Estevan Mercury - September 19, 2012

No Injuries In Collision An Estevan man was fortunate to walk away with no injuries after the semi he was driving collided with a train south of Estevan on Sept. 11. For more on story please see page A11.

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The eagerly anticipated bolstering of RCMP presence on southeastern Saskatchewan highways could begin as early as next week according to Inspector Andy Landers of the F Division traffic sector. “We have one guy, Corporal Andrew Knowles, recently from the Fillmore area detachment moving in to take on the supervisory role as early as September 26,� said Landers.

The highway patrol constables will be working with investigation units in Weyburn and Estevan, he said.

Two more constables are in the process of being

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released from their current detachment duties elsewhere so they can transfer into Estevan to provide basic traffic enforcement along this region’s busiest thoroughfares, most notably Highway 39 between North Portal and Weyburn. “It’s timely, it’s needed,� said Landers.

The new constables will work out of the same office that houses the International Border Enforcement Team on Fourth Street. “We want four constables filling the traffic detail as soon as possible and preferably we want six on the ground or on the highways,� said Landers.

He said one of the RCMP members who is transferring into Estevan is coming from Broadview.

In the Estevan detachment, Sergeant Daryl Milo said he currently has five constables being deployed plus himself and he seconded the comment made

by Inspector Landers. “There are tons of aggressive driving complaints coming into our office from these highways and I’m referring to No.’s 18, 39 and 47,� Milo said. “A lot of them are road rage items that we try to deal with as best we can, so the increased visibility of police on these highways will be a welcomed addition in this region,� he said.

That will no doubt come as welcome news to Marge Young and other members of the Estevan and Area Time to Twin committee who just issued a challenge during the Labour Day weekend.

Young said the RCMP had made a statement they would be out in force on Saskatchewan’s Highways 1, 7, 11 and 16 because they were the highways with the most traffic. She said that while any increased presence and enforcement on the highways is welcomed, she was troubled by the fact that the RCMP apparently weren’t aware of the fact that Highway 39 should have been included in this list of high traffic throughways.

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A man who is likely a familiar face to many Estevan residents has launched a bid to become mayor.

J i m H a l l a d a y, t h e owner of M & H Taxi, has filed his papers and will vie for the city’s top job with Councillors Roy Ludwig and Lynn Chipley.

Halladay said he has spoken with a number of local residents regarding their thoughts and concerns on Estevan and he felt it was time to step forward to

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people wanted to help me with and that is where I am going with it,� said Halladay who noted that his other foray into municipal politics was an unsuccessful run for council in the early 1970s. “I’ve been in business for almost 40 years and I might as well put some of that input into the city and see if we can get something going in the right direction.

I had looked at running for council but my wife said ‘if you think that you want to

run for it, why don’t you go for the mayor’s job.’ So here we are.�

Halladay said one of his primary concerns is the city’s infrastructure. It has been well documented that much of Estevan’s infrastructure is in need of improvement and Halladay feels that should be a major focus going forward. “We have to start at the bottom and work our way to the top,� Halladay said in reference to the need to

improve the city’s water and sewer system before focusing on roads. “Yes, we definitely need to improve our streets, but we can’t do that overnight and that has to be a long range project.�

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Carr looks to reclaim council seat After being forced to the sidelines in the last municipal election, Lori Carr is looking to reclaim a seat on city council.

The former councillor has filed her papers and will be on the ballot when voters go to the polls Oct. 24. Carr said she enjoyed her time on council and is excited about the chance to return to City Hall. “Obviously last time it didn’t end up the way I wanted it to,� Carr said “and I really enjoyed my six years on council so I just want to have the opportunity to be a part of that again and help Estevan

Lori Carr grow.�

When asked about the important issues in the upcoming election, Carr said the growth of the city and continuation of long-term

projects are both matters she will focus on. “We are in a real state of growth so I want to be a part of helping to ensure that plans that were made such as ongoing infrastructure of our old areas of town and street repairs continue on as they should and aren’t halted,� she said. “Everything is going pretty good in the city and I want to ensure that the growth doesn’t get the best of us.�

Carr was a member of council for six years before she was defeated in 2009.

Also a member of the Sun Country Health Region board of directors, Carr said

she enjoyed having a say in the direction of the community while on council. “Also, as far as the finances go, being very cognizant of where the tax dollars are spent. I’m just a mom that is raising kids who are going to university, I have a mortgage. I’m an average individual, so how our tax dollars are spent is important to me.�

Carr added that her past experience on council would be a benefit as she is familiar with city policies and can hit the ground running. “I am aware of how things work and there are

policies in place that are there for a reason, but sometimes they need to be revisited and looked at to ensure that common sense is being used and it’s just not some arbitrary policy that was made up for a specific reason and it really doesn’t count for the group as a whole.�

If a campaign is needed, Carr said she plans to be very active and won’t take anything for granted; something she feels led to her defeat in the last election. “My last time I chose not to do a lot of campaigning because I felt that I was involved in enough stuff

Theory of a Deadman, Big Wreck to play at Spectra Place Two of North America’s top hard rock acts will be making their way to Estevan in December.

The City’s leisure services department announced Monday morning that Theory of a Deadman and Big Wreck will be performing at Spectra Place Dec. 7 as part of a double headlining bill.

Both bands have been riding a solid wave of success in recent months.

Theory of a Deadman released their fourth album The Truth is‌ and it enjoyed success on both sides of the border, climbing all the way to second on the Canadian album

chart, eighth on the Billboard Top 200 and No. 1 on the Billboard rock album chart. The platinum selling album also spawned a handful of hits including Lowlife, Out of My Head and Hurricane.

Led by singer Tyler Connolly, Theory of a Deadman’s lineup also includes Dave Brenner, Dean Back and Joey Dandeneau.

Big Wreck made its return to the spotlight in 2012 when they reformed after breaking up in 2002.

Albatross was the band’s third album and first since 2001. The return has been well received by fans as

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Albatross peaked at No. 5 on the Canadian album charts. They have also enjoyed a pair of hits from the new album as the eponymous single Albatross topped the Canadian rock charts while Wolves peaked at No. 4.

The band’s biggest single was 1997’s The

Oaf which went to No. 3 in Canada and nine on the U.S. charts.

Fronted by lead singer Ian Thornley, who has also enjoyed a modicum of solo success, Big Wreck also includes Paulo Neta, Brian Doherty, Dave McMillan and Brad Park.

The Estevan tour stop

is part of a cross-Canada tour that will see the bands make over 20 stops in November and December.

Spectra Place club seat holders will be able to purchase tickets beginning today at 10 a.m.

Estevan Bruins season ticket holders will be able to purchase tickets Thursday at 10 a.m. Tickets for the general public will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

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that people should know who I am,� she said. “I really took for granted the amount of new people that are in Estevan, and I think that was probably part of my downfall. This time I will definitely get out there and make sure that the people who know who I am, know that I am still around and those people who don’t, get to know who I am.�

As of Tuesday it was unclear whether or not Carr and her fellow candidates for council would need to campaign as there were just five people entered into the race. Joining Carr as nominees are Cameron Robock and incumbent Councillors Brian Johnson, Dennis Moore and Chris Istace. Councillor Rodney Beatty informed The Mercury earlier this month that he planned to seek reelection but had yet to file his nomination papers.

The deadline to enter is Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. If there are still just five candidates, a second call for nominees will be placed. If there are no more entries the five candidates will be elected by acclamation and a byelection will be held at a later date to fill the vacant spot.

Three way race for mayor’s seat ⇠A1 fix the streets but to get the people in place that can do that for us,� he said. “We have to get a council elected that can all work together. You cannot be going into council and saying ‘I want to do this’ it has to be we, as a council.

We are not going to agree on everything, but we have to work together.�

Halladay said the increased traffic in Estevan is also a concern to him.

He feels the City needs to be more visible when it comes to what drivers can and can’t do. “Yes, we don’t have enough police members to do that all the time, but there are times when they

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could be more visible. I think that goes back to your council and your city and the whole administration.�

With respect to the upcoming run for mayor, Halladay said he knows and likes his fellow candidates and plans to run a straightforward campaign leading up to the Oct. 24 election. “I do not believe in

slamming the other candidates because I think everybody deserves their own input,� he said. “And I do not believe that anybody can say they haven’t done a good job. I think the council has done a good job. They didn’t have all the problems because they didn’t start with all those problems. It has been building over the years.

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Time To Twin group releases traffic numbers ⇠A1 Saskatoon to Alberta and Highway 16 east of Saskatoon to Yorkton have no larger volumes than Highway 39 and Highway 6 south between North Portal and Regina.

Young cited 2011 traffic counts, noting that daily traffic on Highway 39 east of Estevan currently exceeds 6,900 vehicles per day and the lowest count in this entire stretch of high-

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there that have created it and now we have to start to fix it.â&#x20AC;?

When asked why he felt voters should cast a ballot for him, Halladay said he is a straight shooter and someone who is ready to work hard for the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What you see is what you get. I have always been a hard worker and in business for 40 years, I think that speaks for itself.â&#x20AC;?

way (near Corrinne corner en route to Regina) is still more than 3,600 vehicles.

And those numbers are lower than average, said Young, because they were recorded on June 13 of last year when southeastern Saskatchewan was coping with a flood that had hampered and even closed sections of those highways due to washouts, which meant a lot of the traffic, especially commercial truckers were being diverted to other routes, so the numbers recorded were artificially low.

Yo u n g n o t e d t h a t while No. 7 traffic west immediately out of Saskatoon was recorded at 9,400 vehicles, the other Highway 7 sectors such as those between Rosetown and Kindersley recorded traffic counts of just under 2,600 vehicles a day and the same was true of Saskatoon east to Yorkton with the area immediately east of Saskatoon showing 6,400 vehicles, but between Colonsay, Lanigan, Wynyard and Yorkton, the traffic counts were between 3,000 and 3,500. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So other than the volumes immediately around Saskatoon, we have the higher traffic volumes on Highway 39 and 6,â&#x20AC;? said Young.

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“We’re excited about Estevan’s growth. Our master plan for this area includes parks and pathways. We’re making it family friendly for newcomers to your city.”

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Trimount Estevan Developments Ltd. broke ground on a huge new project on the city’s north side last Friday. Matt Rood, vice-president of business development (left), Jason Fleury, president (centre) and Mike Reinhaeller, vice-president of operations were on hand to survey the early excavation work that was underway on the first phase that will see 37 serviced properties readied for single dwelling construction along with several multi-family units.

New subdivision launched on city’s north side There is a whole new community neighbourhood growing up on Estevan’s north side.

Trimount Estevan Developments Ltd. launched their latest venture in the Energy City last Friday morning with a splash of dirt and the introduction of another plan to provide space and housing for the city’s growing population.

M i k e R e i n h a e l l e r, vice-president of operations for Trimount, served as emcee for a brief launching ceremony and party at the development site located a block north of Wellock Road not far from Lynn Prime Park.

Reinhaeller introduced Trimount president Jason Fleury, along with Matt Rood, vice-president of business development, who drove from Weyburn where the company is also developing a tract of property for residential use.

Jack Grant, representing both Boardwalk Prop-

erties, and Sam Kolias, investors in the Estevan project, also spoke to the gathering that included city councillors, civic employees, construction personnel and corporate employees.

“We’re excited about Estevan’s growth. Our master plan for this area includes parks and pathways. We’re making it family friendly for newcomers to your city,” said Reinhaeller. “We’ve been here as part of an earlier subdivision development, so we’re part of your community now. I have moved here with my wife, we’re in.”

Fleury said he had to thank the City of Estevan for embracing the company, realizing that it is no small or easy task to work in tandem with developers to get a project such as this together in an accelerated timeline. He also paid tribute to local contractors who have translated the proposals and plans into a

project to build “a community within a community.”

Fleury said sites have been prepared for the first 37 single family residences and Terry Germain of Century 21, the agents for the property sales, noted that the first 12 properties have already been sold after less than a week on the market.

Duplexes and townhouses are being planned in the next step of the first phase of development, said Fleury, and four storey apartment units are also in the plan.

Estevan’s new fire hall will be located in the neighbourhood as the new community within a community expands to include the construction of up to 470 new sites for homes.

“But today we mark the breaking of the ground for this beginning,” said Fleury.

Estevan Councillor Chris Istace, speaking on behalf of the City, said the governing body realized

that their best resourceful move to move forward on housing plans, called for them to partner “with those who know how to build homes.”

Estevan’s land development officer Rob Denys was also thanked by Trimount for keeping them on the right track when it came to the specific properties and the details that needed to be tended to.

Istace added that “this developer is taking the ball and running with it and making a full integration into a community ... not just homes.” The councillor added that these were the kinds of projects that had to roll out if Estevan was going to fill the 1,200 job vacancies that exist in the city and immediate area.

Grant, who hails from Calgary, brought greetings from Kolias and noted that he should win “Estevan’s tourist of the year award.

This is my 19th trip here in

less than a year,” he joked.

“If you don’t have such an award, you should have one and you should give it to me,” he said with a laugh.

He said Kolias had decided to invest in the Estevan project when “he could have invested anywhere.

But he said he enjoyed the people, your folks at City Hall and their eagerness to move it along quickly while still adhering to the values that they were insisting on to build together.”

Grant went on to say that growth in a city such as Estevan is inevitable, but it must also be “sustainable and ethical ... fostering ideals and here in the Dominion Heights community you will find values because there will be faith in the developer. This city deserves the best and no citizen should ever feel as a stranger in their new home town.”

Trimount officials also noted that as an ongoing presence in the city, they

will be getting involved in the volunteer and charitable sides of citizenship.

Ed Komarnicki, MP for Souris-Moose Mountain, said he was excited to see this particular area of the city undergoing growth since “I’ve walked on this prairie land, so it’s great to see development here now. I saw things come to fruition. Trimount took the risks. They saw houses where we saw a chunk of land and they will remember they’re building communities where people will invest their lives.”

Reinhaeller noted the entire project embraces a total of 86 acres with 22 of those being dedicated to the first two phases of the development that can expand to embrace as many as 230 single family homes.

All services including sidewalks, curbs, water and sewer, et al, should be completed by Dec. 1 of this year with most of the properties in Phase 1 already serviced.

Cornerstone launching virtual school project South East Cornerstone Public School Division is heading down the virtual school path over the next couple of years.

Students who embark on the adventure in education with Cornerstone are able to complete their Grade 12 diploma enjoying a greater variety of credit courses that will enable them to reach that goal, said Marc Casavant, the division’s director of education.

“It’s a first for the school division and one of just a few in the province that will be offering this opportunity to reach students who might otherwise not have the opportunity to complete a course,” said Casavant.

Last year several hundred students took advantage of the virtual school offerings through online courses and the number and variety of the courses is being added to this year, said Casavant. Total enrolment in the Cornerstone division

is now in excess of 8,200 students.

“Even students at Estevan Comp and Weyburn Comp get more options with this system, not just the students in the smaller or more remote schools.

Students requiring a maternity or medical leave, for instance, can complete their work in a variety of time blocks. There is a lot more flexibility and choice and the courses can be accessed 24/7 and pretty well almost any day of the year,” the director added.

Cornerstone will have a team of educators assigned and dedicated to the project and it will be their role to make the virtual school their priority and as far as financing the project, Casavant said that when it came to educational opportunities, there was always a way to make it happen and that funding would be found within existing budgets.

Along with plans for

a virtual online school, Casavant said Cornerstone trustees will soon be processing a new four-year plan to coincide with the new board’s term. When the board met Sept. 13 for their monthly business session, the current board agreed to a motion to set sights on long-term facility renewal plans that include the completion of a current major capital project for Weyburn Comprehensive School. This will be followed by a major overhaul of Weyburn Junior High in 2014-15 and then a new design and concept for Carlyle to encompass a kindergarten to Grade 12 program.That will then lead to a plan to undergo a major rebuild and overhaul of the Estevan Comprehensive School beginning with planning and design work in 2017 and a completed project by 2020.

Current facility repair projects that got the green light from the trustees

on Sept. 13 started with the agreement to assign $800,000 for a major rebuild of three sections of the roof at ECS. Others that received a go sign included the addition of two relocatable classrooms at Arcola School and one in Moosomin while roof repairs were approved for schools in Wawota, Redvers, Stoughton and Wapella.

The first stage of the study that will lead to the Carlyle School refurbishment was also approved and that will include the idea of moving all grades into one structure.

The trustees, led by chairwoman Carol Flynn, agreed to proceed with the demolition of the old section of the Pangman School, a structure that dated back to 1946. It was reported that the area had been successfully vacated and all students were easily accommodated in the newer sections of the school now, so the work could

begin immediately.

Also included in the work orders that were approved were improvements to the administration office parking lot and the school’s transportation shop in Weyburn.

The public school division has also called a special meeting for Oct. 9 to discuss school review protocol. Trustee Audrey Trombley explained that the board is required to undergo the exercise each year with the director providing the trustees with information regarding official enrolment numbers and whether a school meets the minimum registration requirements to avoid the review process. If any particular school does not meet the minimum requirement, and the board decides it must be put under review, then it much be put on notice no later than Oct. 15, she said.

“And since we don’t have official registration

numbers until Sept. 30, and our next regular board meeting is Oct. 18, we need to have this special meeting to have our school reviews,” she said.

