below.

Rodney Beatty I am fortunate to live in this thriving and vibrant community and want to give back to our city by serving as a member of your city council. I will work hard to ensure we forge ahead through the growing pains as our community continues to redefine itself as the place to do business, visit and live. My initiatives over the next four years will be a safer community, transparency in city government and working with stakeholders and residents to develop a cohesive plan for our community. I humbly ask for your support on October 24 by voting for me.

Lori Carr I would like to take this opportunity to ask for your support in the upcoming civic election. I have worked for the past 17 years in a local financial planning office where I am a licensed adviser. With my past history of service on Estevan city council for six years, I will be able to hit the ground running, without a huge learning curve. If voted in, I commit to think of our community as a whole, while keeping in mind the needs of the individual taxpayer when making decisions that will affect both you and me.

Workplace rights an issue in Sask. A handful of recent events have prompted the provincial government to remind the public of their workplace rights. In a press release, the Ministry of Labour have received a number of media inquiries regarding unlawful payroll deduction. Though Labour Standards has received relatively few formal complaints regarding unlawful payroll deductions, it is an issue they take seriously. In Saskatchewan wages may only be deducted for: • Statutory requirements such as income tax, employment insurance and Canada Pension Plan, pension plans or union dues. • Voluntary deductions such as Canada Savings Bonds, charitable contributions or social funds upon employee consent. • Voluntary employee purchases. • Deductions agreed to

by the majority of employees for items such as group insurance or other employee benefits. Wages cannot be deducted for broken equipment, cash register shortages, mandatory training, improper use of company equipment or actions taken by others. Employers cannot deduct wages to compensate for a customer leaving a bar or restaurant without paying a bill, or a driver leaving a gas station without paying. If an employee believes wages have been unlawfully deducted, they are encouraged to contact the Labour Standards division of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety by calling 1-800-667-1783. Government is working to ensure Saskatchewan workplaces are fair, safe and competitive by modernizing existing legislation that governs workplaces in the province.

Greg Hoffort I believe success on city council will come from working as a team with a common purpose and common sense. An effective city council must listen to what the residents of Estevan are saying and always respect the fact that every decision we make and every dollar we spend belongs to you the citizens of Estevan. Selfless, dedicated teamwork with a can’t lose attitude is what is necessary to make improvements to Estevan. It would be a privilege to go to work for you as a member of your city council and I respectfully ask for your support on October 24.

Chris Istace Three years ago I wanted to see work done on improved green spaces, crosswalks, pathways and parks and to see the City step back from lot development and work with private developers. We had success in this area but the work is nowhere done and we must continue on that path. As for my new goals, Curbside recycling is key. We are behind in our region with recycling and must see Estevan as a leader not a follower. Infrastructure is important but what is crucial to me is balancing the needs of our current residents while building for growth and the future.

Brian Johnson Dedicated, experienced, and outstanding attendance. My vision for Estevan: Short term: Truck route by-pass started; improve financial picture; repair major roads; sidewalks and curbs; offer affordable housing and new senior citizen housing. Long term: good creative planning for future growth. Ask me a question and I will get you an answer. Estevan needs some hard work and investment. The right council team will take you there, no question. Vote for me as your councillor to take Estevan, to the next level of change. I have lived here all my life, and what a great place to call home.

Dennis Moore I will be completing my three-year term as councillor in a few days. My report to you is that I have enjoyed all aspects of being of service to you, the taxpayer. All council meetings were attended to that were required of me. I followed up on all enquiries and phone calls with punctual timelines and in most cases, a positive result. I would be honoured to serve you for another term and will continue with my best to make our city a better place to live. If you like what I’ve accomplished last term, please vote Moore for councillor.

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Sub-division No. 3 – Spruce Ridge – Estevan Rural – Number to be Elected: 1 Sub-division No. 4 – Queen Elizabeth – Weyburn Rural – Number to be Elected: 1 will be recieved on the 7th day of November, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Returning OfďŹ cer at the OfďŹ ce of the Holy Family R.C.S.S.D. No. 140, 3rd Floor, 110 Souris Avenue, Weyburn, SK. AND during regular business hours on October 23rd to November 6th, 2012 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/École 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

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Gunnlaugson recognized with Lifesaver Award A local man was recently recognized in Ottawa after saving the life of his 10-year-old daughter. Darcy Gunnlaugson found himself in a situation last year no parent ever wants to be in. His daughter came to him with her hands crossed at her throat and unable to make even a whisper for help. The SaskPower mechanic immediately sprung into action to

dislodge what was clogging her airway and in just a few seconds it was done. Gunnlaugson said being able to save the life of his daughter, Emma, was amazing. “First of all, I was shocked afterwards. I was thinking, ‘I can’t believe that just happened,’� he said. “It’s awesome.� He said after the incident, he started thinking

about friends of his who are EMTs, and had bit of a greater appreciation for them as well. The incident occurred at home when his daughter came running to him from another room. “My daughter was in the kitchen, and I hear this terrible noise and I’ve never heard a noise like this before,� said Gunnlaugson. “She comes running out

into the living room with her hands up at her throat. Her mouth is wide open.� He knew something was amiss and quickly asked her if she was OK. “Nothing comes out (in response), no little gargle, can’t even hear her exhaling. So right then and there I knew she was choking.� He jumped out of his chair, tilted her forward and gave a one-handed slap in

the middle of her back, but that didn’t work. “Then I did the onehanded Heimlich manoeuvre for kids, and then out came a double orange segment from one of those mandarin oranges.� Gunnlaugson noted that everything happened very fast, adding that the whole incident took no more than 10 seconds. “There was no time to panic for either one of us. She was so level headed when she came putting her hands at her throat. I didn’t even have time to holler upstairs to my wife or call 911. It’s done in a matter of seconds.� He doesn’t recall ever telling his children exactly what they should do if they found themselves choking, so the fact that Emma was calm and aware enough to go straight for her father certainly helped. She had taken the Home Alone course and completed a babysitting course, Gunnlaugson said, so she does have some knowledge of first aid as well. After the incident, he called up the safety officer at work thanking her for the first-aid training he received through his job.

“I said, ‘Oh, it’s a good thing you sent me for first aid because I actually got to use it last night, and I saved Emma’s life,’� he said. It was that phone call that eventually led to his recognition by the Canadian Electricity Association, receiving the 2012 Lifesaving Award in Ottawa on Oct. 2, during their annual Occupational Health and Safety Awards reception. Souris-Moose Mountain MP Ed Komarnicki presented the award, and prior to the reception brought Gunnlaugson’s story up in the House of Commons. Gunnlaugson also received the 2011 Lifesaver Award through SaskPower. He said when he was presented the award, he took Emma up with him and people at the event started to get a little teary-eyed after hearing the story. He added that following the choking incident, his wife went to get first-aid training on her own. Gunnlaugson has also wondered if he didn’t have the training, or just wasn’t at home, what could have been. He encourages everyone to get all the training they can get because it could be useful at any time.

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Job openings remain high locally The number of job postings on saskjobs.ca increased in September 2012 over last September, going up by 0.62 per cent. There were 15,323 job postings this September compared to 15,229 last year. “With a strong economy comes a strong labour market demand,� Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “Employers in the province are using saskjobs.ca to fill positions in communities across the province in a wide array of trades and professions.� Postings are up on a year-over-year basis in health (up 27.79 per cent),

sales (up 8.79 per cent) and engineers, architects, IT and natural sciences (up 5.66 per cent). The Estevan region continues to be among the top areas for job seekers. As of Monday there were over 1,100 jobs available in southeast Sasaktchewan. The sales and service sector accounted for the majority of total as there were 458 openings on Monday. There were also 369 openings in the trade, transport and construction sector. Job postings in Saskatoon totalled 3,099 in September. Regina had 4,210 listings.

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Speed limit decision looming for voters Along with being asked to select the next mayor and members of council who will guide the direction of the city over the next four years, Estevan voters will also be asked to vote on a speed limit referendum next Wednesday. After three previous votes to lower the speed limit in residential areas to 40 km died in council chambers, the current administration decided to ask voters to settle the matter once and for all. The question posed to voters next week will be “I agree that the maximum driving speed limit should be reduced on streets within the City of Estevan from 50 km to 40 km with the exception of the following: Fourth Street, Sixth Street, King Street, Perkins Street, Devonian Street, Escana Street, K e n s i n g t o n Av e n u e , Souris Avenue/Highway 47 portion, Mississippian Drive, Imperial Avenue,

a segment of our population including some recently arrived immigrants that do a lot of walking or bike riding because they don’t drive, so we have more pedestrian traffic than we have ever had.� Block said although he hopes it never happens, he fears it is just a matter of time before there is a serious accident in a residential area and possibly a fatality. “There are many streets in the Hillside area and Pleasantdale area — a couple that come to mind are Grundeen Crescent and McCormick Crescent — which are extremely narrow streets and 50 km is just way too fast on those streets.� Public reaction to the plebiscite question has been largely negative as many feel a reduction is not necessary. Another argument is that if enforcement was better then such a measure would not be needed.

Block said when confronted with such comments he reminds people that the change would only occur in the residential areas and many of the city’s primary roadways would not be impacted. He also noted that with the speed limit set at 50 km, a number of drivers push the threshold to 60 km. “I have no problem saying this; everybody knows that when it says 50 you are probably not going to get touched at 60 or at least that has how it has been to date. So if it was dropped to 40, hopefully it would slow people down to the 50 range.� On the topic of enforcement, Block said speeders are often not breaking into the range that warrant a ticket but are still driving too fast for the area. He added that it also becomes an issue of where to best allocate officers, but said he is hopeful to have two

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to offer people with better choices that will help make the world a better place. The SRC representatives returned home on Sept. 21. On Sept. 24, staff adviser Mrs. Kurtz took eight students to the Canadian Student Leadership Conference in Weyburn. Those students included: Michelle Fergusson, Mackenzie Knoble, Joshua Pele, Kale Little, Tate Wrubleski, Curtis McGillvary, Brooke Pachal and AnnaRae Gustafson. The group shared a once in a lifetime experience. They met students from every province who were excited to engage in activities and share ideas to take back to their schools. Early mornings and late nights were the norm for these students as they participated in fun events, team building and leadership activities that opened their eyes to what leadership truly means. They will never forget the amazing keynote speakers such as Mike “Pinball� Clemons, a former CFL player and Hall of Famer,

Submitted by AnnaRae Gustafson, Brooke Pachal and Emily Hegland The Estevan Comprehensive School’s Student Representative Council has worked tirelessly these last few weeks, and they’re not finished yet. On Sept. 19, Tairyn Thompson, Brayden Gervais, Quentin Vanderschaaf, Colten Sutter, Danielle Franko, Sierra Sealy, Lindsey Fitzpatrick and

Superior Avenue, Superior Road, Borquin Road, Nesbitt Drive, Howard Street, Industry road and Woodlawn Avenue.� The push to have council vote on lowering the speed limit in the impacted areas on the three previous occasions and in the plebiscite came from the Board of Police Commissioners who long held the belief that a drop is needed for the safety of Estevan residents. Chief Del Block of the Estevan Police Service said speed of vehicles in the residential areas of the city is one of the two most common complaints he receives from residents. “The two most common complaints I get is speed in the residential areas and noisy vehicles,� Block said. “The speed is a very serious public safety issue. We have many young children here in the city and more and more young families moving into the city. We also have

Veronique Poirier along with SRC presidents Karissa Gustafson and Shaylee Foord went to the Saskatchewan Student Leadership Conference accompanied by adviser Josh LeBlanc. The conference was held in Watrous and the theme was Make a Wave 2012. The main charity of the SLC was the Terry Fox Foundation, with one of the keynote speakers being Terry’s brother Fred. The other keynote speakers were Scott Hammell,

Former ECS student earns Legion scholarship Once every year the Saskatchewan Command of the Royal Canadian Legion awards 10 Jack Moore Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $300 to deserving students in Saskatchewan schools that have completed their Grade 12 education and are furthering their studies in a first year university or technical school program. This year it was announced that an Estevan-

based student, Garrett Bryton Earl is the recipient of one of these scholarships. Earl is currently enrolled in an engineering program at the University of Saskatchewan. Donna Gosselin, the executive director of Provincial Command, said the Legion extended its congratulations to Earl and wished him success in his chosen field of study.

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Chief Del Block full-time traffic officers in 2013 and would possibly dedicate one officer to residential areas. “We are approaching this from a public safety perspective. This is not about revenue gather-

ing, it’s not about getting more fine money, it’s about safety and it’s to address one of the most common complaints that comes into the police department, speeding in the residential area.�

who spoke of doing things for others and appreciating what others do for you. The students also heard from Mark Scharenbroich, a comedian with a profound ability to make a connection with youth. He spoke about engaging the student body, and how the dinosaurs died from smoking, but the core message was to stop comparing people and to stop comparing ourselves. He said, “don’t count your crayons, just draw pictures.� With those seven words, he was able to silence the room and then received a standing ovation. The week passed too fast, with students arriving home in the wee hours of the morning Sept. 26. After both groups returned, they met with the remaining SRC members and discussed how to bring what they learned to the school. They have also fundraised for the United Way. They tied the Thanksgiving holiday to fundraisers such as pie bingo at lunch where

students could win a free pie. The SRC students were also out raking lawns around the community for donations this past week. “Cuff ‘em up� is another fundraiser where students paid to have their teacher handcuffed to the desk for an entire class. This was also in support of the United Way, then the SRC members were on the telethon site for the night shift. We hope that most homes in Estevan and Bienfait were visited by the ECS sports teams and clubs who came out to the ECS discount card blitz on Oct. 3. We would like to thank everyone who came out as well as everyone who bought a card. We truly appreciate the community’s support. Anyone who still wishes to purchase an ECS discount card may contact the school office at 634-4761. There are still students selling cards as well and the fundraiser will continue for a couple more weeks.

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Chamber members hear about plant science advances About 25 members of the Estevan and District Chamber of Commerce had an introduction to the plant life sciences side of farming last Wednesday afternoon during their regular monthly luncheon meeting at Allie’s Dining. Janice Tranberg, vicepresident, Western Canada for CropLife Canada, provided a power point display and verbal presentation to the members, outlining the work being done by this trade association that works with senior agriculture sector industries in providing biotech improvements to increase crop yields in a safe manner using approved pesticide

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and herbicides. Tranberg said CropLife is a proponent of stewardship of farm lands across Canada, contributing to the economy through improvements to producers’ bottom line. “The company provides pre-farm, on-farm and post-farm economics,� she said. Since farming in Canada is a $70 billion business and provides up to two million jobs in bringing 8.8 per cent of the gross domestic product to market, it’s a big, big business, she said. On a regional basis, she said farming production on the Prairies is a $17

billion business in grains, oilseeds, peas and lentils as the leading crops grown, while in B.C. for instance, the focus is more on fruits and vegetables. As crop yields increase, it leads to an increase in jobs, as many as 97,000 full-time jobs, Tranberg said. The use of pesticides and technology increases yields as much as $10 billion yearly, she suggested. There is a partnership with Ducks Unlimited, she noted, wherein CropLife technology has allowed farmers to identify and leave more marginal land in a natural state.� No tillage practices

mean farmers are losing less topsoil and greenhouse capture and uses are coming of age along with methods to combat drought and soil salinity as well as pest pressures. When it’s all said and done, the consumer benefits, Tranberg said, noting that the green revolution began in Canada in the 1940s and continues to this day. As the world’s population increases yearly, it means food production will have to increase by about 50 per cent by 2050 and it will have to be done safely. Tranberg was introduced and thanked by chamber president Dennis Bode.

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The provincial government has announced the creation of two committees tasked with establishing wheat and barley commissions in Saskatchewan. “Industry asked our government to help start this process, to bring together key partners and work with them to put together a plan for the future of wheat and barley levies in our province,� Ag Minister Lyle Stewart said. “I am pleased the industry is coming together to help move this initiative

The Estevan and District Chamber of Commerce is in the midst of a busy season that is only going to get busier according to their calendar of coming events. That information was delivered to the members attending the monthly business meeting Oct. 10 in Allie’s Dining. Rory Fleming representing the Southeast Advocates for Employment, was invited to talk about the work that they do, especially with the Community Advocates for Employment (CAFE) which addresses those people who are somehow disadvantaged but seeking employment. “We help them find

full-time employment while overcoming their barriers,� said Fleming. “We guarantee they’ll get a job. Sometimes they end up coming back to us because it might not work out the first time, but we offer that guarantee,� Fleming said. An update on the United Way telethon was also provided as were upcoming events on the C of C calendar. A human resources seminar was planned as part of Small Business Week, said Rebecca Howie of the C of C, while the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth luncheon meeting with Saskatchewan’s Economy Minister Bill Boyd was on the agenda

for Oct. 26 followed by the pumpkin decorating contest and activities the next day with evening activities centred around the pumpkins that will be on display in Churchill Park from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to bring their decorated pumpkin to the park between 2 and 4 p.m. and then join the walk through the pumpkin patch in the evening while enjoying hot chocolate, candies and those who will arrive in costumes, ready for some spooky pictures. Entry forms for the decorating contest are available online at www. estevanchamber.ca or by e-mailing to: rebecca@ estevanchamber.ca

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Saskatchewan. By focusing on the delivery of exercise programs through homecare networks, the research team aims to reduce the impact falls have on the lives of Saskatchewan residents and the health-care system. Other studies funded in partnered programs are listed on SHRF’s website at www. shrf.ca. “SHRF is extremely pleased to be able to participate in a number of federal health research initiatives due to the funding entrusted to us from the Innovation and Science Fund,� SHRF’s CEO June Bold said. “We strongly encourage Saskatchewan’s health researchers to submit applications to these federal initiatives, and our organization continues to offer support to researchers and decision-makers interested in conducting health research.� The Innovation and Science Fund provides funding to Saskatchewan universities, colleges and research institutes in support of projects receiving approval and funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Canada Research Chairs Program, the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, and CIHR’s Regional Partnership Program.