In the meantime all of the Cornerstone trustees except one have indicated a desire to seek re-election in the upcoming Oct. 24 general civic election. Daryl Harrison, trustee for Subdivision 3 is the only one who has decided not to file nomination papers.

Cornerstone is governed by a 10 member board consisting of two representatives each from Weyburn and Estevan plus six members representing rural and smaller community schools.

Estevan’s trustees Pam Currie and Janet Foord indicated this past summer that they would be seeking re-election and so far no one else has stepped forward to challenge them. The deadline for filing nomination papers is Sept. 19.

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Constituency boundaries slated for change The Estevan Constituency is being proposed for a redraw, but there are some arguments that favour maintaining the status quo.

Every 10 years, the boundaries for each provincial constituency are reviewed and changes are proposed to keep each one as close to the average allowable population as possible. The current commission has outlined new boundaries for Estevan and was at the Estevan Court House on Sept. 11 to hear from a few delegates about what their ideas were for how the boundaries should be dealt with.

There were delegates from the RM of Benson as well as a representative from the Cannington Sask.

Party Constituency Association, both of whom were requesting the boundaries remain unchanged.

The proposed changes to the Estevan boundary would remove the town of Benson, and all of the RM of Benson from the constituency, placing the entire RM in the Cannington Constituency. Previously the RM of Benson was

split, with the town and part of the RM inside the Estevan Constituency. The proposal adds Frobisher to the Estevan Constituency.

Stuart Pollon, deputy chair for the constituency board, said one of the considerations they made when redrawing the lines was to use established borderlines where possible by not splitting RMs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to respect municipal boundaries where we can,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try and do that not just in this area but across the entire province. We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been entirely successful because of the requirement to balance it off the legislative requirement with respect to population size.â&#x20AC;?

The primary concern for the commission is keeping each constituency as close to the population quotient number of 13,059 as possible, and no more than five per cent outside that number.

Pollon said the main reason for the local boundary change is because Estevan is growing disproportionately from other areas of the province and needs to be geographically

smaller. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This area is growing.

The southeast part of Saskatchewan, Estevan and Weyburn for example, the actual physical footprint on the boundaries for whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed in this commission compared to what was in existence from the 2002 commission, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve actually gotten smaller because of population growth relative to the rest of the province.â&#x20AC;?

RM of Benson administrator Laureen Keating gave a brief address to the commission, requesting that the town of Benson remain in the Estevan Constituency and the RM remain split between Estevan and Cannington. Keating was asked by the commission what her thoughts as an administrator were in dealing with two MLAs instead of one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have no issue with that,â&#x20AC;? said Keating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now Highway 47 divides the RM already.â&#x20AC;?

The highway was the constituency dividing line for the last 10 years, and RM of Benson residents are used to going to Lampman for voting, she said.

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The proposal for the redrawn provincial Estevan Constituency sees Frobisher added and the removal of the entire RM of Benson.

She added that many constituents would have to travel greater distances for voting, which could lead to poorer voter turnout. She said people in the RM are familiar with Estevan and travel to the city often.

Pollon said part of the difficulty with the constituencies in the southeast are the fixed borders, with North Dakota to the south

and Manitoba to the east.

Cannington can only move north or west into other constituencies. Estevan canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t add any land from the south. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just purely (about) where does the RM go,â&#x20AC;? said Pollon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called the domino effect.

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limited when you get into this area of Saskatchewan as far as what changes you can make, because we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the ability to go south and we have no ability to go east.â&#x20AC;?

The commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final report is scheduled to be completed on Oct. 18, with its outline of all new boundaries for provincial constituencies.

Holy Family launches new school year The Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board of trustees held their first board meeting of the new academic year on Sept.

12 with chairman Bruno Tuchscherer welcoming new assistant director Keith Thompson to the table along with director Shelley Rowein.

The board has begun the process of developing

a new three-year linkage plan with stakeholders.

This will include identification of representation with the board and its timelines.

The trustees were informed there is a joint conference planned between Catholic education and Catholic health boards on Nov. 2 to 4 in Regina.

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Kristin Bourassa and Bev Hickie have been appointed to work on the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calendar committee that will include principals, teachers, parents and students. They will be bringing their recommendations for the 201314 school calendar to the board for approval, taking into consideration the new provincial legislation that stipulates that no new school year can begin prior to Labour Day. The grand opening of the newly refurbished St. Michael School in Wey-

burn was held Sept. 13 and plans are moving forward to have the recently vacated St. Dominic School in that city renovated to serve as the school divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central office in the near future.

Rowein reported that professional development sessions were arranged for educators just prior to the start of the new school year with teachers focusing on differentiated instruction for the 21st century. Each of the divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five schools held start-up activities and open house

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events. All staff attended the Sept. 10 Faith Day presided over by Bishop Bohen while Rev. Darrin Gurr facilitated workshops on stewardship.

The early registration numbers were also noted although official counts arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recorded until the end of this month.

With the closing of St. Dominic School, all Roman Catholic students in Weyburn are now housed in the newly expanded and renovated St. Michael School where there is an enrolment of 419.

Sacred Heart/SacrĂŠ Coeur School in Estevan has the next largest enrolment figure at 284 followed by Estevanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School with another 219 students. St. Olivier School in Radville has a total enrolment of 138 while St. Augustine School in Wilcox has 46 students. Total enrolment is 1,106, an increase of 26 compared with last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening numbers.

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Lack of patients behind departure Estevanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone OB/ GYN says a lack of patients is behind the decision to close his practice in October.

The Mercury reported earlier this month that Dr. Yusuf Kasim had informed his patients and those in the local medical community that he planned to shutter his practice, which is located in the St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Clinic.

In an interview Thursday, Kasim said he and his family have enjoyed their time in Estevan but his hand was forced. â&#x20AC;&#x153; I d o n â&#x20AC;&#x2122;t h a v e p a tients,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been like that since the beginning. We thought with the anesthetist it would improve, but it has not improved.â&#x20AC;?

Kasim added that he is paid on a fee for service basis and because he is a specialist, he does not see

be taken off the fee for service and (placed) on a contract but they feel itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not sustainable to have a specialist here,â&#x20AC;? Kasim said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(The Sun Country Health Region) discussed with the ministry if a con-

typically serve, he felt there would be enough patients to forge a strong practice. However after a slow start following his arrival, things never improved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a surprise and I

his family would like to continue living in the city but he also needs to â&#x20AC;&#x153;be able to put food on the table for them,â&#x20AC;? said Kasim who added he also enjoyed working within the local health-care system.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have patients, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been like that since the beginning. We thought with the anesthetist it would improve, but it has not improved.â&#x20AC;?

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Dr. Yusuf Kasim patients with everyday the possibility of being maladies which means he taken off fee for service does not have the volume and placed on a contract, of work that a general but that idea was rebuffed. practitioner might. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were talking with He had inquired about the ministry if I could

tract was possible but they said no. It has to be fee for service and fee for service, I cannot sustain a sole specialist practice.â&#x20AC;?

Kasim said when he looked at the population of the region that Estevan medical professionals

felt that after one year, if it had not improved itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not likely going to improve,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of patients in the region go to Regina and go to Brandon.â&#x20AC;?

Kasim said the decision to leave Estevan was not an easy one. He noted

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really enjoyed the community aspect and the working environment in the hospital.â&#x20AC;?

As of Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interview, Kasim said he had not decided on where he and his family would be moving.

New school year calendar may look a bit different Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve barely got the new academic year underway, but plans are already in the works for the preparation of a new school calendar to accommodate students, teachers and parents in the South East Cornerstone Public School Division in 2013-14.

Superintendent Lynn Little and Cornerstoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board chairwoman Carol Flynn said they expected a report regarding the next academic calendar year should be completed by March 2013.

Trustee Audrey Trombley pointed out to Little that â&#x20AC;&#x153;your options are pretty limited now.â&#x20AC;?

Little agreed, seeing as how the potential of beginning a new school year prior to Labour Day is now off the table due to provincial legislation that prohibits publicly funded schools from beginning prior to the statutory holiday following the summer break.

Trustee Bryan Wilson said there was no sense in getting into the finer details of scheduling the 197 man-

datory school days until such time as the provincial Ministry of Education had established the parameters.

Little said Cornerstone will have the opportunity to sit down with the neighbouring Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division to discuss mutual concerns such as bus transportation and the sharing of schedules since Holy Family offers the only elementary age French immersion courses in Estevan while Estevan Comprehensive School and Weyburn Comprehensive School offer Catholic students their high school level courses.

Marc Casavant, director of education for Cornerstone, said he expected to get the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s directional paper by this week and â&#x20AC;&#x153;after we see what is being proposed and what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to base your decisions on, then we can move on.â&#x20AC;?

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In other public school business, Marilyn Yurkiw from the divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial office delivered the quarterly financial report indicating that there will be an anticipated surplus in the $92 million budget.

She reminded trustees and the public that construction expenditures and amortization payments must be met with the so-called surplus funds, therefore a seemingly impressive surplus of between $15 and $16 million is really only a temporary illusion that appears on the bottom line. In other words, that money is pretty well all spoken for as construction projects are paid for and payments on previous projects are made. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to put the funds away in surplus to

pay each yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amortization costs,â&#x20AC;? Yurkiw said.

Instruction costs continue to be the largest bill to be paid for Cornerstone at $63.9 million which is slightly over the budgeted amount of $63.3 million.

She said additional funds should be forthcoming for a few salary adjustments that should cover most of the shortfall.

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divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 38 schools is costing about $9.5 million and transportation (busing) is coming in at around $8.2 million with some amortization payments to make on the recent purchase of several new buses in the fleet.

Later during an interview with Casavant, The Mercury learned that functional assessments are planned for every building in the divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system which will provide

information regarding each schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capabilities over a greater period of time.

This will allow better longrange planning and help the division with their capital project applications to the provincial government.

With efficiency reviews in hand, more information will be accessible for those planning future uses and life expectancy of facilities in the school division.

September 19, 2012

WEDNESDAY

A6 EDITORIAL

Don’t expect too much Now that the House of Commons is back to business, we feel certain our fellow Canadians can hardly wait for the next exciting announcement that nothing much is happening on Parliament Hill.

Oh, something might be going on, but with a self-imposed mandate to tell us very little of what is going on behind the closed doors, this current government in power with their majority status is about to establish an even more opaque barrier between themselves and the panting public.

The attitude that “we know what’s good for you, so quit asking all those questions,” that currently dominates this current regime, will probably continue to grow unabated.

We will be informed that we shouldn’t be expressing any concern over the late arrival of the new Sikorsky helicopters that were supposed to replace the 50-year-old fleet of Sea King maritime choppers. They were due 43 months ago. They might arrive any day now. The bill was going to be $5.7 billion. But don’t hold your breath. As for an actual delivery date of these new Cyclone helicopters? Who knows? Nobody in the federal government is talking.

In the meantime the totally unreliable Sea Kings will be embarrassingly trotted out by our military as stop-gap tools to use, as they have been for the past 10 years.

In fact there are a few more Canadian Forces contracts that defied explanation and to be fair, some of these brain-trust decisions were made by previous governments. But at the same time, nothing much has happened during the Stephen Harper regime to ease the situation.

Take, for example, those second-hand submarines we purchased from the British. We believe there were supposed to be four of them, but in over 10 years of illusionary service, they still can’t float, dive, deploy or deliver. They have spent more time in dry dock undergoing repairs than they have at sea. If our memory serves us properly, two of them never have gone anywhere other than the service bay and none of them are capable of being armed.

Search and rescue planes?

That purchase was on the books before too. Never happened. We don’t know why. Nobody is talking.

Then, of course, there is the most recent military procurement circus act, the phantom purchase of the F-35 fighter jets that were supposed to replace our aged out CF-18 fleet.

This was a sole-sourced deal ... in other words, it was a done deal behind locked doors and curtained windows, a rumoured $15 billion deal with one supplier. Nobody else was asked to bid.

The auditor general disapproved and called out the government for their low-brow horse dealing, but the government ignored his warning and call for transparency.

These jets are still in the designer mode, and other countries that placed orders for them are cancelling due to lack of information about reliability, potential and delivery dates. Not Canada. We are the ideal suckers on the international military procurement front.

Maybe we should have built those Avro-Arrows back in 1959, at least we could have been flying our own planes all these years.

And these are just the non-transparency items we can off-handedly cite on the military front. You can only imagine how many other backroom deals are being fostered behind our backs as MPs head into a new House of Commons fall session.

We can hardly wait for the managed non-news items to start dribbling out.

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

Hay shows country may work after all It wasn’t the biggest news story you read last week nor was it the most political.

But it was a nice story ... and nice reminder that this country still works. And it comes along a time when some of us may be beginning to harbour other thoughts.

The story from the Agriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan was all about a national coalition of Canadian farm groups launching what is known as the Hay East 2012 program to assist Ontario and Quebec livestock producers dealing with severe drought this summer.

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Devil is in the details CAW meet NHLPA. NHL team owners meet Ford, Chrysler, GM. Now that we have the introductions completed, would the CAW and the vehicle manufacturers please provide a tutorial to the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association on how to conduct bargaining sessions.

The two auto sector groups were at odds and yes, there have been strikes in the past, so we’re not talking about Mother Theresa versus Gandhi here.

But this is how it went down. They sat at the table, discussed their differences, hammered out a last minute deal with one automaker, saw they were making progress with the other two, so extended the deadline and I expect that by today, they’ll have a deal. Bing, bang, done in 72 hours, deal made.

Neither side won but they have a workable contract.

Now contrast that with the feckless NHLPA and NHL owners’ efforts.

All summer we heard stupid stories about “the other side not coming back with any substantive counter offer, so there is no reason to return to the negotiation table.”

When the meetings of the not-so-great minds did actually occur, and believe me, it wasn’t often, the mantra then changed to “we couldn’t come to an agreement after 90 minutes of

Norm Park All Things Considered tough discussion, so we walked away. We don’t know when we’ll meet again, but we’re available and they have our phone number.”

What a load of bull roar.

S o o n S a t u r d a y, N o r t h America lost its top rated professional hockey season, for at least awhile and what bothered me more than anything was the fact that as the owner-imposed deadline approached and then passed, nobody was even at the table trying to work something out.

They let it pass as if nothing was amiss in the wonderful world of greed versus greed. There was nobody in the mix with the authority to keep the two sides at the table, nobody who could tell them that “you stay at this table until a deal is done. I hope you like pizza. Fifteen minute bathroom breaks every three hours ... please exchange your smelly shirts for clean ones during those breaks gentlemen. See you in a few minutes.”

That didn’t happen. There were no lengthy give-and-take sessions, apparently no shouting, no frustrations, no real displays of anger, no confusion, no explanations and it seems, no actual

provincial governments, the railways, corporate partners and other stakeholders to make this effort have a real impact on the ground.”

It’s a great gesture by Western farmers and ranchers.

But if it sounds a little familiar to you, it’s because it is. A decade ago in 2002 when Western farmers and ranchers were experiencing drought problems, it was Ontario and Quebec farmers who launched an identical program called Hay West.

About 110,000 tonnes of hay were shipped west from benevolent Eastern farmers and millions of dollars were raised through fundraising to make the rail shipments possible.

Some 10 years later, appreciative Western farmers and ranchers are now eager to return the favour.

“As we head into the final stretches of harvest across much of the province and start turning our thoughts towards Thanksgiving, I think it’s time for all of us in the West to take a moment to think of those less fortunate than ourselves,” said APAS president Norm Hall.

“In 2002, Eastern farmers shipped us thousands of bales of hay to help save our herds from starvation. It’s 10 years later and the time has come for us to give back to the people who helped us when we needed it.”

In the great scheme of what’s going on in our country today, this nice little program demonstrating Canadians helping other Canadians is really no big deal.

But it is more than a little ironic that the Hay East program comes along at a time when a separatist government in Quebec is again raising the hackles of Westerners.

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negotiation.

They sorta just let the whole thing slide into temporary oblivion, putting thousands of regular working people out of work because of their greed.

There were no eureka moments, no flashes of brilliance, no meeting of the minds. In fact, no meeting at all. All the talking was done to reporters and other people who didn’t count.

So shut down your fantasy pool sites, dear diary. Gary and Don have spoken ... but apparently not to each other.

And here I was, going to talk about educational issues this week, and I spend my valuable allotted time and space ranting about hockey.

How about exiting on a political note?

I understand that Justin Trudeau is going to be the next leader of the federal Liberal party, only because he has his mother’s good looks and the political name recognition.

If that’s what it takes, then I suggest that those four guys trying to win the provincial NDP leadership nod might want to take the hint. I predict that the first one who changes his name to Thomas Douglas Bradley Diefenbaker wins in a landslide, and I don’t care how good looking his Mom is.

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was met with an immediate response from Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, warning that Prime Minister Stephen Harper better not give any more special considerations to Quebec to appease the separatists.

Admittedly, it’s hard to argue against Wall’s sentiment.

The threat of separation and the never-ending demands from the Quebec government have clearly worn down Westerners’ patience. Add to this the growing sentiment in the resource rich West that if Quebec wants to go so badly, maybe now is the time they should go.

But maybe a lot of people aren’t really thinking this through to its conclusion.

To begin with, at least half of Quebecers clearly want to remain Canadians - a number that would likely be higher when push comes shove.

What about the rest of us, though? What do we stand lose?