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SOUNDING OFF “I know everybody is, I wouldn’t say they’re down, but they’re frustrated at this point with the effort that’s been put in without the results.� — Estevan Bruins head coach Keith Cassidy on the team’s 2-7-1

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Two more losses for struggling Bruins SJHL club scores one goal in pair of road games The CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins feel they have mostly done the right things so far, but aren’t getting the results. That was the message from head coach and general manager Keith Cassidy after two tight road losses on the weekend sunk the team deeper into what is now a 2-7-1 slump to start the season. The Bruins lost 2-0 to the Humboldt Broncos on Friday and 2-1 to the undefeated Flin Flon Bombers on Saturday. “If you’d told me last year that we’d only give up two goals in each of those games, I’d have told you we’d come back with four points,� said Cassidy, referring to the team’s offensive struggles out of the gate. “I think we created enough chances; again, it’s just that the finish is something that’s eluding us and we’re going to have to adjust that. I think for the most part, we played well.� On Saturday, against a Bombers club that is 8-0 and has scored almost five goals per game in the process, the Bruins kept it to a one-goal game. Cassidy said the

Bombers’ second goal, scored by rookie sensation Brett Boehm with five minutes left in regulation, should have been blown dead for icing. All three goals came in the third period. Brett Penner got Flin Flon on the board first at 4:57 on what Cassidy termed “a goal scorer’s goal,� sniping a wrist shot from the goal line that managed to find a tiny hole in the shortside top corner that goalie Curtis Martinu didn’t have covered. Bruins defenceman/ winger Brett Dumaine responded only nine seconds later to tie it up, and that score held until Boehm’s late marker. The shots were 43-31 for the Bombers. “We played hard, and I think although we didn’t get the result we wanted, I think the guys felt that we were right there with what you’d call the high water mark in the league right now,� Cassidy said. Against the Broncos on Saturday, the Bruins couldn’t get anything going offensively. “It’s a 2-0 game, another low scoring game and

Yorkton Terriers defenceman Dylan Baer grabs a loose puck as Bruins winger Nick Weiss and Terriers goalie Conor Barrie watch the play during the Bruins’ 6-1 loss to Yorkton on Oct. 9. we’re going to have to find a way to win those. I was very pleased with the way we played on the defensive side of the puck,� said the coach. Joey Davies opened the scoring two minutes into the game and John Lawrence gave the Broncos some insurance about a minute into the second period. The Broncos outshot

the Bruins 23-22. Asked if he felt the Bruins can still finish among the upper echelon of the league this year, Cassidy replied, “Absolutely. You look back at the scores, how many have we only allowed two goals and not come out with any points?� He said the most important thing, aside from the scoring woes, is for

the players to get mentally fresh and try to be positive about their game. “Being confident in what we’re doing, which is probably leading to some of the scoring issues,� he said. “We’re going out there, we’re working hard, we’re doing the things that are asked of us and we’re generating the opportunities, it’s just that last part of it about finishing off that

isn’t coming around yet. “I think that’s wearing on everybody’s psyche right now and then it’s a vicious circle and you put more pressure on yourself.� He added that the team is frustrated over the results it has gotten so far. “The big deal for us right now is just to get back to enjoying playing the game. I know everybody is, I wouldn’t say they’re down, but they’re frustrated at this point with the effort that’s been put in without the results.� Cassidy said he is exploring the trade market this week to try to bring in some scoring help in time for the weekend, when they host Flin Flon on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and visit Weyburn on Sunday. “At this point you have to explore all options. Monday was a day spent exploring those and we want to bring in somebody that can help us on the scoring front,� said Cassidy. Meanwhile, injured goaltender Steven Glass (knee) is resuming light skating this week in the hope of being back in early November.

Lopsided quarter-final loss ends Elecs’ season The ECS Elecs knew it would take everything they had to upset the Yorkton Raiders in their Moose Jaw High School Football League quarter-final game on Saturday in Yorkton. After a decent start, an incident in the first half took away the Elecs’ focus and the Raiders would romp to a 68-6 victory, ending the season for the ECS squad. The Elecs gave up a pick-six to Yorkton on their opening drive, but managed to respond before long with a 35-yard touchdown pass from Kolby Fleury to receiver Evan Tarnes. Later in the half, with Yorkton ahead 13-6, came what appeared to be the turning point of the game. Wi t h t h e R a i d e r s marching the ball downfield, Colton Bachorcik came up with an interception on the Elecs’ two-yard line and received what head coach Mark Schott called “a controversial hit� as he was running it back. “Our guys kinda lost their focus and became unravelled a bit. Once you

start thinking about getting even, your focus isn’t on football anymore,� said Schott. “Yorkton put three more touchdowns on the board before half ... it was unfortunate that our team reacted the way they did and Yorkton was able to jump out to the lead that they did at the half.� The points kept piling up on the home side of the scoreboard in the second half. “I think our guys came out more focused in the second half, but we got into such a big hole that it was difficult to climb out of,� said Schott. “We started taking more risks hoping that they’d pay off. Some of those risks resulted in interceptions or big plays (by Yorkton) as a result of blitzes. We were in a position where we had to start taking some risks and hope we could turn things around.� Schott said part of the Raiders’ game plan revolved around shutting down Elecs receiver Ian

Ferguson, who has been a critical part of the team’s offence this season. “They were doubleteaming him pretty much every play. We were doing

offence and the best defence in the league, so we knew we were going to be in tough and that we needed to play a really strong game to give ourselves a chance.�

ECS Elecs quarterback Kolby Fleury throws a pass during a recent game against the Vanier Vikings. The Elecs were eliminated from the playoffs with a 68-6 loss to Yorkton on Saturday. a decent job of finding other open receivers, but unfortunately some of them had some drops, which stalled our drives,� he said. “Yorkton’s a good team. They have the best

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Bruins reveal profit of over $200,000 Pierson: “It’s almost unbelievable” What a difference a year makes. The Estevan Bruins announced an unprecedented profit for last season at their annual general meeting on Thursday. The team’s bottom line showed a total profit of $201,075 for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2012. It’s a degree of financial success virtually unheard of in Junior A hockey, particularly considering the team’s off-ice struggles while it was a tenant at the Civic Auditorium. Only one season earlier, the last one in the Civic, the team had lost over $60,000. “It’s almost unbelievable, but yet so gratifying to see the hockey club prosper like this,” said Bruins president Jeff Pierson. “I distinctly remember when I started on the executive, what a bleak position the hockey club was in.” Pierson told those in attendance at the AGM that not many junior clubs are so fortunate. “This would be somewhat of a rarity for a junior hockey club to have a year like this. Moving into Spectra Place was a complete rebirth for this franchise,” he said. The team said goodbye to two executive members and welcomed a new one, with one spot remaining unfilled due to a lack of nominations. Trevor Knibbs and long-time secretary Gayle Gustafson both did not

stand for another term. Brent Sauter and Randy Bye each stayed on for another two-year term, while Brian Skjonsby joined the board. All three were acclaimed. In the financial state-

Jeff Pierson ments presented by MNP, the only area where the Bruins posted an overall loss was in regular season operations. Season tickets brought in $177,646, game day admissions netted just under $100,000 and the team made a profit of $55,000 from the 50/50 operation. Major expenses included $145,182 for salaries and benefits, $62,907 for equipment (including a bill of about $20,000 for sticks, less than half the stick expenditure from the previous year), $52,692 for bus rental and $46,290 to pay billets. The team made back about $40,000 in the playoffs, most of that money coming from the walk-up gate. Corporate sponsorship and advertising represented easily the biggest windfall for the Bruins, bringing in a total profit of $227,916. More than $180,000 in

revenue came from signage and logos, while nearly $70,000 came from patron advertising. The Bruins made about $20,000 from their Sun and Fun lotto and $13,000 from player trades. Their spring 3-on-3 hockey program made about $24,000, which was then donated to the Estevan Minor Hockey Association and the City of Estevan. The team had $121,111 in general and administrative expenses. Bruins operations and marketing manager Becky Tait said a lot of credit goes to past executives who did their best to keep the team above water in the tougher days. “There’s been a lot of hard work from a lot of people on the executive and in the community to bring

the Bruins to where they are financially right now. The big thanks goes out to those people, not only past presidents and executive members, but also corporate sponsors that have been around for a long time. People we’ve owed money to for a long time, we’re now able to pay those bills immediately,” said Tait. “We run this hockey club like a business now instead of a charity, and it definitely makes a big difference.” The Bruins invested in a few items to turn their game nights into an entertaining show, including a mascot, an ice team and other gimmicks to be used during intermissions. Perhaps the biggest purchase was the 50/50 Central selling system, which allows sellers to use hand-held mobile devices,

which keep the tally updated electronically and make it easier to sell more tickets. The Bruins’ 50/50 revenue increased by roughly 300 per cent. “We knew last year that we were having a good year financially,” Tait said, “and to purchase those things, we knew there was a chance that things might not work out, but you have to take a chance when you’re having a good year financially. You need to spend the money that you know will bring in money.” Tait added that the team still has to be careful with its spending and that it won’t need to continue making the kinds of purchases it did last year. Pierson said the team wanted to take advantage of the move while the opportunity was there.