Well, the loss of Quebec will make it exceedingly tough to keep the remainder of the federation together, including both Ontario and the Atlantic provinces. So really, what’s always at stake here is our entire country - all that it is and all that it represents.

We are a nation from sea-to-sea-to-sea that we’ve made work for the past 145 years simply because what has brought us together has always been stronger than what has divided us.

Sure, there are differences from region to region. Those differences run even deeper when it comes to Quebec. Moreover, what unites us is sometimes hard to define.

But sometimes it’s sharing in a time of need. Sometimes it’s a simple as bale of hay.

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Letters to the Editor Writer feels efficiency lacking at City The Editor: Sometime ago I sent a letter in regarding the street sweeping calling the street sweeper a snake as it has to move around cars, trucks motorbikes trailers etc. to try and sweep the streets, which

is very time consuming and I would imagine frustrating to the driver, and his job looks like a snake trail.

Sometime in the last three weeks we had a roadwork sign installed on our street and several others in

this area. What roadwork I asked myself and kept waiting to see some roadwork.

After asking several people who were in the dark like I was, I finally had it confirmed that this was the new street sweeping sign.

Great. So when are they coming? What day? and what are the hours? Look as I may at the sign, none of this information was anywhere to be seen if in very small print.

I finally saw the snake come down the street to

No justice for hit and run victim The Editor: This letter in response to the recent hit and run in Lampman.

I just spoke to SGI and was astounded to learn that even if you leave your keys in your vehicle and leave it

unlocked you will not be held accountable if your vehicle is then stolen and used in a crime.

What the hell?

My vehicle was parked, damaged by a hit and run and I have to pay

not only the deductible but also can expect my insurance rate to increase. I miss work, and pay to get things resolved, I am going to be without transportation for several weeks unless I get a rental and I did nothing

but park my vehicle and go inside my house and go to bed.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the friggin point? Whereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the justice?

Pat Halversen Lampman

fill with water at the newly replaced fire hydrant, this area was supposed to be completed at the end of the month and he finally showed up in September.

The sign indicates tow away; this could be a very big problem, as no one stopped parking on the street and they never towed one vehicle as a fleet of tow trucks would be required to clear streets and the hell raised at City Hall about their removal would be overwhelming, as City Hall hates being corrected on anything.

They would ignore every one, cancel all the tickets and the same thing will hap-

pen the next time if they do not supply information on what days and times they are coming.

The City does not work on Saturday and Sundays and holidays and the signs were still up except the ones that the wind blew down until last week.

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Another drug trafficker receives jail time A man involved in the Estevan drug trade received a jail term following a guilty verdict at trial.

Calgary resident Hussein Daud received his sentence by Judge James Benison on Monday during Estevan provincial court. Benison found Daud guilty of trafficking ecstasy and possessing the proceeds of crime at a trial on July 9. Daud had no counsel when he appeared in court with his brother for sentencing.

Crown prosecutor Steven Dribnenki said it was in May 2011 when Daud sold 12 ecstasy pills for $200 to an undercover police officer. He noted that Daud is not local to Estevan, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s becoming more common in this area to have people from Regina and outside of the province coming to Estevan to sell drugs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a trend that needs to be stopped and a strong message of deterrence and denunciation needs to be sent to say that Estevan is not a place to do that business,â&#x20AC;? said Dribnenki.

He asked for a jail term of between 12 and 15 months.

Daud is a 29-year-old, originally from Zanzibar, but has been living in Can-

ada since he was 18 and said he recently became a permanent resident.

In an emotional address to the court, he told Benison that selling drugs is not normal for him. He said he has followed all of the conditions he has been under since he was first charged, and that if he were given a community sentence he would abide by his conditions.

Benison noted that the pre-sentence report was positive for Daud, and that, according to the report, he was considered a good candidate for community supervision.

However, Benison said a custodial sentence was necessary in this case to denounce and deter.

He sentenced Daud to 10 months in jail. He is also subject to a 10year firearms prohibition and must provide a DNA sample.

In other court proceedings, a woman charged with assault causing bodily harm was sentenced after pleading guilty to a lesser charge of common assault.

Prince Albert resident Jessica Longclaws entered the plea in relation to an incident in Estevan on Jan. 21, in which she assaulted

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Schroh told the court, â&#x20AC;&#x153;That turned into a very violent assault. The male victim was dragged out of the apartment lobby onto the sidewalk and was brutally assaulted by one of the gentlemen the accused was with.â&#x20AC;?

While the male victim was being assaulted, the female victim attempted to intervene. Schroh said that is when Longclaws struck the victim. Greg Wilson represented Longclaws as a Legal Aid lawyer and said the victim struck

a woman with a bottle.

Sean King, also allegedly assaulted a male in the same incident. King has been charged with aggravated assault and appeared in court on Monday. He was in custody and remanded to Sept. 24.

The assault occurred in the early morning hours, when Longclaws and King entered an apartment building to see some friends. The victim and her boyfriend were in the lobby of the building, looking for their keys.

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She then pulled out a bottle of alcohol and struck the victim on the head. Longclaws struck the victim a number of times, and with the bottle shattering upon one impact.

Wilson said Longclaws did not instigate her attack on the female victim, and she was entering the plea because there is no precedent to suggest that it is considered selfdefence to use a â&#x20AC;&#x153;weapon in a fistfight.â&#x20AC;? He said it was an excessive reaction by his client to strike the victim with a bottle.

The victim suffered no serious injury to her head, but she did experience some cuts on her arms.

Schroh said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her assault on the female victim was serious but made much more serious because of the circumstances of the fact that there was a group assault occurring.â&#x20AC;?

Longclaws was sentenced to 12 months of probation, in which she must not have contact with the victims or co-accused and must complete 30 hours of community service, among other conditions.

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Council Briefs News and notes from the September 10 regular meeting of Estevan city council The meeting began with the members of council honouring the Estevan Haulers baseball team for capturing the provincial bantam AA championship this past July in Estevan.

The Haulers went on to represent Estevan at the Western Canada Baseball Championship in Morden, Man. where they just missed out on a spot in the finals after falling in a tiebreaker. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Council received a letter from the Estevan 40 Developmental Asset Alliance asking that the City provide an employee or council member to be a part

of their committee.

The alliance is a group of community members who are working to improve opportunities and lives of children in the community. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ The Board of Police Commissioners report was passed at the meeting, and it included the report from the bylaw enforcement officer for June, July and August.

Of note, the officer conducted 1,550 unkempt property inspections in July and another 128 in August.

Through August, the bylaw officer has con-

ducted 3,183 property inspections. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Council approved a request from the Pure Energy Daycare to have their taxes based on a residential mill rate and not the commercial rate.

The difference results in a savings of $2,565 for the daycare. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Council also approved the wording for the speed limit plebiscite that will be on the ballot for the Oct. 24 municipal election.

The question will read: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I agree that the maximum driving speed limit should be reduced on all streets

within the City of Estevan from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, with the exception of the following: Fourth Street, Sixth Street, King Street, Perkins Street, Devonian Street, Escana Street, Kensington Avenue, Souris Avenue/Highway 47, Mississippian Drive, Imperial Avenue, Superior Avenue and Superior Road. I therefore agree that any street without a posted speed limit shall have a 40 km/h driving speed limit.â&#x20AC;?

Voters will be asked to answer a simple yes or no to the question. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ PB Marketing of Regina was awarded the ten-

der for the Spectra Place signage contract.

PB Marketingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal came in at $6,906 while a tender from Future Signs of Estevan was $20,493.

Councillor Dennis Moore expressed concern about the discrepancy between the bids and wanted assurances that the quality of the products from the two companies was equal. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ August was a strong month on the construction front for Estevan.

The City issued 18 permits with a total value of $3.54 million in August which was up by more than

$2 million when compared to August 2011.

Residential permits made up the bulk of that total as five single family permits were issued with a value of $1.56 million. One multi-family permit, which had a value of $575,000, was also issued.

Through August, 88 permits with a value of $22.99 million issued. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Council gave its approval for the helicopter pad at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital to proceed.

The pad will be used by the STARS air ambulance whenever it has to land in Estevan.

Post office employees plan Optimism remains high in Sask. another food bank drive The local food bank stocks are running very low so local Canada Post employees are on a mission to correct that situation.

The annual Estevan Canada Post Food Bank Drive will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22 beginning at 9 a.m.

The post office employees are requesting donations of non-perishable food items

or garden produce to be left on doorsteps early Saturday morning and they will begin picking them up on that day.

Last year the post office drive nearly broke a record when all the food was weighed and the food bank operators will be weighing the donations again this year with the results being made public once all the donations are in.

Open House The Council of the RM of Estevan No. 5 has initiated a review of its Land Use Bylaws and wants your participation as we develop a new OfďŹ cial Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw.

We are holding an information Open House in the Council Chambers for you to meet our Planning Team and Council to share your thoughts.

Flyers will be delivered to households during the week of Sept. 17 to 21 which will help householders mark the donation by visibly placing the coloured flyer in the mailbox that morning to indicate that food is there ready to be picked up.

The food drive will expand to all the smaller communities served by Canada Post as well. Food items can be dropped off at the local post office in each community any time between Sept. 17 and 21, said Carol Block, co-ordinator of the local drive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It should be stressed that the Salvation Army, who operate the local food bank, cannot accept out-dated food or food that is not in its original box or container,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Trucks hauling postal employees and their families will be making a circuit of the city and with a good turnout of volunteers, most of the hauling will be completed by early afternoon.

Saskatchewan small business owners remain the most optimistic in all of Canada.

In the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business business barometer, optimism among small business owners in Saskatchewan remained the strongest in Canada at an index of 69.5 in July, 9.5 points above the national index of 60. Fifty-seven per cent of Saskatchewan small business owners rate their overall state of business as good - the second highest in Canada and well ahead of the national average of 41 per cent. Twenty per cent plan to increase full-time employment in the next 3 to 4 months - the third highest in Canada.

O v e r a l l , C a n a d a â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small business optimism continued its gradual glide downward in August. CFIB business barometer fi ndings showed the index falling to 60 for the month, its fifthconsecutive monthly decline. To put that level

in perspective, although down almost eight points from its 2012 high point in March, it remains more than 20 points above the recessionary low of 39.9 in December 2008. Even so, the survey results point to only very slow growth in the national economy.

Business owners in Saskatchewan (69.5) are the most optimistic, though the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s barometer dipped slightly by 2.5 points in August from 72.0 in July. Index levels fell in most provinces in August, but the national pattern showed little change, bar two exceptions. Optimism rose smartly in Newfoundland and Labrador to an index level of 68.3, putting businesses there back in the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top three regions.

Quebec was the only other province to see a rise in its index (to 61.6). Business optimism in P.E.I. (46.3), New Brunswick (60.5), Manitoba (58.1) and British Columbia (56.4) fell the most from July

levels, while the smaller declines were noted in Ontario (58.4), Saskatchewan (69.5) and Alberta (67.9). The index saw little change in Nova Scotia (54.4 Provincial highlights include: â&#x20AC;˘ 57 per cent of businesses in Saskatchewan said the overall state of business was good (41 per cent nationally); 35 per cent said it was satisfactory (48 per cent nationally). â&#x20AC;˘ 20 per cent of Saskatchewan businesses plan to increase full-time employment in the next three to four months (18 per cent nationally) and eight per cent plan to decrease (12 per cent nationally). â&#x20AC;˘ The shortage of skilled labour (46 per cent) was identified as the main operating challenge in Saskatchewan. â&#x20AC;˘ Main cost pressures for small business include: fuel/energy costs (51 per cent), wage costs (51 per cent), and tax/regulatory costs (45 per cent).

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Intoxicated subjects kept police on the run An assault that took place at a local sporting event on the night of Sept. 14 is now under investigation by the Estevan Police Service (EPS) members. They report they were able to locate the people involved in the incident and were able to deal with the immediate issue prior to the launching of the investigation.

Noisy house parties also attracted police attention that same night. Numerous tickets were issued as a result of calls complaining about the noise levels. The tickets issued were generally for such offences as open alcohol containers in public and minors being in possession of alcohol.

Police also arrested some intoxicated people in local businesses on Friday night. They were charged with being intoxicated in public and held in custody until they regained sobriety.

The fines for public intoxication are usually $200.

Police arrested a Manitoba man outside a local establishment on Friday night after he was caught with an illegal substance. The Brandon man was lodged in cells until sober and has an October court date to answer to

the other charges pertaining to his drug possession.

Later that same night ,police responded to a call of concern regarding an intoxicated man who had been spotted walking along the highway. Police located the subject and transported him to a safe location. While they were dealing with this man, they encountered an impaired driver on the edge of the city who had been involved in a roll-over. No injuries were sustained by the lone occupant, and the investigation was turned over to the RCMP for further processing.

Before the night was over, EPS members had to make their way to a local hotel to check up on some people who were causing problems in the hallway. Police attended and learned that five Ontario men who had been drinking were having problems with a certain situation they found themselves in, so police managed to send two of the men in another direction and were able to conclude the matter with the other three in a peaceful manner.

On the night of Sept. 15, police attended a local lounge where there was a report of a

patron causing problems by refusing to leave after being asked to do so by staff. The 50-year-old Estevan man was arrested and charged under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act. There were two more reported incidents of people being intoxicated in public and both were arrested and lodged in cells until sober.

EPS members then encountered several people

who were engaged in an argument in a parking lot.

They noted that one of the subjects was injured and further learned that the man had been on probation and had attempted to start a fight with others while in an intoxicated state. The man was arrested and charged with being in breach of court-ordered conditions and was lodged in cells for the night.

A call from a local res-

taurant regarding an intoxicated male who was causing problems prompted police action. The man was arrested for being intoxicated in public and for causing a disturbance. He was also lodged in cells until sober.

On the night of Sept.

16, police responded to a call regarding an accident on the city’s south side. They discovered a single vehicle had entered the ditch after

the driver had lost control.

The vehicle had sustained substantial damage. The driver was handed a 24-hour licence suspension. While tending to the details of the investigation, police learned that two dirt bikes that were in the back of the truck had been reported as stolen, so they were seized and police have now extended their investigation to include the additional elements and items.

Province reluctantly signs new ag deal They weren’t necessarily thrilled about it, but the provincial government has signed on to a new federal agriculture deal.

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart joined federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and his colleagues from across Canada to sign the Growing Forward 2 multilateral framework agreement last week.

The new agreement includes a 50 per cent increase in funding for strategic initiatives such as research, water infrastructure and market development. In Saskatchewan this will mean $46 million per year from the federal

government versus $30 million per year over the past five years. While all business risk management programs such as AgriStability, AgriInvest, Crop Insurance and AgriRecovery will remain in place, there will be reductions to both AgriStability and AgriInvest.

“The decision to sign the agreement did not come easy as we had opposed changes to AgriInvest after consulting extensively with our stakeholders,” Stewart said. “However, we are pleased funding for crop insurance remains unchanged and the increased investment in strategic initiatives such as

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research and water infrastructure will benefit our farmers and ranchers.”

The new agreement will reduce the trigger for AgriStability coverage from 85 to 70 per cent of a producer’s reference margin.

Matching government contributions under AgriInvest will be reduced from 1.5 to 1 per cent of producers’ allowable net sales. However, limits on the funds producers can contribute and hold in their AgriInvest accounts will be increased substantially.

The new agreement would have passed without Saskatchewan’s support because enough of the other

provinces supported it. By signing this agreement, Saskatchewan can now enter into negotiations with the federal government on specific strategic initiatives.

“Our producers have told us that research and innovation is critical as we work to grow our industry,” Stewart said. “The increase in funding for research, as well as for business development, irrigation and other areas, will play a big role as we work to grow our industry and province. We look forward to consulting with our producers and industry on these strategic initiatives in the coming months.”

A10 September 19, 2012

Estevan Mercury

Construction boom in RM of Estevan While itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been well documented that the City of Estevan is enjoying a building boom, the RM of Estevan is letting the public know that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing pretty darn good themselves, thank you.

The RM released its building permit figures to Sept. 12 last week and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear that 2012 has been a banner year for the organization. In the report from engineering service manager Billy Fowler, it was noted that 52 building permits, which had a combined value of $27.64 million, have been issued as of the 12th.

Of that total, $21.25 million were for commercial permits while just over $5 million were for residential dwellings.

Fowler noted in his report that $15 million of that total can be attributed to expansion of the Pioneer Grain Terminal to the west of the city. However, even with that total set aside, the RM is still almost $3 million ahead of the pace set

in 2011 when it had issued $9.74 million during the same time period.

Kelly Lafrentz, the reeve of the RM of Estevan, said they are obviously pleased with the figures and the level of activity in the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great indicator of how things are going and that there are other areas in the vicinity of Estevan that are open for development and that in the RM of Estevan, both the east and west side industrial subdivisions,â&#x20AC;? said Lafrentz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things are going very well.â&#x20AC;?

Lafrentz said the RM noticed a bit of a slowdown over the summer as the local oil industry sagged for a few months. However things have picked up again and he anticipates the strong numbers to hold up for the next couple of years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once the truck bypass comes to pass, I think we will see some more commercial development and filling around the fringes on either side of our industrial

age corridors or industrial corridors so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have things intermingling.

We are trying to get those things apart so we can keep everyone happy as much as we can.â&#x20AC;?

The rezoning and planning preparations that Lafrentz spoke of will be on display for the public to see when the RM hosts a land use planning open house at their office on Fourth Street on Thursday.

Lafrentz said the event is open to anyone interested in seeing what direction the RM is taking and will also give them a chance to provide their input. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe people have

Kelly Lafrentz we have now, and that will probably take off too as long as the industries in the area stay busy. It should be great for the RM and the city.â&#x20AC;?

Aside from the obvious commercial interest, Lafrentz said there remains a high interest in developing residential property in the RM. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had some

interest in the RM for quite dense residential subdivisions and we have kind of turned those away. We are sticking to mostly acreage development and multiparcel county residential and this is working well.

We are in some rezoning and planning preparations right now. We are going to designate certain areas and turn them into acre-

some input or ideas we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thought about,â&#x20AC;?

Lafrentz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been working on this since late March. We have had a lot of development in the RM so we thought we need to stop scribbling plans down on a napkin and take some steps to put some official planning and zoning into effect. Then not only do we know where we are directing people, when somebody comes and wants to develop in the RM, they know where they can go and do the specific things they want to do.â&#x20AC;?

The open house is scheduled to run from 5 to 7 p.m.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great indicator of how things are going and that there are other areas in the vicinity of Estevan that are open for developmentâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kelly Lafrentz

Crushing it for Cancer set for Saturday A local woman has come up with a novel approach in the fight against cancer.

Abbey Webber is part of the group putting together the Crushing it For Cancer obstacle race on Saturday. Webber is hosting the event on her land north of the city and it is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m.

The race will be used to raise money for Phase II of the expansion campaign of the Breast Health Centre at the Saskatoon City Hospital.

Webber said she came across the idea of raising money for the centre through a friend of hers who was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago. While riding horses at her friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ranch over the summer, Webber said the friend asked her if she would help raise money for the centre.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had told her a number of times my favourite thing about Estevan is the generosity of the people,â&#x20AC;?

Webber said in an e-mail.

Webber added that she has also held an interest in taking part in one of the popular obstacle races such as Tough Mudder or the Spartan Races, but since they are held outside of the province it was difficult for her to travel to them as a mother of two.

While on her way home from riding horses at her friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Webber came up with the idea of putting the two events together. After speaking with a couple of friends who felt it was a good idea, the ball began rolling and led to the event this weekend.

Webber said the course is a loop through 100 acres of challenging terrain. The natural obstacles include sloughs, uneven ground, six-foot-tall grass with al-

falfa underneath and trees with quite a few fallen logs.

They have also built obstacles including a tire run, two low tunnels that participants will crawl through, a long line of bales to run on top of, two old bale stacks to climb over, an over-under obstacle and loose hay. A few more will also be added this week. The course should take 45-60 minutes and there will be options to go around the obstacles, to make it more accessible to all fitness levels.

Webber added they have several sponsors who have enriched the event. Extreeme Limousine will be providing a shuttle which will meet at the PennWest parking lot at 11 a.m. All participants and spectators will be required to take the shuttle as there is limited parking available at the scene. Metra Equipment Inc has been very generous in their sponsorship and Certified Energy has also signed on as a sponsor. M & M Meats will be hosting a

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As well, sponsorship is covering the cost of printing pink bandanas. All registrants are required to sign a waiver and once

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Nobody is allowed on the course without a bandana. There will be washroom facilities provided.

The shuttle will return to Estevan around 2 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are really hoping this is well received and we can do it again every year,â&#x20AC;?

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No injuries in semi-train collision An Estevan man escaped with no injuries after a train struck the semi he was driving.

The Sept. 11 collision occurred when the truck stopped at a railway intersection on the southeast outskirts of the city. The train hit the front end of the truck and the impact sent the vehicle into the ditch to the right of the intersection. The semi was hauling a flat bed trailer which did not have a load on it.

R e m a r k a b l y, t h e 33-year-old driver of the truck was unharmed and after being checked over

by EMS personnel was

released at the scene of the incident. No one on the train was injured and there was no derailment.

Estevan RCMP report that the weather was clear and the road conditions were good at the time of the collision. The intersection is also marked with railway crossing signs. Police also do not believe that alcohol was a factor.

The RCMP, Estevan Police Service, Estevan Fire Rescue Service and local EMS all attended the scene. There was no word if any charges would be laid against the driver of the vehicle.

An Estevan man walked away with no injuries after the semi he was driving was struck by a train south of Estevan last Tuesday.

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SaskEnergy adjusted its commodity rate this past spring by lowering it 16 per cent from $4.55/GJ. After reviewing

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Aquistore well the deepest in Saskatchewan Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve drilled the deepest hole thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ever been dug in Saskatchewan.

At a total depth of 3,396 metres or about 3.3 kilometres down, the Petroleum Technology Research Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (PTRC) Aquistore primary well in southeast Saskatchewan is officially the deepest hole ever drilled in this province. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This project is already the first of its kind in the world, so to find that we drilled the deepest well is a nice surprise,â&#x20AC;? said Malcolm Wilson, PTRCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CEO. Prior to this, the deepest hole was also drilled in the southeast, an oil-bearing hole in the Torquay-Outram area.

It was confirmed Aug. 31 by the Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy that at 3,396 metres total vertical depth, the Aquistore well is the deepest well drilled to date in the province.

The well, located near Estevan, will be used as a deep saline carbon dioxide storage site for the SaskPower Boundary Dam carbon capture project. Together the two will meet the emission reduction targets by taking captured CO2 gases from the emissions coming from the newly refurbished Boundary Dam Unit No. 3 (BD3) and sequester them

deep underground.

The $1.23 billion BD3 clean coal venture is being observed by many global power suppliers since it will be the first commercial-sized exhibit of carbon dioxide capture and storage techniques once it is completed in 2013.

PTRC is attempting to demonstrate that deep geological storage of industrial CO2 is safe and economically and environmentally feasible since it is geared to reduce greenhouse gases to meet Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s climate change goals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Aquistore project is an important one as it puts Estevan and Saskatchewan on the world stage,â&#x20AC;? said Wilson.

The BD3 unit will be pumping out approximately 110 megawatts of electrical power into the Saskatchewan grid while capturing most of the carbon dioxide and other noxious and useful gases. CO2 can be used as an agent to enhance oil recovery practices in the southeast Saskatchewan oil patch.

The long-range plan will be to have some, or all, of the carbon dioxide that is captured used to recover oil by piping it into nearby concentrated oil bearing sites which will extend their production lives.

This well located south of Estevan is officially the deepest ever drilled in the province.

The drilling to the deepest point ever took 58 days,

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once operational it will be the first of its kind, and being the deepest brings it additional recognition.â&#x20AC;? he said.

Aquistore will become a primary data point for the deeper Deadwood geological formation, the deepest sedimentary unit in the Williston Basin. Research is the essential component of the entire project, so the Aquistore well will be used for evaluation since it is heavily instrumented with monitoring equipment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The comprehensive suite of well logs and core samples is creating a buzz within the industry,â&#x20AC;? said Kyle Worth, Aquistoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To have quality cores from such a depth is a rarity and our science and engineering research committee is eager to analyze the samples.â&#x20AC;?

The complete set of logs and other data that accompany the well will be useful not only for CO2 storage, but also for oil companies in the area who have interests in hydrocarbon bearing formations.

A second observation well will be drilled after the primary one is completed.

That process will begin, probably in October. The observation well could reach a comparable depth. Wilson said the second well will contribute significantly to the data already being collected and might even beat PTRCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just-established record.

Background: Aquistore is an independent research and monitoring project which intends to demonstrate that storing liquid carbon dioxide deep underground in a brine and sandstone water formation is a safe, workable solution to reduce greenhouse gases.

Deep saline aquifers have the potential to store centuriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worth of CO2 emissions.

Aquistore, a $26.5 million research project, is the first commercial scale deep saline injection project in the world, even though injecting CO2 into geological formations is not new, the North American oil industries have the most extensive experience with the process, using it for enhanced oil recovery.

PTRC is a not-for-profit corporation whose primary focus is on research of sustainable development technologies for the petroleum industry.

said Kevin Brydges, drilling supervisor for Aquistore.

Envision searching for volunteers The Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc. is in need of volunteers.

Envision recently announced through a press release that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning fall volunteer training and is looking for women who are willing to assist with the 24-hour Abuse/ Sexual Assault Support Line.

This year will mark the 18th year that the line has been operating throughout Southeast Saskatchewan.

Last year, Envisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line received 420 calls and more assistance is needed with the region growing. Callers often just want someone to talk to about their situation; and some are looking for services or assistance. The volunteers act as a friendly ear and a referral source.

Envision is looking for anyone who wants to make a difference in their community and a way to help others.

Anyone interested is asked to come out and take a look at Envision Counselling and Support Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Treasure our Volunteersâ&#x20AC;? booth at the Estevan Showcase on September 29 and 30.

It will be an opportunity to meet with experienced volunteers who can go in depth about the program and how good it feels to give back to the community.

The program is actively looking for women available during the day and evenings for training beginning in October. Envision provides 25 hours of comprehensive training and monthly meetings. Potential volunteers only need a desire to help others, a concern about the issue of violence in our society, and a willingness to listen.

According to Canadian Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation, in Canada today, one out of three teens experience some form of abuse in their romantic relationships. One in four women in Saskatchewan is abused by the man she lives with and each year 24,000 children in Saskatchewan

are exposed to domestic violence. Remember that the average woman will call the police after the 35th time she has been beaten by her partner. With these startling statistics you can see the importance of volunteering and creating a safe place for people to call and be advised of the services available for them, in our community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all have something to offer that will make our community a little stronger,

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Envision volunteers are able to work out of their own homes with the use of a pager or their own cellphone. Volunteers with small children at home have not found the support line to be a problem or an inconvenience during the daytime shifts. There are

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Anyone interested in volunteering can call Envision Counselling and Support Centre at 637-4004.

They can also drop by Booth 10 on Sept. 29 or 30 at the Estevan Showcase.

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New portable housing development with a twist The name for one of the newest motels in the Estevan area is a little tongue-in-cheek. Visitors of the Canstay Motel will literally be staying in a can â&#x20AC;Ś a sea-can.

The new installation of livable sea-cans west of Estevan just off Highway 18 was brought in by a local entrepreneur and an idea from the reality business series Dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Den. Starting up the Canstay Motel is Theo Bryson, who has the cluster of portable units set up in his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hay field, a portion of which has been requisitioned for the business. The units were bought from a company called 3twenty Solutions out of Saskatoon. That company took their idea to Dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Den and manufactures these kinds of portable and stackable homes for use across the Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy sectors.

The modular units are small but comfortable, reminiscent of an RV trailer.

Bryson said their goal was to bring in a housing option that was relatively inexpensive and easily movable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had the idea that we wanted some sort of movable living quarters, because we thought if something happens in Estevan, we can move them to where people need them,â&#x20AC;? said Bryson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We never wanted anything too permanent.â&#x20AC;?

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Someone asked him if he would consider movable units, and he said that was an idea that piqued his interest. He was recommended to 3twenty, a company he had not heard of before, and decided to give them a call. The target for the motel is to attract workers in the oil sector and people coming in for construction jobs, with an eye on long-term renters.

Bryson said they will be setting up a common area outside with picnic tables, barbecues and a fire pit that the guests will be able to use. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(We wanted) more common grounds because the units are pretty individualized,â&#x20AC;? he said, noting the outdoor area will allow more opportunity to socialize.

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Each unit has its own water heater so there wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be any problems with other visitors using up the warm water.

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YouthBiz E-Show returns The YouthBiz E-Show will be making its return to southeast Saskatchewan schools this fall.

With school back in session students are already preparing for the business.

Competition that is aimed at Grade 6 to 12 students in the Community Futures Sunrise area.

The contest promotes entrepreneurship, financial literacy and makes a connection between young people and business. Since it started in 2007, over 600 students from southeast Saskatchewan have competed for more than $10,000 in prize money.

To enter YouthBiz, students must come up with a business idea, write about it following questions in the YouthBiz Guide, and submit their entry to CF Sunrise on or before the contest deadline of Nov. 23. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The YouthBiz contest keeps gaining momentum every year. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see such tremendous enthusiasm for youth entrepreneurship in the southeast region. The students are really creative and continue to think up new and interesting business ideas,â&#x20AC;? said Verna Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill of CF Sunrise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year, approximately 190 students in

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Air issues highlighted at council meeting They were speaking on different topics but the two speakers at the Sept. 10 regular meeting of Estevan city council shared a common theme.

Terry Gibson of the Southeast Saskatchewan Airshed Association and Dr. John Gordon, who is part of a group conducting an air quality and lung health study in the Estevan area, both made presentations to council during the meeting.

Although the two men represent groups that have no affiliation with one another, their issues are much the same as they share a keen interest in local air quality and the impact that air has on the populace of the region.

Gibson, the executive director of the airshed

association, focused his presentation on what exactly an airshed is and the benefits that membership could have for the City.

“An airshed association is concerned about the future of an area, the future of the health of the residents and the environment as well as the economic well being of the region,” said Gibson who also touched on why an airshed is needed, noting that without them, there would be no agency around to monitor the quality of the air and ensure that the health of residents was being considered.

The local association was the first of its kind in Saskatchewan and its passive air monitoring program began in 2006 with the objective of monitoring

ambient air quality. Gibson added that membership is voluntary and their roster consists of local oil companies, the mining industry and the local power plants.

“This is a very exciting time for our association. We got a grant just lately from the Ministry of Environment and our membership has been paying better so we can buy some more equipment to monitor things,” he said.

Gibson also touched on a few statistics regarding the air quality within the airshed. He noted the Saskatchewan standard for the sulphur dioxide is 11 parts per billion and that their data show the area is well below that and has been trending lower. He added that the area is also well below the standard for

nitrogen dioxide.

As he wrapped up his report, Gibson asked that the City of Estevan become a member of the association and that the cost to join is just $400. He also asked for a councillor to sit on their board.

“I think it’s important that an airshed association raise awareness and encourage members to come forth from various community circles,” he said.

“We need you and I think you need us to be part of it all with you.”

Gordon was before council representing the Airways Research Group at the University of Saskatchewan. The group, which is comprised of a number of medical professionals, is interested in the impact of air contaminants on respi-

ratory health.

“There is an undue incidence of asthma in southern Saskatchewan and Estevan has been home to a number of studies from the airways group researchers and we have shown that there is a very high incidence of asthma here. And we want to know whether it is due to environmental contaminants in the air,” Gordon said.

The study has two sides to it, the doctor added. One side of the study is the clinical side where they will enlist 100 people in Estevan and 100 in Swift Current who will keep a diary of their respiratory health and lung function each day.

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one point in time,” said Gordon, who added they will also be collecting air samples.

“If we identify spikes in respiratory symptoms across any one window in one week, what we will do is go back into the archive dust samples and we will analyze those to see exactly what is in there. The idea is we would like to answer if there are airborne contaminants that are directly contributing to the respiratory symptoms in the population. Estevan is going to be our experimental site and Swift Current will be our control site because the incidence of asthma is slightly higher here.”

Anyone interested in taking part in the study is asked to contact the group at 1-306-966-1356.

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Adoption drive to raise funds, awareness With the summer over, the Pedigree Adoption Drive reminds people there are dogs in the local shelters awaiting new homes.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the fifth year for the campaign, and the Estevan Humane Society is one of 30 shelter partners with Pedigree.

Marlene Moore, president of the Estevan Humane Society, said one of their goals during this campaign is to show that the dogs in their shelter are good dogs and simply in need of a good home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Pedigree Adoption Drive campaign is just to enable Canadians to help by adopting or volunteering or donating to the cause,â&#x20AC;? she added.

The campaign launches today, Sept. 19, and donations are made through the sale of each bag of Pedigree

Marlene Moore dog food. A portion of those sales is donated by Pedigree to the campaign.

Moore said the company is very generous with

their partners, noting Pedigree has donated more than $1 million in its first five years. Donations of up to $5,000 are made to the shel-

ters, and those funds are used for whatever the shelters deem is necessary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have staff that we have to pay. Our medical bills each month can be anywhere from $800 to $1,000,â&#x20AC;? said Moore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maintaining the building is another huge thing.â&#x20AC;?

She noted they are now able to move their dressing trailer up next to their shelter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would have to be moved out of there since the flood last year, so it will be moved this week hopefully,â&#x20AC;? said Moore.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve received some help from the community for gravel and labour, and she said they are grateful for the assistance. The trailer will be used for storage of food and cat litter among other things.

The adoption drive is also about encouraging people to adopt one of the

dogs residing at the shelter.

Moore said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for everybody to know that the dogs at the humane society find themselves there for a number of reasons, but they are all worthy of a home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are trying to let everybody know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re good dogs. The dogs at the shelter are good dogs. Some of them need more love and attention, but I say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bad dog, bad owner,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? she added.

Moore said they have been kept busy this past summer, seeing more dogs come in than usual. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had more dogs this summer than we have all summer. Part of the reason is that we have so many transient people coming into town. They get here and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a place to stay, let alone shelter their animals, and I think they just let them go. Then they end up at the

shelter.â&#x20AC;?

She said they do still have a couple of kennels vacant, but had two more dogs come in this past week.

Moore said for those looking to adopt one of the animals, they can take it home for a week or two and foster it. If things donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work out for whatever reason, they can bring it back to the shelter. She said that is an option, and the most important thing for the humane society is that the animals get a good home.