“We viewed it as a fresh start, moving into Spectra, and thought it would give us a fighting chance to get in a good financial position. I think we just seized the opportunity of moving into Spectra Place and made it as big as we could.” He said that although “there’s only one first year in Spectra;” he’s been happy with the crowds and corporate support so far this season. He added that the team has to use its strong financial position to bolster the on-ice product as much as possible, noting that the community deserves it after all the support it has given the club. “We owe it to them to put a winning hockey team on the ice and this will give us the resources, I believe, to make that happen.”

Steelers wrap up with bowl game win their second lopsided win over Weyburn this year, by a score of 40-0. “We just dominated both sides of the ball. Mitchel (Clark) had a huge interception to shut down one of their drives. The defence played fantastic, offence played fantastic. We scored every time we had the ball except once,” said Steelers head coach Phil Zajac. Next, the Steelers got a late touchdown to vault over the Regina Lakers 30-22. Zajac described the

A mostly disappointing season for the Estevan Lions Club Steelers ended on the right note Sunday as the team won its bowl game to finish the year. The bantam Steelers were involved in a unique setup where they played one half each against the Weyburn Falcons and the Regina Lakers. By winning both, they finished in first place in the round-robin format and were crowned the Regina Rams Coaches Mini Bowl champions. The Steelers began the proceedings by picking up

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half as “phenomenal to watch.” The Steelers led 14-8 after the first quarter. Estevan scored early in the second quarter to take a 22-8 lead, but the Lakers responded with two straight majors to tie the game with about two and a half minutes left. With just under two minutes left, the Steelers were at the Regina 40yard line on third-and-10. They called a timeout and the players wanted to run a passing play rather than punt the ball away. The result was not only a third down conversion, but a touchdown pass to Wyatt Haux to put the Steelers on top. Riley Meshke sealed the win with an interception on third down for the Lakers with about 50 seconds left. Running back Levi Pick was, as usual, a standout for the Steelers, with Zajac estimating that he ran for more than 600 yards on the day, and that was with him sitting out the second

quarter against Weyburn. Defensive and special teams player Evan Stabenow had two touchdowns on the day and, Zajac argued, should have had a third. The first was on an interception returned to the end zone and the second came on a punt return. Another time, on a play the Steelers had worked on in practice, Stabenow timed the jump perfectly and stole a handoff right out of the quarterback’s hands, running it back to the end zone. Zajac said Stabenow was called offside on the play, as the officials didn’t believe he could have gotten to the backfield that quickly. The Steelers will lose 15 players to graduation. Meanwhile, the Estevan Century 21 Chargers played in a similar format for the MegaBouncers.ca Mini Bowl. The peewee squad split their two halves against the Grenfell Argos and the Regina Huskies, posting a 1-1 record in the round-robin format.

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Apex Bruins pick up three points The Estevan Apex Bruins earned a win and a tie in their first home action of the season, but the midget AA club ended the weekend knowing it could have been two wins. After defeating the Melville Millionaires 7-5 on Saturday, the Bruins held a two-goal lead over the Prairie Storm entering Sunday’s third period but had to settle for a 3-3 tie. The Storm got all of their goals on the power play, as they operated at a 3-for-10 rate with the man advantage. “We let it slip away. You can’t be happy when you’re up by two and you let it slip away like that,” said Bruins assistant coach Blake Jamieson. “We got into penalty trouble. We took a couple of dumb ones and it ended up hurting us in the end.” The Bruins scored the only goal of the first period,

as Jolan Lingelbach put them in front at the 11:05 mark. They entered the second period with a lengthy 5-on-3 to kill off, and they had nearly done it when Garrett Schmidt scored on a rebound from the right faceoff circle 56 seconds into the period. Estevan’s Tyson Price got it back quickly, knocking the puck past Storm goalie Shane Blomquist at 3:25 after the tender lost control of it. Preston Hutt extended the Bruins’ lead to 3-1 at the 12:10 mark, skating down the right wing and firing a wrist shot short side. The Bruins would hold the 3-1 lead until intermission. The Storm drew to within a goal at 6:40 of the third when Joel Gellvear took a pass from Matt Landers off the rush and buried it from the slot.

Nine minutes after that, with 4:18 to play, Jesse Manastyrski scored a power play marker to tie the game. Jamieson said he thought the Bruins were scrambling around too much defensively later in the game. “We gotta learn how to play 60 minutes. It seemed like it started at the end of the second period and just continued into the third and we let it slip away like that. “Just coming out and working like we did in the first period for the whole game sure would help.” On Saturday, the Bruins’ offence powered the team to victory. Six different players scored goals, with captain Steven Henderson netting two. Estevan led 3-1 after the first period on goals by Mason Benning, Kyle Salaway and Henderson, the latter coming with 39 seconds left in the frame.

Koal Roberts, who would end up with a hat trick, had the lone marker for Melville. The Millionaires narrowed the score to 4-3 after two periods, getting goals from Roberts and Jayden Napady in the second. Lingelbach had the only tally for the Bruins in the period, coming at the 12:38 mark. In the third, Melville tied it up on an Evan Paradis goal less than three minutes in, and they took their first lead on Roberts’ third of the night at 6:35. The Bruins responded immediately, though, with Hutt scoring just five seconds later to knot the score at 5-5. It stayed like that until Henderson’s second goal of the night, coming with 1:58 to play. Kaelan Holt added an insurance marker with 47 seconds remaining.

Blaine Herzberg of the Estevan Apex Bruins is knocked down on his way to the net during a 3-3 tie against the Prairie Storm on Sunday in midget AA action. “It was nice to pot a few there. We had a few lapses, but we ended up scoring those last two to pull ahead by two,” said Jamieson. “It’s nice to get the first win, that’s for sure, but it would’ve been nice to get another one (Sunday), and

we would’ve moved into first place, I’d imagine.” The Apex Bruins are home again this weekend. They host the Notre Dame Hounds on Saturday at 4 p.m. and the Regina Capitals on Sunday at 5 p.m. Both games are at Spectra Place.

Growing women’s league looking for exposure Women’s hockey is thriving in southeast Saskatchewan, even if not many people realize it. An organized league in the region currently has seven teams and that number should move up to eight this season. The Wildcats, the Estevan entry in the league, have been established for eight years but have had trouble gaining traction in the community, from struggling for ice time to people being unaware of the league. “There are a lot of people in town who don’t know about our ladies’ league,” said Amanda Mack, who plays for the Wildcats. “I think there are a lot of people who just assume we’re a bunch of ladies who just go out and do

pirouettes and don’t understand that it’s a serious league.” She added that there are players on the team with experience in university hockey, midget AAA and playing overseas. “We’re good hockey players and it sure would be nice if people came out to see us,” said Mack. “We’ve tried having home tournaments. We go out trying to get door prizes and no one’s even heard of us. “Last year was the first year we were invited to play in the Strippers tournament. That was the first time we ever had some real exposure, people coming out to watch us.” The league itself is entering its second year. There are currently teams in Estevan, Bienfait, Wey-

burn, Oxbow, Arcola, Carlyle and Redvers, and another team in Carnduff is looking at joining this season. “It’s grown quite a bit in the last couple of years,” said Mack. “(Having eight teams) is pretty impressive when you think about it.”

The Wildcats have gone to other towns like Bienfait and Torquay for ice time in the past, and when they do get ice in Estevan, the earliest they can get is 8:30 p.m., which makes it hard on the visiting teams too, Mack said. “It’s pretty tough on

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Former Bruin excelling in player agent business This is the first instalment in a monthly series of articles about Estevan Bruins alumni who have gone on to achieve success after hockey. These stories will also appear in the Estevan Bruins Alumni monthly newsletter. After a long playing career and a short stint behind the bench, Jason Taylor has found his niche in another area of hockey. The former Estevan Bruins forward, now 45, is entering his 12th year as a player agent with the Newport Sports Management team headed by Don Meehan. He is responsible for the evaluation, development and recruitment of players in Western Canada. Taylor played for the Bruins on the 1984-85 championship team that defeated Weyburn in the SJHL final. From there, the Bruins beat Selkirk in the Anavet Cup and lost to Penticton in the Abbott Cup, the Western Canadian championship at the time. It was Gerry James’ first year coaching the team. Taylor said playing in Estevan was a good experience for him in his first season of junior hockey. “I was a young guy, a small guy, it was my first year away from home and it was really an eye-opener for me,� he said. Taylor said that year’s team had lots of toughness with the likes of Alan May, Wade Stubley, Fred Rutledge, John Davis, Kim and Mike Vallee, and Darwin

Somerville. “A smaller guy like me, it gave me that security of not having to worry about getting your block knocked off right away. You kinda learn a lot of life lessons,� Taylor said. “One time Rutledge came up behind me and laid me flat. I got up and two-handed him and got an absolute beating for it. I learned quickly who you could lay the lumber to and who you couldn’t.� After his time in Estevan, Taylor spent a year with the Brandon Wheat Kings and a few seasons at the University of Manitoba before embarking on a nineyear professional career in the low minors and in Europe. “For me personally, it was in my blood from when Dad played. We travelled whenever Dad played in the winter and we’d always come back to Oak Lake in the summer to farm,� said Taylor, noting that his father played 16 years in the pros. “Once I got sick of playing or sick of chasing the dream, I knew I had something to fall back on. My motivation was not wanting to go back and farm. Every year somebody would offer me a bit more money to go back and play.� One of Taylor’s coaches, former NHLer Bob Bourne, offered him a job in 2000 as an assistant coach with the Utah Grizzlies, an affiliate of the Dallas Stars. That experience was what led him to the agent game.