Moore reminds everyone that the humane society is hosting its dog jog in memory of the late Dr. Neil Howard, who would look after the Estevan animals for free. The dog jog is Sept. 23 at 1 p.m., with registration beginning at the Estevan Shoppers Mall. A barbecue will follow the event.

Harvest remains well ahead of schedule Fifty-six per cent of the 2012 crop has been harvested, well above the provincial five-year (2007-2011) average of 40 per cent.

Twenty-eight per cent of the crop is swathed or ready to straight combine, according to Saskatchewan Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly crop report.

In the report it was noted that significant harvest progress was made across

the province. The southwest has 85 per cent combined; the east-central region 50 per cent; the west-central region 40 per cent; the northeast 31 per cent and the northwest 27 per cent. Forty-four per cent of spring wheat; 68 per cent of durum; 52 per cent of barley and canola; 76 per cent of mustard; 83 per cent of lentils and 94 per cent of field peas have been combined.

In the southeast, harvest is progressing well in the region due to warm and dry weather. The majority of the region did not receive any rainfall this past week, although the Frobisher area received three mm. Since April 1, rainfall in the region has ranged from 237 mm (Carnduff area) to 532 mm (Tantallon area).

Producers now have 76 per cent of the 2012 crop combined, up from 56 per cent last week. An additional 12 per cent is swathed or ready to straight combine.

One hundred per cent of the winter wheat and fall rye, 73

per cent of the spring wheat, 70 per cent of the durum, 72 per cent of the barley, 35 per cent of the canaryseed, 97 per cent of the lentils and peas, 93 per cent of the chickpeas and 23 per cent of the flax have been combined.

Eighty-two per cent of the canola and 92 per cent of the mustard are combined, while an additional 16 per cent of canola is swathed or ready to straight combine.

Topsoil is becoming increasingly dry in many areas of the region. Topsoil moisture ratings on cropland are reported as one per cent surplus, 45 per cent ad-

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Crop damage this past week is due to wind and drought stress. Strong winds throughout the week have damaged many crops and blown swaths across fields.

Canola yields continue to be disappointing in most of the region. Cereal yields range from lower than average to above average, depending on seeding date and moisture conditions. Flax crops in many areas of the region still need time to mature and many producers are applying pre-harvest chemical applications. Some producers are

seeding winter cereals, although many are waiting for rain before seeding. There have been some reports of wildlife feeding on crops.

Many livestock producers are baling a second cut of hay.

Producers are swathing, combining, seeding winter cereals and hauling bales.

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SOUNDING OFF â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were going for both, for me and him, so it was good. I could hear the crowd in the third round (chanting), â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Felix! Felix!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and I dug down a little bit deeper after that.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Â Estevan fighter Felix Jimenez on his bout with Wade Baldwin in the main event at Hard Knocks 28 on Saturday.

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Jimenez defeats Baldwin in HK 28 finale Felix Jimenez wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expecting a third round, but in the end, what he did in the first two spoke for itself.

Jimenez beat Wade Baldwin by unanimous decision in an all-Estevan main event at Hard Knocks 28 on Saturday at Spectra Place.

After holding the upper hand in the first two rounds, Jimenez (2-2) said he was surprised that the fight went the distance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was ready for my guillotine chokes, I guess.

In training, I used to do it to him all the time. He was ready for that,â&#x20AC;? Jimenez said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know he was tired. I was tired too, but I know he was more tired than I was.â&#x20AC;?

Jimenez had Baldwin (1-3) in a deep choke a couple of times, but wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to close the deal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first one, I had it pretty deep there. I thought

he was going to (go) limp there, but I guess the only way they were going to stop that one was if he passed right out, because the ref, I think was on his side, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all right.â&#x20AC;?

Baldwin said he was trying to wait out the chokes in the hope of tiring out Jimenez. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was really playing that choke pretty heavy, but he never really had it sunk in, so I was just hoping heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d gas his arms out.â&#x20AC;?

Baldwin conceded that he lost the first round, but thought the second round was even, partly due to Jimenez being deducted a point. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think I started out good and then it seemed like I was a little hesitant to engage after awhile. I think I was applying lots of pressure, and then I kinda just gave up on it and stood back and let him dictate where

the fight went,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He countered most of what I was trying to do to him. He had a good game plan.â&#x20AC;?

Other than a late flurry of strikes, there was little action in the third round as both fighters were worn out.

That led to booing from the crowd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d boo (us) too. You want to see action non-stop when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the crowd, so I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blame them for that at all,â&#x20AC;? said Baldwin.

Still, the audience was fired up for the fight, with both locals getting their share of support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were going for both, for me and him, so it was good,â&#x20AC;? said Jimenez. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I could hear the crowd in the third round (chanting), â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Felix! Felix!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and I dug down a little bit deeper after that.â&#x20AC;?

There were five other Estevan fighters on the card,

with two of them winning.

Matthew McCormick won his first bout, needing only 53 seconds to defeat former Estevan Bruin Lee Ruff by technical knockout, using a choke.

Derek Daku (3-1) was not tested in his fight against Allan Bogle of Toronto, who was clearly overmatched.

Daku needed just over a minute to win by TKO, knocking Bogle down with a left and using the groundand-pound to end the fight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was a big dude, he had just about 40 pounds on me, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if he was quite prepared for the fight. Maybe he figured (with) my age, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have a chance to do a little better, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know,â&#x20AC;? said Daku. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way I got him with that left hook was exactly what I was shown last weekend (while training in Las Vegas).â&#x20AC;?

After his fight, Daku

publicly challenged Devon Smith, who was in the building as a corner for a La Ronge fighter, to a rematch.

Smith defeated Daku in a heavyweight title fight at Hard Knocks 24. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Langbank, Saskatchewan in the back alley, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care, I just want a chance,â&#x20AC;? Daku said in an interview later.

Kurt Bailey (9-7) lost in the second-last fight of the evening, with Humboldtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corey Atkinson defeating him by TKO via rear naked choke midway through the first round.

Craig Gaudry (2-2) lost to Meelad Hashtee of Toronto, tapping out during a guillotine choke with just three seconds left in the first round.

Mike Geib (0-3) pulled out of his fight with Brandonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kevin Taylor after the first round, when he incurred a knee injury.

Sandy Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ian Abbott had the only knockout of the night against Nic Dupasquier of Winnipeg.

Abbott landed a solid kick to the head, followed by a blow to the neck area that ended the fight with 22 seconds left in the first round.

In other action, it was Ryan Starkell over Zachary Atkinson (referee stoppage) in an all-Winnipeg bout; Christian Olson of La Ronge over Nic Grandbois of Kenora, Ont. (injury); Brandonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ethan Cornect over Calgaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chris Wilson (TKO); Harold Brun of Kenora over Miguel Tock of Lethbridge, Alta. (tapout); zCurtis Richard of Thunder Bay, Ont. over Joshua Ferguson of Brandon (TKO); Calgaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Justin Hill over Kenoraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cody Puls (submission); and Derek Lapierre of Brandon over Kenoraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Madison Mejia (tapout).

Packed house again for Eve of Destruction For the second straight year, a capacity crowd filled the grandstands at Estevan Motor Speedway for the event dubbed Eve of Destruction.

The evening, organized by former EMS driver Davin Emmel, was highlighted by a figure eight trailer race but had plenty more to offer.

Three stunt bike riders were brought in to perform, including two former X Games finalists.

The bikers stationed a massive ramp in front of the

grandstand and entertained fans with their high-flying stunts throughout the program.

A rollover contest saw drivers go off the side of a ramp trying to flip over and back onto the tires.

The winner of that event, for the second straight year, was Karson Dixon of Lignite, N.D. There was also a truck pull event, with rival Ford and Dodge drivers taking part in a tug of war. Devin Shirley of Estevan was the winner.

There were 24 entries for the figure eight race, each one hauling a trailer at least six feet long.

Once the drivers got spread out a little, the mayhem soon followed and before long the track was covered in debris.

Brian Wenzel of Estevan was the last driver with some semblance of a trailer and won the event.

There was a calcutta for the trailer race and a truck and trailer unit was auctioned off, with the winner participating in the race.

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Steelers hammer Weyburn to earn first win The Estevan Lions Club Steelers had been pushing on the floodgates for awhile and on Saturday, they finally burst open.

The Steelers picked up their first win in two years in convincing fashion, stomping the Weyburn Falcons 68-8 on the road.

Running back Levi Pick led the bantam club with five touchdowns, two through the air and three on the ground.

Steelers head coach Phil Zajac estimated that Pick alone romped for 300 rushing yards and that the team racked up 700 total yards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not really surprised. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been playing well all year. We finally did what we said we need to do.

We needed to execute and score in the red zone and it was like the light switch just came on. We looked like a dominating team,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The focus in practice all week was finishing off

Evan Stabenow of the Estevan Steelers looks for a hole on a return during the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 68-8 drubbing over Weyburn on Saturday. (Submitted photo) drives and it paid off for the Steelers (1-4). â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did a lot of work on the red zone last week and perfecting those plays

you have to be able to score on,â&#x20AC;? Zajac said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were throwing bombs and completing them for touchdowns. Justin (Tail-

lon), our quarterback, had his best game of the year.â&#x20AC;?

Taillon, Kolby Dyck and Matt Haux also had majors for the Steelers.

On top of that, Estevan had three big-play touchdowns called back due to penalties.

Zajac said the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

defence was stifling, holding the Falcons to under 100 yards, and that the offensive line did â&#x20AC;&#x153;a great jobâ&#x20AC;? in allowing Taillon enough time to make plays.

The Steelers led 38-8 at the half.

Now that the team has its first win out of the way, Zajac is expecting much better football in the last three regular season games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the most important thing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to totally dominate both sides of the ball, but as a team, you have to learn to win. I told them after the game, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned a whole bunch of stuff this year, now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned how to win,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping is that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just continue it through and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll shock the Raiders (in the season finale Oct. 6), who are the No. 1 team in Regina.â&#x20AC;?

The Steelers will host the Lumsden Devils on Saturday. Game time is 3 p.m.

Elecs drop to 0-2 with loss to Peacock in Moose Jaw The narrative was similar.

In their second game of the season, the Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs were right in it at halftime, but saw it all fall apart in the third quarter.

The Elecs lost 31-14 to the A.E. Peacock Tornados on Thursday in Moose Jaw High School Football League action.

The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opener against Weyburn on Sept.

8 followed much the same story. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just like the game against Weyburn, the first half was really strong. We moved the ball well,â&#x20AC;? said Elecs head coach Mark Schott. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just had a couple of missed opportunities where the defence forced a turnover and we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to capitalize. It would have been nice to push a couple of those into the end zone to get the lead before half.â&#x20AC;?

After a scoreless first quarter, the Tornados struck early in the second on an 82yard completion from quarterback Sawyer Buettner to receiver Levi Paul.

The Elecs countered later in the quarter when

Colten Bachorcik punched in a three-yard rushing major. After a missed convert, the Elecs trailed 7-6 at the half.

It all came apart for the Elecs in the third quarter, with Peacock scoring two touchdowns and adding a field goal.

Schott said the first major for the Tornados was painful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the start of the second half, our defence forced a two-and-out. Our offence came out and turned the ball over on their first play, then Peacock scored on their next play. That was a big turning point there,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Penalties also cost the Elecs for the second straight week.

At one point, the Elecs were slapped with two 15yard penalties on the same play. Schott said the officials thought they heard swearing and the Elecs players denied it, which only resulted in a second penalty for â&#x20AC;&#x153;talking back.â&#x20AC;?

Peacock would score a touchdown on the same drive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was unfortunate and we just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dig ourselves out of that hole,â&#x20AC;?

Cole MacCuish of the ECS Elecs runs the ball toward the sideline during a recent game. (File Photo) said Schott.

The Tornados extended their lead to 31-7 in the fourth quarter on a 10-yard pass to Blake Olsen.

ECS closed out the scoring on a one-yard plunge by running back Kaleb Memory.

Elecs quarterback Kolby Fleury threw 15-of-28 for 204 yards, an improvement on his showing in the opener. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was great. The receivers have been run-

ning really good routes and getting their hands up there catching the balls and Fleuryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s making terrific passes to them. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely our strong suit right now, moving the ball through the

air,â&#x20AC;? said Schott.

Ian Ferguson had a solid day in the receiving corps and Cole MacCuish â&#x20AC;&#x153;made quite a few tackles for losses in the backfield,â&#x20AC;?

Schott said.

Jesse Mack was also impressive, serving as the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s punter in his first football game ever. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For his first football game and being told he was the punter in the pre-game, he averaged about 40 yards per punt.â&#x20AC;?

The first few weeks of the MJHSFL schedule are very compressed, and the Elecs had a quick turnaround after Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game, hosting the Swift Current Colts yesterday.

After that, they only get three days off before visiting the Central Cyclones this Saturday.

With four games in two weeks, Schott said there is a focus on conditioning in practice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really been monitoring guys at practice and keeping tabs on the bumps and bruises, and making sure that guys are both mentally and physically sharp.â&#x20AC;?

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Estevan Bruins defenceman Austin Yano flips the puck up-ice on a penalty kill during the Bruinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5-2 loss to the Notre Dame Hounds in preseason action on Monday.

Bruins enter season with high hopes The final roster decisions have yet to be made, but the Estevan Bruins look at the nucleus of their roster and see a team that can contend in the SJHL this year.

The Bruins have several key 20-year-olds to lean on, as well as a strong group of sophomores who impressed last year and will be asked to build on that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This team certainly has the talent and potential to do so and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just going to be a matter of us playing at a consistently high level,â&#x20AC;? said Bruins head coach and general manager Keith Cassidy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You would expect that talent to peak almost next year, but the makeup of our team says we certainly do have a chance this year.â&#x20AC;?

The Bruinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; forward corps has plenty of depth and perhaps the biggest question right now is who will play on the first line with Calder Neufeld and Cole Olson.

Rookie winger Hudson Morrison and 20-yearold trade acquisition Nick Weiss have both been given a shot on the line in training camp and preseason play.

Morrison may yet centre a line of his own. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Nick Weiss is going to provide some scoring for us as well. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bigger bodied guy with a good shot and a good nose for the net,â&#x20AC;? Cassidy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all going to come down to the chemistry between them.â&#x20AC;?

The second line, for now, is comprised of

19-year-olds Taylor Reich, Matt Brykaliuk and Tanner Froese. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They did a heck of a job last year and took a good step in their development,â&#x20AC;? said Cassidy.

Among the Bruinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; other forwards are overage right winger Tyler Paslawski and promising rookie Wyatt Garagan.

There are still major decisions to be made on defence, with 12 players in the running heading into Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preseason game against Notre Dame.

Rookie sensations Austin Yano and Tyler Kauk return to make up the top pairing. Although both can be better, they exceeded all expectations last season.

Veteran defenceman

Connor Milligan will also see his fair share of ice in the top four and will be relied on for some sandpaper and leadership.

Milligan was paired with Patrick Hurley, a 20-year-old trade acquisition from the SIJHL, in Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game. It was the first preseason appearance for Hurley, who struggled in training camp and was hurt in warm-up prior to a Sept. 12 exhibition game against Weyburn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s typical of a 20-year-old, they tend not to show as well in camp as the younger guys,â&#x20AC;? Cassidy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think for a big guy, he moves very well. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obviously got the instincts to play the game and do it at a high level.â&#x20AC;?

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cludes returnees Tyler Poskus and Denin Boesch, as well as 19-year-old tryout Nick Sova and a handful of potential rookies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see Brett Dumaine make a pretty big impact on this hockey club. (David) Robertson has exceeded my expectations and as a solid stay-at-home defenceman, I think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to fit in real nice.â&#x20AC;?

There is also 17-yearold Zach Douglas, who appears to be a lock to stick around.

The goaltending situation is even more fuzzy at the moment. Returning starter Steven Glass is still struggling with a knee injury stemming from last season. He was evaluated by a doctor on Monday

and was not expected to be ready for Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opener in Melville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not anticipating him starting the season, no, and we do have some work to do there. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not in a tremendous panic to bring someone in. If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to bring somebody in, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to make sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the right person,â&#x20AC;? said Cassidy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think (rookie Travis) Pelletier has done whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been expected of him so far.â&#x20AC;?

One option had been to bring back last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backup, Tyler Ross, as a temporarily fill-in, but Cassidy said â&#x20AC;&#x153;that ship has sailed.â&#x20AC;?

The Bruinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home opener is Friday against the Melville Millionaires.

Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Bruins trade Johnstone, get players from WHL The Estevan Bruins traded centre Ben Johnstone to the Virden Oil Capitals of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League on Sunday.

In return for the Carlyle native, the team got the rights to Kootenay Ice defenceman Luke Paulsen as well as future considerations.

Johnstone, 19, had eight goals and 16 points in 49 games as a rookie with the Bruins last season.

Bruins head coach and general manager Keith Cassidy said the deal was made in part due to the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current logjam of forwards, with several 18-year-olds trying to make the team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a situation where recruits come in and play real well and with the acquisition of a guy like Nick Weiss, and having Austin Daae (reassigned by Prince George), being able to keep everybody happy with ice time was (going to be hard). â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be fair to Ben, he

Ben Johnstone deserves a chance to play and I think Virdenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to give him that opportunity.â&#x20AC;?

Paulson, 20, has played three years in the WHL and the Bruins are not expecting to see him at any point.

The team still had 29 players in camp prior to Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preseason game against Notre Dame, including 16 forwards.

That doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t include three players who were reassigned to the team from the WHL over the last few days.

On Sunday, the Regina Pats sent 18-year-old defenceman Sean Whelan to the Bruins. Whelan is among

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Two more players on the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list were cut by WHL clubs on Monday.

The Moose Jaw Warriors reassigned 17-year-old left winger Darcy Deroose, who scored at a point-pergame clip in midget AAA last season and scored two points in his lone game with the Bruins.

Meanwhile, the Brandon Wheat Kings reassigned 17-year-old Hunter Smith, who had 20 points in 44 games in midget last year.

Cassidy said Deroose would be joining the Bruins for now, but he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know as of Monday whether the other two would come or head back to the Moose Jaw Generals.

He said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far from clear where the three will end up, with so many players still in the picture.

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Estevan Mercury

Early struggles send Miners to defeat After allowing 23 points in the first quarter, the Estevan Sherritt Coal Miners were playing catch-up almost from the beginning.

The atom football team lost 49-7 to the Regina Alouettes on Saturday in Regina.

Quarterback Cameron Jones had the lone major for the Miners (0-5) on a quarterback sneak.

The drive began with a 50-yard run by Shanelle Rioux. After marching the ball to the 10-yard line, Rioux had another run inside the five and Jones punched it in on third down. Rioux kicked the convert.

The touchdown came in the second quarter and the Miners trailed 29-7 at the half.

Paige Fischer looks to chase down a Regina Bombers ball carrier during a game earlier this season. (File Photo)

“We didn’t give up much in the second half.

Our first quarter was our downfall by far,” said Miners head coach Evan Helfrick.

He said some preventable mistakes were made and that the team was generally slow coming out of the gate.

“The focus was still there, but we just made some mental mistakes, like offsides putting us at second-and-long when we would have had a first down,” said Helfrick.

“We didn’t pursue the ball very well. We just came out flat-footed ... offensively, we had a little bit of trouble with pitching the ball, exchanges between the quarterback and tailback at times, so that cost us some yards.”

On the positive side, Helfrick said the Miners were better defensively than the week before and that some players are starting to block better.

“Everybody did their part. We’ve worked on a lot of blocking in practice and some of the guys are starting to see that ... they’re starting to get fired up and seeing that (blocking) is fun too.”

Helfrick said the team will work on making better pitches leading into Saturday’s home game against the Regina Bengals.

“We’ve worked lots on the pitches, but we still need to work on that I guess, because we’re still having issues with that.”

Kick-off on Saturday is at 11 a.m.

Chargers shutout by Regina Razorbacks As with Estevan’s other minor football teams, consistency is one of the biggest issues the Century 21 Chargers face, and that was on full display Saturday in Regina.

The peewee Chargers were blanked 40-0 by the Regina Razorbacks, one week after picking up their first win of the season, a 12-0 victory over Grenfell.

Chargers head coach Steve McLellan said the only thing his team can do is forget about it and prepare for the next game.

“That’s part of minor football I guess, you have your ups and downs. The players learn from it, the coaches learn from it and we’ll get back at it for this

week.”

The Chargers (1-4) trailed 28-0 at the half after getting off to a poor start.

“I kind of felt we weren’t able to hit the gear that we needed to hit, get up to that level. Once we did, it was too late,” said McLellan.

“We started slow and we kinda got down on ourselves a little bit.”

McLellan added that the team needs to go harder in practice to give themselves a shot at staying competitive in games.

“I think overall, we just didn’t practise as hard as we needed to this week and we let complacency set in a little bit. But I give full props to Regina, they’re a

good team.”

The Chargers were able to get a bit of offence going, but not enough to make a dent.

McLellan said quarterback Cameron Rioux had a strong game, but not enough others did.

“We had a few sustained drives, one where we actually scored but it was called back,” he explained.

“My feelings are that if we played that again, we would possibly see a different outcome.”

The Chargers’ next action is on Saturday when they host the Regina Griffins. Kick-off time is 12:45 p.m. at Estevan Comprehensive School.

Estevan Chargers running back Colein Poole carries the ball during a recent game. (File Photo)

Sports Briefs After two seasons at the helm of the team, Tom Copeland has resigned from the Southeast Legacy Twins.

Copeland said he is leaving the midget AAA baseball club to focus on business interests.

He was promoted from assistant to head coach prior to the 2011 season.

That year, the team comprised mainly of players from Estevan and Weyburn posted a 5-15-1 record in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League.

They made it to the semifinals at provincials.

In 2012, the Twins went 6-26 in the regular season and were winless at provincials.

A replacement has not yet been named. *** An obstacle course event designed after the Tough Mudder competitions will be held this weekend to raise money toward fighting cancer.

Crushing It For Cancer will go ahead on Saturday on land north of the city.

The course will include hurdles, walls and other challenges and all money raised will go to the Phase 2 expansion of the Saskatoon Breast Health Centre.

Admission is $25 and a shuttle will pick up spectators at the Penn West parking lot at 11 a.m., with

the proceedings beginning at noon.

Organizers intend to hold the event annually. *** Several local runners took part in the Queen City Marathon in Regina on Sept. 9.

Roanna Mantei was the top Estevan finisher, placing fifth in the female 40-44 age group with a time of three hours, 55 minutes, 43 seconds.

Lloyd Sehn finished ninth in the male 35-39 category. His time was three hours, 31 minutes, 52 seconds.

Ward Tuttle was 21st in the male 45-49 group, with a time of four hours, 11 minutes, one second.

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NHL staging a lockout about nothing You know how Seinfeld was called a show about nothing?

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just entered a lockout about nothing, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not funny.

In 2004, I understood the need for drastic changes. I sure didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like missing a year without the NHL, and the two sides wasted a ridiculous amount of time, but there were underlying issues that had to be fixed.

This time, what? A few teams are struggling?

And in the twisted minds of Gary Bettman and the owners, the players should be the ones docked for it?

Maybe this problem wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exist if the league hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been so moneyhungry and gobbled up

expansion and relocation fees wherever they could get them in the late 1990s.

But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for another day.

The owners got their pound of flesh in the last lockout. They absolutely took the players out behind the shed and beat them. All weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard for the last seven years from Gary Bettman is â&#x20AC;&#x153;record revenuesâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;the league is thrivingâ&#x20AC;? and now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not enough.

They want more.

I think Leafs defenceman John-Michael Liles said it best last week: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unfortunate (with) how much the game has grown and how far weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come. The fact that the system has been working for everybody for the last

Josh Lewis Hear Me Out seven years, but now as soon as the CBA is up, all of a sudden it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work.â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lockout that is absolutely unnecessary.

Indeed, it seems that almost from the beginning of negotiations, the league wanted this. They spoke about a lockout right from the get-go; brushed aside an appointed mediator after three days and no meetings.

Hey, who cares about a few missed games when you can lose less money by not paying your players? Who cares if we have to cancel a season if we can line our pockets in the process?

Who cares about the fans, anyway? Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll come back. They always do. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a bunch of suckers, right? Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re addicted. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll come

crawling back the second the lockout is over.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re right on that last point. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sad, and more than a little infuriating that they take fans for granted, but they do it because they can.

In no way am I saying the players are innocent here. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just as much to blame for the dispute over how league revenues are split up. Just get to a 50-50 agreement and go from there.

Yet there can be no question that the owners are the ones pushing the agenda here. They are the ones who want a lockout to settle relatively minor issues.

The players have sug-

gested the season go on while the two sides continue negotiating.

Nope. Lockout. We want a lockout. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our solution to everything.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the only professional league to wipe out an entire season, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gladly do it again. Because we do not care about hockey. Show us the money.

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. Check out the pilot episode of his new web series, Bruins Banter TV, on the blog.

Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fitness classes begin this week Estevan Bruins The City of Estevanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leisure services is offering its fall land-based fitness classes beginning this week.

A variety of classes will take place on weekdays in the multi-purpose room at the leisure centre and the running track at Spectra Place.

All classes are led by Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association qualified instructors, who cater to all levels of fitness, from beginners to advanced levels.

Offerings include step/ aerobic, boot camp, running, and spin bike classes, the latter being a new pro-

gram during the summer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are trying to stay current with recent fitness trends. Spin classes are huge in North America now, and we are excited to bring quality spin classes to Estevan and area,â&#x20AC;? said Nathan Jesse, program manager for the City.

Spin classes are preregistered classes, while the rest are on a drop-in basis. Spin classes are $100 for 10 sessions, or $80 for eight sessions, and they also include a monthly membership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our fitness program has grown in the last few years, and with the addition of spin classes, it

will continue to grow and improve. Spin and fitness classes are a great cardio workout. Our hope is that people participate in our classes as well as some of the other amenities we have in our facility like the pool, squash courts, ice surfaces and running track, which are all included in the monthly member membership,â&#x20AC;? said fitness

instructor Carla Dayman.

Child care is also available during the day.

Aqua fitness classes in the pool begin on Oct. 1 when the pool reopens after the annual maintenance shutdown is completed.

For more information, contact the leisure centre at 634-1888, see the City of Estevanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page or visit estevan.ca.

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Police dogs impress at Canadian trials in Regina A pair of local police service dogs showed well at the Canadian Police Canine Association trials held recently in Regina.

Service dogs stationed in North Portal and Estevan captured the top two spots in the detector dog competition at the trials, held Sept. 6-9.

Holly and her handler Tobin Tisdale, stationed with the Canadian Border Services Agency at the North Portal crossing, took first place.

Harvey and his handler Tyler McMillen of the Este-

van Police Service finished runner-up.

McMillen said the detector dog portion of the trials presents the canine with a particular setting in which they have to find something. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They give you five different scenarios, anywhere from a church, to hotel rooms, vehicles, dorm-style rooms, and a bus,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s based on how (well) they find stuff ... they throw time in there to keep things moving along.â&#x20AC;?

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A total of 14 dogs competed in the detector dog event.

McMillen said the CPCA event â&#x20AC;&#x153;allows dogs from different law enforcement agencies to attend and (handlers to) do networking training and they finish it off with the trial competition.â&#x20AC;?

A pair of local police service dogs took the top two spots at the Canadian Police Canine Association trials held earlier this month in Regina. Harvey and his handler, Cst. Tyler McMillen of the Estevan Police Service (left) took second, while Holly and her handler Tobin Tisdale, who are stationed at the North Portal border crossing, won first place.

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Riley Spencer Riley Spencer left home in the hope of getting a baseball scholarship, and now he has reached that goal.

The pitcher from Estevan is headed to Louisiana to play ball at the postsecondary level.

Spencer has earned a scholarship to Louisiana State University in Shreveport, a branch of LSU. The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baseball team, the Pilots, plays under the umbrella of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pretty good ball program down here,â&#x20AC;? Spencer said in an interview from Shreveport, a city of about 200,000 near the border with Texas.

Spencer, who graduated from Estevan Comprehensive School in 2009, said the opportunity came about through a connection. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was in school in Alberta, my coach there knows the coach down here and he told him about me and sent some video.â&#x20AC;?

The former Estevan midget Blazer moved to Lethbridge after graduating to attend Lethbridge College and play with the Varsity Dawgs.

Spencer was a member of two Canadian championship teams with the Dawgs. He also played

summer baseball with the Lethbridge Bulls in the Western Major Baseball League.

He said getting a scholarship was his â&#x20AC;&#x153;main goalâ&#x20AC;? when he moved to Alberta and that the experience made him a better player. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It helped a lot, really.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of work to go through. You really gotta focus on what you want to do and where you want to go with yourself,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Spencer is taking the business program at LSUS. He is looking for a spot in the rotation with the Pilots, but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know yet what role heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be asked to fulfil. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As of right now I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m shooting for being a starting pitcher,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I command most of my pitches pretty well, so I know I can go in and get the job done and be 100 per cent from start to finish.â&#x20AC;?

Spencer has spent some time getting accustomed to the new environment and said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big adjustment from living on the Prairies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real different from back home. The weatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different, 100 degrees every day. Even the atmosphere, the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different, the people are different.

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“When it comes to science fiction, I get to create the kind of stories I have always enjoyed reading.”

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Author Ed Willett, who provided a one-on-one writing critique with members of the Estevan Writers’ Group before giving a public reading in the Estevan Public Library on Saturday afternoon, is pictured here with one of his latest science-fiction novels.

Science fiction author pays visit to Energy City Freelance author Ed Willett has penned and keyboarded over 50 books and his fertile mind and imagination is still pumping out grand ideas and “what if” scenarios for his readers and fans.

Regina-based Willett knows this corner of the province well, being a former reporter and then editor at the Weyburn Review newspaper for eight years before pursuing the dream of writing science fiction and fantasy novels.

“Fiction is what I like, but I have taken editing jobs for various publications and freelance magazine articles but when it comes to science fiction, I get to create

the kind of stories I have always enjoyed reading,” Willett said.

The author spent last Saturday in the Estevan Public Library, working with members of the local writers’ group in the morning and in the afternoon delivering a reading to the general public from his current work in progress as well as responding to questions about his work habits and forays into the science fiction and fantasy worlds.

Willett said he started writing science fiction when he was 11, “or at least that was the first recorded effort.” He also wrote four novels while attending high school in Weyburn, but “of

course none were publishable, but I was learning and I received encouragement from my high school English teachers.”

Willett finally cracked through the publishing wall in 1997 and now has four different publishers who seek his work.

When he’s not busy writing, Willett takes to the stage for some acting and singing gigs as part of that scene in Regina.

“I had two older brothers and they were always reading science fiction, so growing up, I just assumed that this is what I was supposed to read,” said Willett, commenting on the attraction to this writing genre.

“By the time I reached Grade 7, I was discovering that you could make your writing better the second time around.”

Born in New Mexico, schooled in his early years in Texas and then Weyburn, Willett said it has been an interesting journey into writing, adding that the publication of his first book for public consumption in 1997 was an important launch into a career.

“Soul Worm was my first published book and it was a fantasy. I had a bad publisher so I didn’t make any money on it. It was set in Weyburn,” he said with a smile.

Dark Unicorn was the

next book up, and he fared a little better with that one.

Spirit Singer was his first writing effort that broke through as an eBook offering and his most current science fiction effort, Helix War, was on display and sale in Estevan.

Willett noted during the public reading that “any good idea you have won’t go anywhere unless you pursue it.”

Willett also writes under other names such as Lee Arthur Chane, so as not to confuse readers who see him only as a science fiction writer. This is at the publisher’s request, he said.

Adult science fiction and then young adult fantasy

don’t always mix nicely with one writing identity.

Willett is currently working on a trilogy, a fantasy adventure that deals with masks, shadows and faces.

The author said he really enjoyed a recent ninemonth stint as the writerin-residence for the Regina Public Library and would love to work with local writers in a similar capacity if the opportunity ever presented itself because he could see some great quality in their efforts from already published writers to those who were still seeking their true writing voices and seeking publication opportunities.

Nationally acclaimed music director to lead special workshop An opportunity for music directors, choirs, group singers and area musicians to engage in a free musical workshop with noted composer Ron Klusmeier will be taking place the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 10 at St. Paul’s United Church.

A technology in worship workshop with Christina Bogucki is also slated for the same time frame. There is a fee required to participate in this workshop.

Two and a half hours later, the pickup choir, made up by those in attendance will get together to rehearse for a concert that will be presented at 7:30 that same evening with half of each of the $20 admission fees for the general public being directed toward the Canadian Foodgrains Bank while $1 goes to St. Paul’s Church.

Shortly after 9 p.m., all will be invited to gather for refreshments.

Workshop registration

is required prior to Oct. 10 at http://musiklus.com or by phoning 250 - 594-2412.

Throughout his 41 years as a church musician and composer, Klusmeier has toured Canada, sharing music that inspires and moves people to action.

Now he is embarking on his retirement tour, entitled Tour of a Lifetime, on behalf of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

“I want my final tour to do something significant for others,” said Klusmeier, who has visited over 2,000 churches across North American since 1971, performing leading workshops and serving as a worship consultant.

“It’s my hope that it will inspire people to action on behalf of many people in the world who don’t have enough food to eat.”

Although he spent most of his career in the United Church of Canada, including three as the church’s

Ron Klusmeier will be leading an exciting workshop for choir voices, choral groups and musicians during his Estevan visit.

National Music Ambassador, His commitment to Klusmeier has a deep com- building bridges between mitment to ecumenism; his churches made working with music has been included in the Foodgrains Bank — an hymbooks of the United, organization made up of 15 Anglican, Lutheran, Pres- churches and church agenbyterian, Roman Catholic, cies representing 32 denomiMethodist and other church- nations working together es and his music has been to end global hunger — a part of every assembly of the natural choice.

World Council of Churches “Sometimes there are since the fifth assembly in walls that denominations Nairobi, Kenya in 1975. inadvertently build between

people, but the Foodgrains Bank brings churches together for a common goal to end global hunger,” Klusmeier said.

The final tour began in August of this year and will conclude in June of 2013.

Klusmeier will perform and offer the workshops on music and will team with volunteer choirs at almost 200 churches from British Columbia to the Maritimes. His wife, Christina, will lead the workshops on the use on technology in worship.

“I have a real passion for small-town Canada,” he said.

“It’s been my experience that people in small-town churches are often among the most creative when it comes to worship.”