Former Estevan Bruin Jason Taylor (seen front row, sixth from left in this photo of the 1984-85 SJHL championship team) has forged a successful career as a player agent for Newport Sports Management. Defenceman John Erskine, who was playing for the Grizzlies that year, was represented by Newport, so Taylor dealt with them frequently. They were looking to expand their operations to Western Canada and approached Taylor the next year about taking on the job. “I could’ve probably milked out another couple of years playing, but it was

a job that gave me security in the game. They said they wanted me to be the face of their company in Western Canada for the next 20 years.� So he went to work as a player agent, and the transition wasn’t easy, going from playing to watching. “I hated watching. I hated sitting in the stands and being angry with guys I didn’t think were competing hard enough ... as

a guy who loved the game and played his guts out and wasn’t good enough.� Taylor said he doesn’t get involved in the contractual side of the business, as that is mostly handled by Don Meehan and Pat Morris, the driving forces behind the company. Taylor, who is based in Calgary, attends about 100 WHL games each year. He also goes to various camps, such as the annual Sask

First bantam showcase and Hockey Canada events. “All the players develop at different times. There are 20-year-olds who sign contracts. Some players are really good at 14 and they just don’t get any better. “We probably focus on about eight to 10 players in each age group. If I can get the best forward and best defenceman in each province, that’s where the guideline is.�

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Bruins need to find answers quickly The Estevan Bruins’ bottom line may look better than ever, but on the ice, the team is struggling badly. Earlier this month, head coach Keith Cassidy made the comment that at some point, early in the season isn’t early in the season anymore. In a 54-game SJHL season, it’s not that early anymore. The Bruins need to be mindful of that. With a pair of road losses on the weekend, this has gone far beyond a simple early-season skid that should straighten itself out. When you lose eight of your first 10 games, you are digging yourself a hole.

Somehow the Weyburn Red Wings are even worse, sporting a 2-9 record, but that’s neither here nor there. Those top three spots are moving further and further away from the Bruins, and if they don’t turn it around right away, they will be all but unreachable. With overtime and shootout points and the parity of the SJHL, you can’t get off to a terrible start and then expect to work your way up. It’s just not that easy. Remember the Battlefords North Stars two years ago? They were supposed to be contenders. They lost their first seven games and never recovered. They

Josh Lewis Hear Me Out ended up finishing under .500 and losing out in the survivor series. With the kind of talent assembled here, at least on paper, that would be a massive failure for this year’s Bruins club. It’s hard to find all the answers for the way they have started the year. Scoring has certainly been an issue, and that

Bantam A squad wins opener They only got to play one game instead of the scheduled two, but the Estevan Century 21 bantam A Bruins made it count. The Bruins won their season opener 9-4 over Lumsden on Sunday. The line of Preston Brodziak, Colein Poole and Wyatt Haux dominated the game, accounting for seven goals and 15 points combined. Dawson Nobiss and Brady Long had the other two goals for the Bruins. Ethan Veroba picked up the road win in net. The Bruins’ opener was supposed to be on Saturday against the Regina Penguins, but that fell by the wayside when no officials could be found for the game. After some time spent looking for referees and linesmen, the game was postponed. The Bruins’ next action is on Saturday when they play a rematch against Lumsden in their home opener. Game time is 12:15 p.m. at Spectra Place.

won’t get any easier when they return to action on Saturday, with the Bombers in town. So far, this looks like yet another season with high expectations and disappointing results. The Bruins have a very finite period of time to change that. 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. How about those New York Yankees? Such clutch production from their top batters. How do they do it?

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Atom club splits exhibition games The Estevan Gem Well atom AA Bruins played a pair of preseason games on the road on the weekend. They lost 6-5 to the

continued on the weekend as they scored one goal on 53 shots. Still, there’s more going on here than an inability to finish. A reasonably talented team doesn’t lose eight of its first 10 games simply because it doesn’t bury a few chances. Whatever else is holding this team back has to be identified and taken care of

quickly. Looking back to the road trip on the weekend, the good news is the Bruins allowed only four goals against two pretty strong teams. They pushed the undefeated Flin Flon Bombers to the limit at the Whitney Forum. I can give them a pass on that. The Humboldt game on Friday though, considering their position, was the closest thing to a mustwin that you’re going to see in October. And the Bruins didn’t manage one goal. The Bruins are now in the midst of six days between games, and hopefully that time is being put to good advantage. It

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Moosomin Ice Badgers on Saturday but rebounded with a 9-2 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors the next day. On Sunday, Josh Romanyk led the way for Estevan with a hat trick. The Bruins also got goals from Kaiden Tuchscherer (2), Tayce Miller (2), Max Wanner and Ben Wagstaff. Moose Jaw replied with markers from Joshua Prebushewski and Atley Calvert. On Saturday, it was Tuchscherer (2), Wagstaff, Romanyk and Parker Bell supplying the Bruins’ offence. Moosomin got goals from Ryland Maier (2), Ryder Burns, Jayden Bender, Kai Joorisity and Riley Niven. The atom club will open the regular season on Saturday in Yorkton. Their home opener is Oct. 27 against Moosomin.

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Making room for feminine values in the business world Na t i ona l B usi ne ss Women’s Week, held from October 21 to 27 this year, will once again honour the contributions of female entrepreneurs. Many of these women, who are a huge source of inspiration for the next generation, do not believe in grounding their business models on the way men conduct business but instead promote their own values. For many years business women had to sublimate their personalities

and strive to think like men in order to be accepted in the business world. Nowadays, however, they are able to follow their own creative drive and be successful without having to betray their own values. This can be attributed to the efforts of past generations of successful female entrepreneurs. But what is meant exactly by “feminine� ways of doing business? A good example is networking and communi-

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Focus on faith By Walter Engel Estevan Church of God In the Gospel according to Luke, the sixth chapter and verse one, we read that Jesus’ disciples came to Him and said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray ...� Jesus responded to their request by giving them a model prayer which is called The Lord’s Prayer. It is a prayer that when prayed with deep sincerity and heartfelt meaning and faith, it will change a life and bring great results. D a i l y, m i l l i o n s o f people recite this prayer. Unfortunately however, many times we just repeat the words while our minds are off somewhere else. Too often it is prayed without enacting our heart. In other words, it comes from the head and not the heart. When that happens, I cannot say “Father� if I do not demonstrate that relationship in my daily life. I cannot say “which art in heaven� if I am so occupied with material

earthly things that I am not laying treasure up there. I cannot say “hallowed by thy name� if I, who am called by His name, am not holy. I cannot say “thy kingdom come� if I am not in any way doing anything to hasten His coming. I cannot say “thy will be done� if I pay no mind to His Holy Word (the Bible) but rather do my own thing. I cannot say “in earth as it is in heaven� if I am not prepared to devote my life to Him. I cannot say “give us this day our daily bread� if I am living on past experiences. I cannot say “forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us� if I harbour a grudge and unforgiveness against someone. I cannot say “lead us not into temptation� if I deliberately place myself in a position to be tempted. I cannot say “deliver us from evil� if I am not prepared to fight it in the spiritual realm with the weapon of prayer.

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North Portal happenings By Betty Baniulis North Portal Correspondent Betty Baniulis attended the 60th wedding anniversary celebration held in honour of Bill and Jean Batt at the Days Inn Plaza on Saturday, Oct. 13. It was well attended, with all their

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The wide range of items at the show included everything from trains to this model plane, a replica of the infamous Red Baron plane. celebrated a major milestone over the weekend. The 25th annual show was held at the WylieMitchell Hall and was another success with close to 400 people passing through the doors to see over 200 display items from the 46 exhibitors. Organizer Kelly Tytlandsvik said he was pleased with the turnout and the continued growth of the show which features

trol trucks to a Three dimensional printer which made its first appearance in 2012. “It’s been a great weekend, we had excellent weather for the people to come,” he said. “We had people from all over; B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. We’ve got different clubs represented from Regina,

Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Rapid City, South Dakota.” Tytlandsvik added the show has come a long way over the years. They first began in the Estevan Shoppers Mall but eventually grew out of that space and made the move to the Wylie-Mitchell Hall 10 years ago. “The first show was 12 people and six tables,” he said. “When we went to a two day show at the mall it was on Friday and Saturday because the mall was closed on Sunday. We would set everything up Friday, take it all down again Friday night and put it up again for Saturday. “Ten years ago we moved here to the WylieMitchell building. It was a good move and the crowds got bigger and the exhibitors, more of them came. We’ve had good sponsors.” Another sign of the show’s success is the exhibitors themselves. Although a few new faces pop up each show, a number of them having been making their way to Estevan for years, a testament to the atmosphere at the event. “They keep coming back every year, it’s really good. Every year I get a few new ones, there were

This model 1918 Case tractor was one of the many exhibits at the annual show.

four this year. Not everybody is a machinist, they are from every walk of life. Some are self-taught machinists and pick it up as they go.” Among the familiar faces was Donald Grimm of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Grimm has been coming to show every other year for roughly 10 years and said it’s the people involved who keep him coming all the way from Iowa — a 900 mile trek. “It’s a good show from the standpoint that there’s

a lot of different people here who have done interesting things,” he said. “But it’s beyond that, it’s the personalities. You make friends here and the people, especially in this part of Canada, are really super people.”

Shawn Vermeeren operates his remotre control semi during the annual model engineering show.

Exhibitor part of Amelia Earhart search Equally as interesting as the items they’ve created are the exhibitors who make their way to Estevan each year for the annual Model Engineering Show. Among those in attendance at this year’s event was Donald Grimm who made the 900-mile trek from Cedar Rapids. Iowa. A model engineering hobbyist, the retired Grimm is involved in another interesting pursuit as he is part of a team searching for Amelia Earhart. The famed pilot and women’s rights pioneer went missing on July 2, 1937 when her plane disappeared into the Pacific Ocean while en route to Howland Island, which is 1,700 nautical miles south of Honolulu, Hawaii. Although her plane was never found, Earhart was proclaimed dead in 1939. Determining the whereabouts of Earhart’s plane has

long been one of history’s largest unsolved mysteries and has attracted a number of parties who have made unsuccessful attempts to solve the riddle. However there has been a renewed effort to find Earhart’s remains as two groups have picked up the challenge. Grimm is involved in a search being conducted by Nauticos which specializes in deep ocean salvaging. The company has unearthed a number of ships and has began searching for Earhart in the mid-1990s. Grimm became involved with the team through his former employers, Rockwell Collins, a radio company which specializes in HF communications. “Nauticos asked Collins for help in analyzing the signal strength of the recorded signals from the Amelia Earhart transmissions, when she

was talking,” he said. “They reasoned if you look at the signal strength to get a rough idea of how much distance that would be away and it would help them pin down where to search.” Grimm said many of Rockwell Collins’ experts in HF communications were part of an amateur radio club and were asked by the company to volunteer in the search. Grimm said he is not a particularly strong amateur radio operator but has a background in celestial and global navigation and helps with drawing charts and maps and writing navigation equations. Grimm noted a rival company is currently searching for signs of the plane on another island in the Pacific. But his group feels that Earhart likely did not have enough fuel to reach that location. “We feel that she was

very close to her destination on Howland Island when she ran out of fuel,” he said. “That’s our belief based on a whole bunch of analysis.” The group has conducted two searches thus far but had to halt both before they completed their task. They now have a third search scheduled for June 2013 and Grimm said they are confident in their chances of success. “I can’t tell you a number,” he said “but there is a fairly good probability of finding the plane on the next search. It’s not 100 per cent, but it’s enough to make it worthwhile for the investors and all the other people to take a shot at it.” Grimm called the search compulsive. “You get involved in it and you can’t quit. You end up working nights and evenings on this stuff because it’s so exciting.”

Don Grimm of Cedar Rapids, Iowa was one of the exhibitors at the Model Engineering Show. Grimm is also part of a group that is searching for the plane of famed aviator Amelia Earhart.

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Do you remember? TEN YEARS AGO: The construction of new homes appeared to have made a return to Estevan. The city had gone through a drought period during the past couple of years with very little, if any, construction of new homes. However, the tables seemed to have turned n 2002 when during the first nine months of the year the City had issued six permits for new single family dwellings and the value of those permits totaled $973,000. The September building report showed the City had issued seven permits during the month, bringing the nine-month total to 78. The value of those permits was just under $14.8 million. During the comparable period in 2001, the City had issued 53 permits for construction valued at just over $2.2 million. An updated report issued this past week by Saskatchewan Industry and Resources showed that the Estevan area’s active number of drilling rigs had decreased when compared with the previous year’s count at the end of September. In 2001, the local area had 26 active rigs ... this year that number had fallen to 19. Members of the Prairie Riders Motorcycle Club presented Chris and Tim Jenish, owners of the McDonalds Restaurants in

Estevan, with a donation of $1,910 on Oct. 99. The money, that was to go to the Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon, was the proceeds from a fundraising run held on Sept. 9 with 63 riders from Estevan and Weyburn participating. The Estevan Arts Council held a fundraising concert at the Estevan Comprehensive School on Oct. 17. Featured performers for the evening were Canadian country music stars Lisa Brokop, Steve Fox and Jamie Warren. TWENTY YEARS AGO: Grant Devine, leader of the Opposition in the Saskatchewan Legislature and the current MLA for Estevan, announced on Oct. 13 that he was stepping down as leader of the provincial Progressive Conservative Party effective Dec. 31, 1992. The interim leader from that point on would be Rick Swenson, who was the current deputy leader. Other than a few farmers waiting for sunflower crops to be ready to cut, harvesting operations in this area of the province were over for another year. Province-wide yield estimates continued to indicate a potential harvest of 21 to 21.5 million tones, however, it was noted the 1992 crop had been downgraded due to frost. It was

60 and Over Club notes Submitted by Shirley Graham Club Secretary My wife sat down on the couch beside me as I was flipping channels, and she asked, “What’s on TV?� I said, “Dust.� And the fight started ... Our crib tournament was a great success with 10 tables of play. There were many door prizes, a 50-50 draw and a “19� pot. Thank you to all who supported the event. Here are the winners: Finishing in fi rst place were Dave Donachie and Bert Parent, second went to Helen Marriott and Carrie Leptich, and coming third were Joan Derosier and Donna Ferguson. Congratulations, everyone! The winners of the bridge played on Wednesday, Oct. 10 were: Bernie Collins, first; Carrie Leptich, second; and Al Fellner, third. We w o u l d l i k e t o thank our “decorating

duo� for the Halloween decorations. Again, you did a wonderful job ... especially the “tree.� There was another fine crowd for the “jam� session. The music was great, and so was the food! A good time was had by all. The next “jam� will be held in December - see you there! Judged by the company one keeps ... One night in late October, when I was far from sober, Returning with my load of “manly� pride; My feet began to stutter, So I lay down in the gutter, And a pig came near and lay down by my side. A lady passing by was heard to say, “You can tell a man who boozes, by the company he chooses.� And the “pig� got up and slowly walked away! (Love this one) Have a good day!

estimated only seven per cent of spring wheat would grade No. 1, 16 per cent No. 2, 29 per cent No. 3, with 48 per cent as feed. The TS&M AA Bruins were off to a flying start as they opened their South Saskatchewan Bantam Hockey League season with four straight victories. In their last game played on Oct. 10 at the Civic Auditorium, they thumped the Yorkton Terriers 10-2. Trent Whitfield was the big gunner for the Bruins, scoring three goals and assisting on three others. Knox United Church in North Portal played host to the UCW rally for this area on Oct. 5 with 40 women from Frobisher,

Bienfait, Lampman, Macoun, Estevan and North Portal participating in the program. Guest speaker was Otto Huber of Regina, who gave a very interesting talk on the Canadian National Institute for the Blind as well as presenting a short related video. The 30th anniversary of the United Church Women was also commemorated during the rally. THIRTY YEARS AGO: For the first time in at least the last three school board elections, supporters of the Estevan School Division No. 5 would have an opportunity to vote for whom they would like to serve as trustees for the

September was a good news, bad news kind of month on the jobs front for the province of Saskatchewan. In a Statistics Canada report, it was noted that the province saw a decline of 3,600 jobs from August to September, the first decline since late last year. Interestingly, the Sask. Party government press release focused more on the fact that Saskatchewan had an increase of 10,600 jobs compared to a year ago. In the release, the government noted that there were 540,800 people working in the province, an alltime high for the month of September. This was a two per cent growth rate, the second highest among the provinces. “As 2012 moves to a close, Saskatchewan’s job market continues to show no signs of cooling,� Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “With an in-

crease of more than 10,000 people working in the province today than a year ago, with population at record levels, and with other key economic indicators showing significant strength, we remain confident.� It was also noted that Saskatchewan had the second lowest seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in September at 4.7 per cent, well below the 7.4 per cent recorded on a national basis. Other highlights include: • Full-time employment increased by 13,500 and part-time decreased by 2,900 from a year ago. • Year-over-year, industries with large employment gains were construction (+6,500), educational services (+4,400), agriculture (+2,500), and business, building and other support services (+1,400). • Year-over-year, jobs have been increasing for 10

months in a row. “These are strong job numbers to support our growing economy,� Boyd said. “It looks like this year could be another record year that positions Saskatchewan as having one of the best economies in the nation.� The opposition NDP were also at the ready with a press release and raised concerns about First Nations employment, noting that they were down by 1,400 from last year at this time, while the number of Metis people employed in the province has dropped 1,500. They said this marks the third consecutive month that the jobs report has shown a year-over-year decline in the number of First Nations and Metis people employed in Saskatchewan. The unemployment rate has climbed to 21.3 per cent for First Nations people and 10 per cent for Metis people.