That base feeling is coupled with Klusmeier’s passion for social justice.

“I do that best through my music,” he explained.

Many of the more than 700 hymns and songs Klus-

meier has composed contain lyrics about peace, justice and God’s call to show compassion to others — including the needs of those who are hungry.

“Our goal is to use music to raise money for the Foodgrains Bank, and also raise awareness about the millions who don’t have enough to eat. We want to use this tour to inspire people to help those who are hungry.”

Another major partner on the tour is the United Church Observer magazine.

The Observer produced his first long play recording in 1972, the same year he was appointed as Music Ambassador for the United Church.

“The Observer is the only magazine I receive which motivates me to drop everything when it appears in my mailbox,” he said.

“It’s my connection not only with the United Church of Canada, but with the global family of faith.”

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Estevan Mercury

Square and round dance news Submitted by Barbara & Barry Gillies Public Relations Couple What a wonderful summer! The weather was just great for lots of beach and boating time with Barry and Barb Gilliesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grandsons, Matthew and Alex Gillies of North Portal, their parents, and Uncle Tom. The gorgeous weather also hurried along the crops and harvesting was done in record time.

Harvest is also complete at the farm of Gary and Joy Steinke. Nick and Andrea Steinke were out quite a few days helping get the crop in the bin. Their daughter, Jenn, and children came for a visit for a week at the end of August. Gary and Joy also flew to Kelowna on the August long weekend to attend the wedding of Joyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s niece, Jacqueline Partridge.

Sherry and Bob Coleman had their goats leased out for the summer, grazing near Mortlach and Elbow.

They will soon be returning

home to their winter lodgings. Sherry and Bob also attended the trail ride out of Roche Percee.

Don and Frankie Mortenson were in Regina a few times over the summer to visit with family.

They also attended a 90th birthday party at Govan, Sask., in honour of Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother, Ward.

Bernie and Marg Ustupski spent three weeks in North Vancouver visited with their daughter, Adele and her family. Bernie and Marg will be leaving Este-

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van soon to live in Regina as their new condo is completed and their house in Estevan is sold. They have been a valuable asset to our clubs, and they will be missed tremendously.

Lorna Stubel celebrated her 80th birthday on June 16 with many family and friends attending. A come and go was held at the Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Centre in the afternoon, and a family dinner was held in the evening.

Lornaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family presented her with a wonderful gift certificate for a tour this fall.

She also spent a week in Las Vegas with her daughter, Laura, and her granddaughter, Laurie.

Jeff Orser had a busy summer working in and around the Estevan area.

He also spent a few days visiting his parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home near Saskatoon.

Lydia Wanner was quite busy all summer, bringing relief to many people and animals with her laser equipment. She spent a week in each of the following places: Phoenix, Ariz.; Boca Raton, Fla., and Winnipeg, Man., where she attending conferences. While in Florida, she also visited with her father who lives at DelRay each.

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Arnold and Betty Schlapkohl went on an extended trip to Saskatoon and North Battleford to visit their son and daughter and their families. While up that way, they also carried on to an 80th birthday party for a nephew in Prince Albert.

Jake Dyck was out to Lethbridge, Alta., several times over the summer to get acquainted with his only grandchild, Gideon Daniel Wall, who was born on March 31 of this year.

The following executive has been elected for the 2012-13 season: President couple, Bernie and Marg Ustupski; vice-president couple, Alvin Will and Ramona Timor; secretary couple, Rob and Terry Wilson; treasurer couple, Gary and Joy Steinke; phoning, Lorna Stubel; lunch couple, John and Liz Sargent; archives, Arnold and Betty Schlapkohl; and public relations couple, Barry and Barb Gillies.

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some time with friends at Nipawin where Pat did some hunting, getting a cow elk with his bow and arrow.

Regular dances began on Wednesday, Sept. 12 with pie night. A good time was had by all in attendance. Beginner lessons started on Monday, Sept.

17. All dancing will be held in the Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Centre at the Souris Valley Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Estevan.

Phone 634-5118 to register.

Bob and Marian Lees, our caller and cuer couple, had a busy summer. They attended the Cypress Hills Funstitute weekend in May, the Watrous weekend in June, together with a wedding in Saskatoon the same weekend, as well as attending the wedding of their granddaughter, Amanda and Any Wurz at the end of July. They spent 10 days visiting family and friends in Alberta, and also called a few dances for the Weyburn clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Picnic in the Park on Aug. 12.

Joyce Beggs, along with her daughter Brenda, attended several barrel racing competitions during the summer, including three days in Brandon, Man. A smart, playful, Heinz 57 puppy named Buddy Beggs, came to live at Joyceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Long-time Midale resident Edith Messer passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 1 in the Weyburn General Hospital. She had recently moved into the Weyburn Special Care Home. Edith was 97 years old and was the mother to Iona (Garry) Scharnatta from north of Midale, Dahlila (Lawrence) Moldenhauer of Midale, Rodney (Glenna) Messer of Peachland, B.C., Darwin (Leona) Messer of Kelowna, B.C., Barry Messer of Halbrite and Loralee (Rick) Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien of Maple Creek. Edith was a grandma to 18 and great grandma to 13. Prayers were held on Thursday, Sept. 13 from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church in Weyburn. Funeral Service and burial were held on Friday, Sept. 14.

Congratulations to Cordele and Christine

Messer who welcomed their first child, a boy, into this world on Saturday, Sept. 8.

They named him Emmanuel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mannyâ&#x20AC;? James Messer.

The sixth annual Black Gold Bullnanza held Saturday, Sept. 8 was very successful. A lot of hard work went into the new rodeo arena up behind the school.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment included 17 bull riders with Dusty Ephrom from Arcola taking first place, and six junior bull riders with Matthew Lieppi coming first.

New this year was mutton bustinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with 24 kids participating. The cabaret with Alex Runions and band as entertainment had a great turnout as well.

The Midale 39ers Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club will be hosting a perogie and sausage supper Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are required, and are available from any member of the seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; club. Cost is $10 for adults, and $3 for children five-and-under.

Midale and areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an-

nual fowl supper will be held on Sunday, Oct. 14. If you are able to cook a turkey with dressing and gravy for the supper, please call Catrina Moldenhauer. The Rec Board supplies everything you will need to cook the turkey and make the dressing. Anyone donating vegetablies is also asked to please call Catrina at home or on the rink cellphone at 458-7555 and let her know.

School is back in full swing. Please remember to slow down in the school zone.

Midale Central School will be participating in the Terry Fox Walk/Jog that will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27. Pledge sheets will be sent home this week and should be returned by that date. Parents and guardians are more than welcome to come and walk/jog with their children.

Midale Skating Club held registration on Monday, Sept. 17. If you missed the meeting, please contact Michelle Kleinsasser.

Midale Hockey Association did their registration and meeting on Tuesday, September 18th. If you did not get your child registered, please call Catrina Moldenhauer and she can direct you to the right person.

Please remember to call Catrina at 458-2887 if you have any news for this column.

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IN MEMORIAM

Jean Vida Christenson 1932- Sept. 16, 2005 We Miss You Mom We can hardly believe that it is already seven years We miss you Mom We try to remember what you told us so clear We miss you Mom You were never the same since Dad passed away We miss you Mom You wanted to join him, rather than stay, We miss you Mom We are trying to live our lives though we still grieve We miss you Mom. For both of our beloved parents did leave, We miss you Mom. But in the back of our minds we know you’re together, We miss you Mom In a place that we know that is so much better We miss you Mom. So think of us while you share your days without pain We miss you Mom And know in your hearts that we will see you both again We miss you Mom. - Love your children, Lorne, Dawn, Lori, Tammy, Tracy, Dana and all their spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Patsy, Darren and their family.

DECHAINE In Loving Memory of Chris September 19, 2005 Dear Chris, In the beauty of the turning leaves that will slowly start to fall, Is a gentle sadness and reminder of the day we lost it all.

Seven years have come and gone since the first tear from our eye, And our sadness over losing you is a well that will never dry.

Moving on without you is the hardest thing to do, And all the blessings we are given bring up memories of you.

We’ve reached forks along the road of life and are faced with things to decide; Won’t you help us along this journey and give us strength inside.

All that we have left of you is in our hearts and minds, Except for that beautiful treasure you so generously left behind.

We close our eyes to picture you, but your face is not as clear.

Could we be forgetting the voice that we can no longer hear?

In truth, we can never forget you or truly move on And our yearning to be with you only grows deeper as time grows long.

We love you, we miss you, we wish you were here And on this day in remembrance, we will shed more tears.

- With Love, Your family

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High school students, parents, counsellors and teachers: You are invited to attend Experience US! Open House on Sept. 21 and 22, 2012, at the University of Saskatchewan! Visit the beautiful U of S campus and find out what we have to offer through interactive sessions, tours and more! Register today at explore.usask.ca/experience. For more information, email experience@usask.ca or call (306) 966-5788.

HOUSE & CONTENTS Auction for Marjorie and Carroll Cantlon, Sunday, October 14 - 1 p.m. OPEN HOUSE - Sunday, September 30 1 p.m. Three bedroom bungalow, 1264 sq. ft., open floor plan. www.mackauctioncompany.com for more information. Mack Auct i o n Co m p a ny, 6 3 4 - 9 5 12 , P L 311962.

Souris Valley Trekkers SADDLE HORSE TRAIL RIDE Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 Roche Percee Ride Leaves at 9:30 a.m.

Bring Your Lunch $15 - Includes Supper Information: 634-4380, 634-2432 or 634-7062

PERSONAL MESSAGES

Frank F. Anson September 21, 2010 You will never be forgotten Although we are apart You are always and forever Alive within my heart.

- My Love Always, wife Debbie; sons Ken, Ron, Jeff (Bobbie-Jo), Justin (Kelly), Jesse, Grandchildren Shayla and Gali.

Remember Your Loved Ones with a Memorial Tribute in The Mercury

Estevan Antique Auto Club FALL SWAP MEET Saturday, Sept. 29 Wylie Mitchell Building 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Auto Parts, Tools, Antiques, Household Items, Collectibles Vendors Wanted Call Nathan at 634-1909 Estevan Arts Council Stars for Saskatchewan Presents THE WINNERS’ TOUR CECILIA QUARTET AND HONENS LAUREATE GEORGY TCHAIDZE Sunday, September 23, 2012 2:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s United Church - Estevan Advance Tickets: Seniors/Adults $20 Teen $15 Child $7 Door: Seniors/Adults $25 Teen $18 Child $8 Tickets at Henders Drugs Present ticket for 10% off at Granby’s

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CONDO FOR LEASE: Nov. 1, 2012 - Nov. 1, 2013. Ground level, 2 bedrooms, with six appliances and central air. Must have references. More info. at 421-0178.

CONDO FOR LEASE: Nov. 1, March 30, 2013. Central location, 2 bedroom condo. Fully furnished.

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Thank you to the staff of the Estevan City Cemetery for restoring the grave and gravemarker of D o n n a ( Pa rd u n ) Pro i a n . T h e thoughtfulness of classmates from Estevan Collegiate Institute who were unaware of the existence of the gravemarker and offered their assistance is appreciated. To honour the life of our friend, a memorial has been established at Briercrest Bible Institute. If you desire to donate, contact www.briercrest.ca/give With thanks to all for your caring and concern, Glynis (Durr) Maley.

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HOUSE FOR SALE: In Hillside.

Approx. 1,180 sq. ft. Bungalow. 2 Bedrooms up, 2 bedrooms down; 1 bathroom, central air, all appliances included - fridge, stove, washer/dryer, dishwasher, freezer, 2 TVs. Taxes $1,200/yr. 50 by 120 foot mature lot. Asking $289,500.

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TRUCKS & VANS 1989 INTERNATIONAL Bus for sale by bid only. Can be viewed at Ceda Shop. Bids close at midnight Sept. 29. Sale is final, certified cheque or cash only. Must be paid for in full at time of pick up. Call 306-634-4797.

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Tyler Duane Conrad It is with great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Tyler Duane Conrad, beloved son of Bill and Val Conrad of Okotoks, Alberta, on September 2, 2012 at the age of 30 at Rocky View Hospital in Calgary, Alberta.

Tyler was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan on May 17, 1982.

Tyler had countless friends from every phase of his life. His enthusiasm and passion inspired all those around him. He was an accomplished athlete and an avid sports fan. Tyler got great satisfaction from helping to coach the Holy Trinity Academy basketball team.

Always ready to help a friend, Tyler was involved in countless moves and house and yard projects. Tyler’s contagious smile will be missed by all.

Tyler is survived by his parents, his sisters, Krista and Megan; nieces, Brooke and Alyssa; nephew, Christian; grandparents, Duane and Ann Conrad and Loretta Marcotte; and many uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Predeceased by his brother and buddy Alex in 2011.

Our sincere thanks to all our family and friends for their love and support.

A funeral service was held for Tyler at St. James in Okotoks, Alberta on Saturday, September 8 at 11:00 a.m.

Donations may be made in Tyler’s name to Heart and Stroke Foundation, 100 - 119 14th Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1Z6.

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Firearm safety starts at home With hunting season kicking into high gear, the Canada Safety Council is reminding the public to be safe with firearms.

In a press release, the CSC noted that the majority of Canadian firearm owners have long guns, which they use for hunting, sport and wildlife control. About three-quarters have a rifle, and two-thirds a shotgun, according to the RCMP. Almost always, they keep these firearms at home when not in use.

“Most gun-related deaths and injuries happen in and around the home,” said council president Jack Smith. “If you have firearms in your home, the best way to protect your family and visitors is to keep them unloaded and securely locked up.”

A child playing with a loaded gun and inadvertently shooting a playmate is one of the most preventable tragedies. A depressed or violent person could take an unsecured gun to harm oneself or someone else; about 80 per cent of gun-related deaths are suicides. The availability of firearms is especially dangerous when there is domestic violence.

Statistics Canada reports that twenty-one per cent of intimate partner homicides are committed with a gun, usually a rifle.

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Long guns are involved in most firearm mishaps and self-harm. By and large, the deaths and injuries happen simply because a gun is accessible and not securely stored. For every person killed with a firearm, an estimated 2.6 are injured, many of them very seriously; the Canadian Medical Association indicates the average length of hospital stay for firearm injuries is well over two weeks, much longer than for most other injuries.

Dr. Alan Drummond of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians says long guns are a major concern for doctors in rural areas. “As an emergency physician and coroner, I have seen my share of injuries and deaths inflicted by rifles and shotguns,” he said. In his rural community, he finds that most firearm deaths and injuries are due to an impulsive act in a home where an unsafely stored gun is readily available.

The deliberate use of a firearm to harm oneself or others is deadly. When the gun is not easily accessible, the effort required to find and load it acts as a deterrent. That’s why firearms must be unloaded and stored in a steel cabinet, safe or vault with the keys and ammunition in a secure

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• Teach your children not to handle firearms without adult supervision.

During hunting season, unload and lock firearms in transit.

Safe transport is as important as safe storage, especially for hunters who carry long guns in their vehicles.

The Canada Safety Council offers these tips: • Unload your guns when you leave the field or the forest, and place a trigger lock on the unloaded weapon before bringing it home after a hunt. Muzzleloaders can be kept loaded when being transported between hunting sites, but the firing cap or flint must be removed.

• Lock all guns in a sturdy container that doesn’t let anyone see what is inside. If you must leave your vehicle unattended while there are guns in it, lock them up in the trunk or in a similar lockable compartment. If the vehicle has no trunk or lockable compartment, put the firearms (in their containers) out of sight inside the vehicle and lock it up.

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Safe storage also prevents unintentional shootings - which are more common than most people realize. While they are rarely fatal, they can result in severe injuries. A report by SmartRisk found that in one year, gunshot wounds accounted for 624 emergency room visits. Injuries that were not deliberate represented 63 per cent of the ER visits, and 39 per cent of the 199 admissions. unload and lock your firearms - store them safely If you have firearms in your home, or if family members visit the homes of friends who do, the Canada Safety Council advises you to check that these safe storage practices are in place: • Ensure firearms are unloaded at all times when stored.

• Lock the firearms in a cabinet, safe or room that was built or modified specifically to store firearms safely. Make sure the structure is difficult to break into.

• Attach a secure locking device, such as a trigger lock or cable lock (or remove the bolt) so the gun or rifle cannot be fired.

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North Portal community news

By Betty Baniulis North Portal Correspondent The Bridge Club met at the home of Margaret Baniulis on Monday, Sept.

3. Cathie Davis took high honours with second high going to Dorothy Fuchs.

Betty Baniulis attended the funeral for her aunt, Bernice (Neta) Skelton on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the United

Church in Melita, Man. Lunch was served following the service, after which the family drove to Pierson, Man., for the interment.

Rev. Pat and David Wotton of Winnipeg, Man., visited parishioners of the International Church Charge at Estevan on Sunday, Sept.

9. Pat was the minister at the United Church in Estevan.

A number of North Portal and Portal people were

in attendance. A potluck lunch was held following the service. Pat and David formerly served the church for two years during which time they lived in North Portal.

A 50th anniversary party and potluck supper was held for Charlie and Jean Altringer of Portal on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Outback. Among those attending were North Portal

friends Warren and Verla Fair, Bette MacDonald, Dorothy Fuchs, Tom and Lynn McDonald, and Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Eileen Kapiczowski of Estevan.