“I can’t help but wonder how much better the job situation would be for First Nations and Me tis people in our province if the Sask. Party government actually helped to connect them with good jobs,� said Cam Broten, NDP employment critic. In the 2010 provincial budget, they said the Sask. Party government cut several important job training and employment development programs, including the Aboriginal Employment Development Program. “As a province, we all benefit when poverty and inequality are reduced,� Broten said. “Unfortunately, the Sask. Party government is taking us in the wrong direction. A smart growth plan would include a clear strategy for ensuring that job growth in our province is benefiting First Nations and Metis people rather than leaving them far behind.�

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scheduled for closure prior to the Conservatives taking power. The Bienfait boys’ squad that played in the South East Junior High Volleyball League increased their lead in the Eastern Division to six wins and no losses with a two-set defeat on Oct. 7 of the Western Division Torquay team. Left Jack, a nine-yearold Palomino gelding, and its owner Dana John of Estevan, were awarded the title of AQHA Youth Champion by the American Quarter Horse Association based in Amarillo, Texas. The award-winning team had compiled 18 halter and 88 performance class points in competition to date. In order to be named an AQHA Youth Champion, the team needed to have received a total of 35 points during official show competitions.

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Home plan of the week BASEMENT ENTRY HOME Plan No. 2-3-745 The dramatic entrance to this two-storey, threebedroom home is framed by stone pilasters, with a balcony above that is topped by a peaked roof embellished with decorative wooden bracing. The covered entry leads into a spacious foyer on the ground floor, with a coat closet and access to the double garage. French doors on the left lead to a den and the adjacent laundry room.

Directly ahead stairs lead to the living area on the main, or second, floor. Upstairs, the great room and dining area occupy the front of the home, with the kitchen at the back, opening onto a covered deck with stairs leading down to the back garden. The gas fireplace in the great room will cast its glow into the dining area as well, and the kitchen’s L-shaped counter configuration will save steps for the cook. A walk-in pantry offers welcome storage space. Both the great room

and the master suite share access to the covered deck at the front of the home. The master suite also boasts an ensuite with a soaker tub and double basins, as well as a roomy walk-in closet. The two secondary bedrooms at the back of the home share a bathroom with double sinks and a towel cupboard, as well as a linen closet. The unfinished basement includes both a roughed-in five-piece bathroom and wet bar, and enjoys access to a covered patio.

Ceilings are nine feet high throughout. Exterior finishes include horizontal siding and cut-stone accents, as well as painted woodwork. This home measures 46 feet wide and 48 feet deep, for a total of 1,555 square feet of living space. Plans for design 2-3745 are available for $664 (set of 5), $745 (set of 8) and $792 for for a super set of 10. Also add $30 for Priority Post charges within B.C. or $55 outside of B.C. Please add 12 or 13 per cent HST or five per cent GST

(where applicable) to both the plan price and Priority charges. Our 44th edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 300 plans is available for $13.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling). Make all cheques and money orders payable

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In Memory of Rose Hildahl In our hearts your memory lingers, There’s not a day, dear mother, We do not think of you. - Ed, Deb and Family.

Franklin Haberstock May 21, 1935 October 21, 2011 Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never. Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again. - Lovingly remembered by your family.

PACHIORKA In Loving Memory of Darrel Lost his life accidentally 19 years ago on October 21, 1993 at age 35 years Please God forgive a silent tear, A fervent wish our son was here. Dear God take a message to Darrel above, Tell him we miss him and give him our love. - Remembered by your mother, Joyce; your sister, Diane and your brother, Laurel and his family.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

Regina Coin Club FALL SHOW AND SALE at our new location The Turvey Centre on Armour Road Saturday, October 20 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 21 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Adults: $3 ~ 13-16: $1 12 & Under: Free Rare Coin Displays

FOR SALE: 1800 sq. ft. 3 bedroom home. 2 baths. Heated garage. 1721 - 3rd Street. $250,000. For more information, call 6347107.

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HOUSE FOR SALE: 1911 Bungalow, 908 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 3rd room smaller. Includes fridge, stove, washer and dryer. House needs renos. Lot size 50x100, possible new development. Asking $130,000. If interested, call 306927-2372.

CONDO FOR SALE: 2 Bedrooms, 1165 sq. ft. 7 Appliances. Downtown area. Underground parking. More information, call Ron: 6347625 or 421-7680.

OUT OF TOWN 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.

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In Loving Memory of Rose Hildahl April 25, 1925 October 18, 2011 Mother, you are not forgotten, Though on Earth you are no more; Still in memory you are with us As you always were before. - Love always, Mel, Les, Josh, Jamie and Randy. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal ... Love leaves a memory no one can steal. - Love always, Brooklyn and Addison.

AVAILABLE Nov. 1: One bedroom furnished suite for rent. Private entrance and driveway. Utilities paid with cable. $1,200/month plus damage deposit. Contact 4212821.

THE SABBATH Day shalt thou keep holy. Remember sanctify and rest. For God has hallowed to His glory. The Sabbath worship, which He blest. Canadian Lord’s Day Association, Box 1369, Picture Butte, AB, T0K 1V0.

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GRACE UNITED CHURCH FOWL SUPPER STOUGHTON MEMORIAL HALL Sunday, October 21 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Adults: $12 Children 12 & Under: $7 Pre-School: Free

HEALTH SERVICES GET 50% OFF - Join Herbal Magic this week and get 50% Off. Lose weight quickly, safely and keep it off, proven results! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176. H E R N I A S ? B a ck Pa i n ? C o l d Feet? Leg Pain? Relief Guaranteed INFARED Waist Suppor t $169.00 - 1-306-764-1820 - My husband not only got rid of pain but 6 inches off his waist!

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

HOUSES FOR RENT 3 BEDROOM House for rent; also 2 bedroom suite. Phone 421-9012.

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PSYCHICS TRUE Advice! TRUE Clarity! TRUE PSYCHICS 1-877-342-3032 or 1-900-528-6256 or Mobile #4486 (18+) $3.19/min. www.truepsychics.ca

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In Memory of Rose Hildahl 1925 - 2011 If I had all the world to give, I’d give it, yes, and more, To hear her voice and see her smile And greet her at my door. But all I can do, dear mother, Is go and tend your grave, And leave behind tokens of love To the best mother God ever made. I like to think, when life is done, Wherever heaven may be, That she’ll be standing at the door, Up there to welcome me. - From Clark McClelland and family, Robin McClelland and family.

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HOUSE FOR SALE: Bachelor, renovated, siding, windows, new furnace, floors, kitchen. 25 min. to Estevan. $129,900. Please preapprove mor t. Phone 306-4717001.

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FOWL SUPPER Turkey with all the trimmings St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 130 Souris Ave. N. Estevan SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Adults: $12 Children (5-12): $5 Children 4 & Under: Free! Everyone is welcome! No deliveries

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15 Parcels of Ranch & Farmland in R.M. of Canwood No. 494 for Ron VanHereweghe for sale by Public Auction Fr iday October 26th star ting @ 10 a.m. Open House for home quarter & log cabin Sat. Oct. 13th & Sat. Oct. 20th from 2 to 4 p.m. For complete listing, terms of auction & more info, v i e w w w w. h o d g i n s a u c t i o n eers.com or call 1-800-667-2075. Hodgins Auctioneers Inc. Sk Pl # 915407

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DISCONNECTED PHONE? ChoiceTel Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call C h o i c e Te l To d ay ! 1- 8 8 8 - 3 3 3 1405. www.choicetel.ca. C U S T O M B U I LT R E A D Y T O MOVE HOMES: R. Barkman Cons t r u c t i o n , C ro m e r, M a n i to b a . Quality workmanship and materials. Please Phone Randy at 204662-4561 for Estimates and Design or Stop In to Visit Our Homes.

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INDUSTRIAL SPRAYING & RECLAMATION EQUIPMENT RICHIE B RO S. AU C T I O N E E RS U n re served Public Auction in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on October 31, 2012. Featuring a complete dispersal for Corner Brook Farms including: 7 Massey Ferguson MFWD Tractors, pickup and flatbed trucks, trailers, custom built sprayers, AG equipment, recreational vehicles and much more! Call 1-800-491-4494 or visit rbauction.com.

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ESTATE SALE: 1986 - 14’ x 66’ Mobile Home. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath, range and fridge. Comes with porch addition and metal clad skirting. $39,700. Phone 306-4577511 in Creelman.

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$$$ Cash For Old Comic Books $$$ Recently retired, have new hobby. Collecting comic books! For a fair value for your books. Call 306-862-9102.

LAND FOR SALE: Five 10-acre subdivision residential lots, 1/2 mile from Estevan, Sask. Phone 634-7920 or 421-1753. TWO SIDE BY SIDE LOTS for sale in Torquay. $17,000 each. Phone 604-724-7987 or e-mail: sharon.h@mail.com

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

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&$56 LAND AUCTION - Tammy Greer, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, 7:00 p.m., Taylorton Room, Days Inn, Estevan, Sask. Land Rural Municipality of Benson No. 35. SW 4-5-8 W2; NE 28-4-8 W2; NW 10-5-8 W2. M a ck Au c t i o n Co m p a ny, 4 8 77815, PL 311962.

STEEL BUILDINGS / GRANARIES #1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop or warehouse. 25x30 - $ 8,700 42x60 - $15,250! Other Sizes Available! 6 Different Colours available! 40 Year Warranty! FREE shipping for the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca ALL STEEL BUILDINGS. Factory Deals. Ask for Discounted Sizes. Limited Inventor y. Can Erect. Source# 18X. 800-964-8335. STEEL BUILDINGS CANADIAN MADE! REDUCED PRICES NOW! 20X22 - $4,455; 25X26 - $4,995; 30X38 - $7,275; 32X50 - $9,800; 4 0 X 5 4 - $ 13 , 9 9 5 ; 4 7 X 8 0 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel, 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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Peter Friess 1922 - 2012 Peter Friess, formerly of Torquay, Sask. passed away in Estevan, Sask., on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the age of 90 years. Peter is survived by his sisters, Katherine (John) Peters of Steelman, Sask., and Anne (Ernest) Fleck of Estevan, Sask.; brother-in-law, Dewaine Gjovig of Hebron, North Dakota, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Anton and Margaret; brothers, Lawrence, Roy, Ralph, George, and Joseph; sisters, Bertha Friess, Eva Winter, and Monica Gjovig. Prayers were said on Friday, October 5, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, October 6, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Torquay, by Rev. Con Lucey. Interment took place in the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery. Those so wishing may make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Peter Friess. Arrangements entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You The families of Peter Friess would like to thank the following people who helped us over the months of Peter’s hospitalization and funeral: Thank You to the nurses, staff and Dr. Tsoi at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Thank you to Jeff, Dustin, and Shirley at Hall Funeral Services. Thank you to Doug Third for the prayer service, Fr. Lucey and the members of the Sacred Heart Church. Also, thank you to the choir, grave attendants, lunch preparers and all who attended and those who sent cards of sympathy.

John David Johnson June 29, 1920 September 28, 2012 On Friday, September 28, 2012 John David Johnson of Estevan went home to be with Jesus, having lived a full and healthy life. John will always be lovingly remembered by Calven (Gloria) Johnson of Estevan, Karen (Don) Ryan of Saskatoon, Kendall Johnson of Estevan and Keith (Ruth) Johnson of High River, Alberta. John also leaves to cherish his memory several nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. John was predeceased by his wife Anna with whom he enjoyed 60 wonderful years together; his parents, William and Agda; and two sisters, Ruth Olson and Esther Siddall. John was born June 29, 1920 in Estevan, Sask. He served in the Second World War and then returned to farm near Hitchcock until retiring in Estevan in 1985. John was always active in his community and unselfishly helped neighbours and family. John’s greatest legacy was his Christian testimony and faith in Jesus. A Memorial Service was held at the Church of God, Estevan on Friday, October 5, 2012 at 2:00 in the afternoon with Pastor Walter Engel officiating. A private family interment took place at the Estevan City Cemetery. Those so wishing may make donations to the Church of God (Missions) or the Gideons International in Canada in John’s memory. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You We wish to thank the staff at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, where Dad called “home” the past three and a half years, for their kindness, friendship and daily care. This was especially appreciated the last week of Dad’s life when he needed extra attention and help. Also, to the Estevan Church of God’s women’s ministry, thank you for arranging a delicious luncheon following the memorial service. - Family of John Johnson

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September 1, 1939 September 29, 2012 Louis John Joseph Freundl, late of Estevan, Sask. passed away in Estevan on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the age of 73 years. Louis is survived by his daughters, Dana (Kim) Skjonsby of Estevan, Donna (Craig) Reiger of Bienfait, Sask., and Diana (Cam) Northrop of Estevan; stepsons, Edgar (Mary-Lou) Hansen of Manor, Sask. and Dennis (Helen) Hansen of Manor; grandchildren, Tyler, Madison, Kristen and Cole Skjonsby; Andrew, Austin, Rayna, Carter and Mason Reiger; Tyson, Sydney, Kennedy and Taya Northrop; step grandchildren, Tara (Pat) Ford, Trisha (Kelly) Schulhauser, Charlotte Hansen and Crystal (Cory) Hansen, as well as several step great grandchildren; siblings, Maxine Melanson of Weyburn, Sask., Gerald (Yvonne) Freundl of Brooks, Alta., Judy Marko of Edmonton, Alta., Lenore (Lyle) Neal of Yorkton, Sask., Marge (Melvin) Chamney of Estevan, Bob (Lynn) Freundl of Medicine Hat, Alta. and Betty-Lou (Jerry) Briltz of Lloydminster, Sask., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Earl and Mary Freundl; wife, Marjorie Freundl; sister, Norma (Al) Kuntz; brother, Barry Freundl; brother-in-law, Sam Marko; nephews, Trevor Borden, Trent Borden and Kelly Kuntz; and great nephew Kevin Dillon. Prayers were held on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Estevan, by Rev. Juanito Vargas. Cremation followed, with interment in the Manor Cemetery on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. Those so wishing may make donations to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home or the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency in Louis’ memory. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Thank You A special thank you to the staff of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Dr. Horri for the excellent care Dad received during the last two months of his life. Thank you Rev. Juanito Vargas, Rev. Michelle Moore, and Mr. Doug Third for your comforting messages. A special thank you to Dustin Hall and to the St. John the Baptist Choir for the beautiful music. Thank you to the C.W.L for the wonderful lunch. Thank you to all of our family and friends for the food, flowers, visits, emails, phone calls, donations and prayers. Your many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy are greatly appreciated! - Family of Louis Freundl

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OBITUARIES Marguerite Gheyssens

1925-2012 Marguerite Gheyssens, late of Estevan, Sask., passed away in Estevan on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the age of 86 years. Marguerite is survived by her children, Helen (Gordon) Fossen of Birch Hills, Sask., Richard (Vivian) Gheyssens of Stoughton, Sask. and Valerie King of Estevan; grandchildren, Allecia Gheyssens (Chris) of Lethbridge, Alta., Tyrone Gheyssens (Sam) and great grandson Keean, of Stoughton, Crystal Willett and great grandsons, Gage and Chase of Estevan, and Jesse King and great granddaughter Bailey of Red Deer, Alta.; sisters, Mary Gheyssen of Bow Island, Alta., Madeleine Andries of Estevan and Cecile (Lloyd) Smith of Estevan; sisters-in-law, Agnes (Gilbert) Fraser of Stoughton and Marie Gheyssen of Regina, Sask., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Emile and Leonie Tommelein; husband, Joseph Gheyssens; son, Albert Gheyssens in infancy; brothers-in-law, Henry Gheyssen, Chuck Gheyssen and Albert Andries; and sister-in-law, Mary Gheyssen. Prayers were held on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Estevan, by Rev. Peter Nijssen. Interment followed in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Those so wishing may make donations to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan in Marguerite’s memory. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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To everyone, for the expressions of sympathy, cards, beautiful bouquets of flower, memorial tributes. Thank you for donations made on my Mom’s behalf. Thank you for the gifts of food, prayers and phone calls. Thank you, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. Thank you to the Nurses and Staff at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, who provided loving care to my Mom. She sure missed playing Bingo and the outings, when she was too ill to go. Thank you to Hall Funeral Services for everything; you’re compassion and caring shows. Dustin, you and your staff, went above and beyond. Thank you for singing at Mom’s Prayers and at her funeral. Thank you, Doug Third for doing a wonderful job at Mom’s prayers. Thank you, Father Peter Nijssen for presiding over the services. Thanks to the Readers, Gail, Allecia, and Crystal. Thank you to the CWL Guard at the funeral, and for the wonderful lunch. Enjoyed by all. The choir did an excellent job, thanks. Thank you to the Pallbearers: Grandsons, Jesse King, and Tyrone Gheyssens; Nephews, Larry Andries, Darren Fraser, Michael Smith, and Mom’s loving Godchild, Gordon Gheyssen. Thank you, Irene Weinrauch for saying some words on behalf of the Legion. - Family of Marguerite Gheyssens

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Veteran plates part of new Rider program To further honour the service and sacrifices made by Saskatchewan’s veterans, SGI is expanding its specialty plate options to offer veteran plates for motorcycles and snowmobiles. Each of the licence plates will be a smaller version of the regular-sized licence plates, and will portray the same design. The characters will include a “V� followed by three numbers. The plates can also be personalized, as long as the slogan is four characters or fewer. “These licence plates are another way to honour and pay tribute to Saskatchewan’s own heroes,

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THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY MECHANIC SERVICE TECHNICIAN Interested applicants can fax to: 306-634-4258 or email: brenda.jensen@bbaxtertransport.ca

Some of the many benefits to consider when applying for a position at Bert Baxter Transport in Estevan: • Full time, permanent employment • Full benefits packages available • Clean, safe work environment

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DRIVERS NEEDED Turnbull Excavating Ltd. is currently seeking 2 Redi-Mix concrete drivers. • • • • •

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To apply: please email resume to dave.turnbullexcavating@sasktel.net or fax to 306-634-6639

A COMPANY ON THE MOVE This is a remarkable time for agriculture and for Richardson. Our industry is undergoing unprecedented growth to meet increasing global demand and our company is experiencing transformational growth as we lead Canada’s food and agriculture sectors into the future. With over 1,700 people driving our business across many fields, our employees are constantly discovering new opportunities to enhance their skills and seize new opportunities for personal growth and career advancement. Richardson International is Canada’s largest, privately owned agribusiness and has served farmers across the country for more than 150 years. Based in Winnipeg, Richardson is a worldwide handler and merchandiser of all major Canadian-grown grains and oilseeds and is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing.

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Richardson values diversity in the workplace. Women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self identify.

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