Bridge was played at the home of Trish Barker on Monday, Sept. 10 with Velma Smith of Portal taking high honours. Second high went to Arva Walters, who is also from Portal.

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Focused On Her Work Alyssa Dodd was a picture of concentration as she worked on tie-dying a T-shirt using Sharpie pens for colour during a special tie dying workshop at the public library last Saturday morning.

60 and Over Club notes Submitted by Shirley Graham Club Secretary Overheard in the coffee shop: â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was young, I had a figure that wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quit.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153; We l l , w h a t h a p pened?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.â&#x20AC;?

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Al Fellner, second to Bernie Collins, and third to Dot Bridges.

Cribbage was played on Thursday, Sept. 13 with June Engelke and Dot Bridges taking first, second went to Art Friesen and Bert Parent, while Grace Carlson and Shirley Graham took third.

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Interested applicants can fax resume to Brian at Wood Country at 634-8441 or email resume to brianwoodcountry.estevan@sasktel.net No phone calls please.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH FROM 3PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7PM ESTEVAN CAMPUS AND SASKATCHEWAN ENERGY TRAINING INSTITUTE (MAIN AUDITORIUM) 522 BOURQUIN ROAD, ESTEVAN, SK We are currently recruiting a number of positions in Estevan, SK, in the following areas:

FIELD OPERATIONS CONTROL CENTER ENGINEERING FINANCE & ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATION SAFETY For further details on all available Enbridge opportunities, please visit jobs.enbridge.com Enbridge was named one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top 100 Employers and Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top 55 Employers for 2012.

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LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

Safety Construction site could be dangerous. If you have children, please ask them to keep a safe distance from the site. We will take every precaution to ensure public safety, but we need your assistance to constrain the natural curiosity of younger children. Please DO NOT attempt to go close to areas affected.

Theft or Vandalism If you see any act of vandalism, theft or anyone suspiciously tampering with equipment, signage or barricades please contact call Police.

Questions and Concerns The City of Estevan, Engineering Services apologize for any inconveniences that this work may cause and thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience. If you have any question or concerns, please call at 634-1818 or approach the supervisor or foreman on site.

“During asphalt and paving of roads could all citizens please be respectful of construction sites and observe barricades and signage for their own safety. Fines will be issued to all people not obeying the rules.”

CITY OF ESTEVAN NOTICE People are reminded that boulevards cannot be used for parking of any private property such as but not limited to the following:

• Boats • Campers • Trailers • Fishing Shacks • Vehicles • Skidoos • Quads As well, people are reminded that City property cannot be used for any purpose such as storing construction materials, dirt or materials while working on your own property without permission from the City and that permits are required from Engineering Division for any work being done on City Property .

For further information contact 306-634-1800 and your co-operation is appreciated.

POLICE CONSTABLE The Estevan Police Service was established in 1906 and has been built on a tradition of excellence.

The City of Estevan has experienced a great deal of growth in the past three years, especially in the energy sector including oil, coal mining and power generation. This growth and economic boom has created several challenges within the City of Estevan including the Police Service.

The Estevan Police Service is increasing the size of the Police Service and currently has two vacancies for the position of Constable. The Estevan Police Service has a rigorous application process; however, this process is to ensure that the people we hire to wear the Estevan Police Service uniform are the right people for the job.

If you are hired as a new recruit you will enter a rigorous training period of 42 weeks. The first 18 weeks will be at the Saskatchewan Police College in Regina, Saskatchewan where you will receive instruction in criminal law, officer safety, self defence, firearms, report writing and cross cultural training. After graduating from the Police College you will receive a further 24 weeks of field training under the guidance of a Field Training Officer. Experienced members are encouraged to apply. The Estevan Police Service offers an exciting career in law enforcement with excellent benefits and a competitive salary.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (Dispatcher) Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills. This person will handle incoming telephone calls, general public inquiries and complaints, and will communicate via radio transmissions with members on patrol.

Must be able to work independently under stress as well as produce a high degree of accuracy.

To apply or receive further information please see contact information below.

Application packages can be picked up at the Estevan Police Service or mailed out upon request.

Please return the completed package with an updated resume in a sealed envelope to:

Estevan Police Service

Beginning in September!

Koncerts for Kids: MCT production of THE WIZARD OF OZ (Sept 22nd) Stars for Saskatchewan: The Winners Tour (Sept 23rd) Energy City Film Circuit: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Sept 29th) VISUAL ARTS: Classes/Workshops in Rosemaling, Woodcarving & Pottery

For details, please call our office at 634-3942 or visit our website www.estevanartscouncil.com

At The Library.....

Wednesday, September 19 @ 2:00, 3:00, 5:30 & 6:30 pm – Familiar with Facebook? – Do you have a Facebook account? Come and get answers to your Facebook related questions in one-on-one half hour sessions. Use a public computer or bring your own laptop. All ages welcome. Parental consent required for patrons under 14 years of age. -- Note: You must have an existing Facebook account to take part.

Thursday, September 20 @ 6:30 pm – Cover to Cover Book Club – This month we will be discussing A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray. The story focuses on the journey of sixteenyear old Gemma. After the suspicious death of her mother in 1895 when she becomes aware of her magical powers. Call 636-1621 to reserve your copy today. New members always welcome!

Friday, September 21 @ 10:30 am – Baby Time – Ages 0-18 months & their caregivers. This is the perfect way to welcome baby to the Library! Join us for 30 minutes of interactive songs, rhymes and a short story. We’ll make a special baby craft then stay and chat with other new parents!

Tuesday, September 25 & Wednesday, 26 @ 6:00 pm – Family Heritage Scrapbooking – Do you have old family pictures you’d like to show off? Bring them to the library and local artist, Melanie Hiske will help you transform them into a unique and personalized work of art. Try to find older, black and white photos for maximum aesthetic appeal in relation to the materials. Scrapbooking materials will be provided. Adults only. -- Please bring COPIES of photographs in order to preserve the originals!

Book Sale - Thursday, Friday, Saturday, September 27, 28, 29 during regular open hours Saturday, September 29 @ 9:00–12:00 or 1:00-4:00 – Culture Days: Nature Art with Judy Swallow – Join local artist Judy Swallow for a creative workshop on nature art. Participants will explore art mediums such as graphite, pen and ink and watercolor bars and pencils. This is not a two part program. Participants may only sign up for one session. Adults only.

Saturday, September 29 @ 3:00-4:30 – Sharpie Pen Mugs & Decorated Clipboard – For ages 8+.

Using Sharpie markers to design your mug makes it permanent by baking it in the oven! Decorate a clipboard & make it your own or give it as a practical gift! All supplies provided.

Please pre-register for all programs unless otherwise indicated. To register call 636-1621. All programs are FREE! The Library will be closed September 24. ** New Sunday hours: 1:00 – 5:00 pm

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (Municipal or School Division Elections) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of Candidates for the office(s) of: MAYOR: City of Estevan COUNCILLOR: City of Estevan Number to be Elected - Six(6) BOARD MEMBER: South East Cornerstone School Division No. 209 Number to be Elected from Estevan Division - Two (2) will be received by the undersigned on the 19th day of September, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 1102 4th Street, Estevan, and during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) on September 4, 2012 to September 19, 2012 at the City of Estevan City Clerk’s Office, 1102 4th Street, Estevan.

Nominations forms may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 1102 4th Street, Estevan.

Dated this 27th day of August, 2012.

Judy Pilloud, Returning Officer

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Estevan Fire Rescue Services is accepting applications for PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS (these are not full time positions) Can you answer yes to the following questions?

Are you looking to help your community stay safe?

Do you like to help people that are in need?

Are you a team player?

Do you want to be part of a noble profession?

Looking to get rid of an old derelict vehicle?

The fire department is willing to pick up any junked motor vehicles that could be used for Fire Training purposes.

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Ron Tocker, Fire Chief • 634-1850

The purpose of this work is to install a vault into the ground that contains the valves that will be used to create a secondary pressure zone in the water distribution system. This work will require closure of one or more lanes in and around the Perkins St and Kensington Ave intersection. Work is to commence on Tuesday September 18, 2012 and is expected to take up to 2 weeks. C&C Construction Co LTD will be performing this work within the current bylaw regulations. Please stay a safe distance from this excavation and slow down and follow traffic re-routing signs, if possible follow alternate routes to avoid delays during this time.

If there are any questions or concerns please call the WT/ WWT Service division at 634-1822 and we apologize for any inconveniences that this work may cause and thank-you for your cooperation and patience.

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The City of Estevan will be starting excavation in the boulevard between Perkins St and Highway 39 East at the Kensington intersection.

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The City of Estevan is undertaking concrete work and road works at: Duncan Road – Perry Crescent to McDonald Road The purpose of this work is to provide timely and cost effective replacement of existing cast iron water main with PVC pipe, replacement of existing water and sanitary sewer services from water & sewer main up to the property line and surface restoration. This work would require closure of immediate areas of excavation and may necessitate parking restriction in adjacent areas. This work will commence during the week of June 18, 2012 and will take approximately Eight (8) to Ten (10) Weeks to complete (subject to weather). Glen Peterson Construction Ltd. will perform this work within the current Bylaw regulations.

Woodlawn Reservoir The City of Estevan is undertaking construction of a Treated Drinking Water Reservoir.

The affected area includes The Woodlawn Avenue Right of Way North of the St. Joseph’s Hospital.

This Right of Way is not a though road and no traffic will be allowed in the area that is not involved with the reservoir construction.

This work will commence March 5, 2012 and will take approximately ten (10) months to complete.

Ledcor Construction Ltd. and JV&M Constructors Inc will perform this work within the current Bylaw regulations and specifications.

Construction on: aAlexandra Avenue - (King Street to Henry Street) This work would require closure of immediate areas of excavation and may necessitate parking restriction in adjacent areas. This work will commence during the week of July 09, 2012 and will take approximately three (4 to 6) weeks to complete (subject to weather).

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Here are six safety reminders to help with the transition back to this busy time of year: 1. Review your family emergency plan and check emergency kit supplies Sit down with your children to talk about different kinds of emergencies and review your family emergency plan. Talk about what to do and where you will meet if you are not together when an emergency takes place. Involve your children in preparing an emergency kit or checking your emergency supplies to make sure you have key items on hand and check expiry dates on batteries and food. Use this list as your guide. Fall and Spring are also good times to check and replace batteries from your Ă&#x20AC;re alarms.

2. Be aware of school emergency procedures Ask the school about their plan for emergencies and read any information they provide about emergency procedures and alternate locations should an emergency take place.

Ensure the school has current emergency contact information for your children, including work, cellular and home telephone numbers.

3. Watch for children walking, cycling and coming off school buses Children are small and easily distracted, and for drivers, this can create dangerous situations on the roads. Be vigilant and alert behind the wheel. You never know when a small child might step out from between parked cars or off a sidewalk. Your fast reĂ exes might be needed to prevent an accident.

4. Review school bus safety Make sure children don't arrive too early at the bus stop where they can wander or get distracted. Make sure children wait well away from the road and stay back until the school bus makes a full stop and the doors open. Explain that children must walk at least three metres (10 feet) away when crossing in front of the bus so the driver can see them.

When driving your car near a school bus please note that extra caution is needed. On an undivided road, it is illegal to pass a school bus when the signal lights are Ă ashing.

Children are often crossing the road at that time. Drivers must proceed with caution once the signal lights have stopped Ă ashing.

Children should follow the bus driver's instructions, and here are some general rules for when on the bus: â&#x20AC;˘ Take your seat as quickly as possible and sit properly, facing forward at all times. â&#x20AC;˘ Hold bags and parcels in your lap and do not put your feet into the aisle, as someone might trip. â&#x20AC;˘ Keep your head, arms and everything inside the bus. Don't throw anything out the windows or around in the bus. â&#x20AC;˘ Talk quietly. The driver must concentrate to drive the bus safely. â&#x20AC;˘ Save snacks for snack time at school or for when you get home. They may spill or you may choke if the bus goes over a big bump. â&#x20AC;˘ No Ă&#x20AC;ghting, shouting or playing in or around the bus.

5. Obey crossing guards A crossing guard is there to keep children safe. If you come up to a set of lights while driving, and the light turns green, but the crossing guard still says stop, follow his/her direction and not the trafĂ&#x20AC;c light. There might be a child still crossing the street that you can't see.

6. Observe school zones Although you should always obey posted speed limits, it is especially important during the school year. Children crossing the road on their way to and from school can step into harm's way. Slowing down is crucial to keeping children safe. They are often out throughout the school day at recess, lunch, and for certain classes or Ă&#x20AC;eld trips, so it's important to drive slowly throughout the day.

This safety tip was prepared by Public Safety Canada in collaboration with the Canada Safety Council. ***

To learn more about how to prepare for a range of emergencies, visit GetPrepared.ca.

Notice:

Under restrictions of the new cemetery bylaw, we ask that everyone who has loose objects and memorabilia sitting on/around the gravesites at the Estevan City Cemetery to remove them as soon as possible. These items can be broken easily, and also make it difĂ&#x20AC;cult to do snow removal and grass cutting in the cemetery.

We ask that this be done before October18, 2012, or our cemetery employees will be removing them and storing them for a limited time. After that, if no one has claimed them, they will be disposed of by October 31, 2012 in accordance to Bylaw 2010-1838 #7 M,N,O, P.Q. A copy of our cemetery bylaw is available at Leisure Services for your reference.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter. If you have any questions at all, please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to call our ofĂ&#x20AC;ce at (306) 634-1880.

The City of Estevan, Leisure Services Division is accepting applications from organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s within the City of Estevan who are involved in sport, culture and recreation and are seeking Ă&#x20AC;nancial assistance. Non proĂ&#x20AC;t organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whose sole purpose is to provide sport, culture and recreational programming may be eligible for funding. The grant must be used for program development.

The Application Deadline is Friday September 21, at 4:00 pm for programs or projects held from October 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013.

For further information or to receive a grant application, please contact the Leisure Services OfĂ&#x20AC;ce at: City of Estevan Leisure Services Division 701 Souris Avenue Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 2T1 306-634-1880 leisure.ofĂ&#x20AC;ce@estevan.ca

PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED DISCRETIONARY USE Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Estevan has received an application for the development of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Secondary residential suite (detached)â&#x20AC;? on the following property: 1) Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 18, Regâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Plan # I 3279 Civic Address: 738 Henry Street The above noted property is zoned Residential Low-Density Mix (R2) in which the proposed development would be classiĂ&#x20AC;ed as a discretionary use in the district, and is therefore only permitted subject to the approval of City Council.

Prior to the application/development being considered any person can review, make written submissions and/or make representation to Council on the proposal. Any such intentions or questions in regard to the development proposal should be directed to Land Development Services, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0W7 [tel 6341862] [email: ebjorge@estevan.ca] on or before the 19th Day of September 2012.

NOTICE PROPOSED HOUSE RELOCATION Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Estevan has received an application for relocation of a new pre-assembled single-detached residential dwelling to the following property: Legal Description: Lot 10,11, Block 15, Plan M4929 Civic Address: 1425 Fifth Street The above noted property is zoned Residential low density-mix (R2) in which â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Single-detached dwelling unitsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are permitted uses of the zone.

Any member of the public may submit written comments and/or request to appear before Council to speak on the relocation proposal.

The application/proposal may be reviewed by contacting Land Development Services at 634-1862. Written submissions regarding the relocation proposal may be forwarded to Land Development Services, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0W7, on or before the 3rd day of October 2012.

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Milligan expected to be key puzzle piece The Estevan Bruins are currently without a captain. And whether Connor Milligan is tapped for that role or not (this corner is betting that’s the case), the 20-year-old defenceman will be leaned on heavily this year for his leadership and experience.

The Winnipeg-born rearguard is entering his first full season in Estevan, having been acquired from the Camrose Kodiaks early last year. But he has already left his stamp on the club.

Milligan performed beyond the team’s expectations after being brought in, and he said that joining a young, enthusiastic squad made it easy to get motivated.

“Just comfort and excitement,” he said of the reasons for his early impact. “You come to a place like Estevan that just thrives on hockey, they really support the team ... if you don’t feel excited, you kinda gotta check your pulse.”

Milligan is a tough defenceman who takes care of his own end first. He got some power play time last season and managed 10 points in 36 games, but it’s not hard to tell where his priorities are.

Milligan’s maturity is quickly apparent, and one of the times that manifested itself was during his rookie season when the Kodiaks hosted the RBC Cup. Milligan missed most of the playoff run with an injury, playing only one game in the national championship.

He said it was “an exciting moment” just to be part of the tournament at the age of 18, and that despite the frustration, he found that he still had an off-ice role, something that stuck with him when he joined the Bruins.

“You kinda look toward keeping the dressing

Veteran defenceman Connor Milligan will be relied on in all situations this year. room calm, and the guys who were out there, support them and keep them in check. I think it helped me coming into Estevan, which was a younger team,” he recalled.

Another tough experience for Milligan came last November, roughly a month after he arrived, when he suffered a concussion that kept him out for five weeks.

“That was frustrating.

Definitely a pretty big wall. I had caught stride and I was starting to feel comfortable,” he said, adding that the injury affected his play initially when he came back.

“I think with any injury, but with concussions

(especially), you do come back a little timid.”

On top of his onice contributions, Milligan said he occasionally found himself taking on a mentorship role with the Bruins’ bevy of rookie rearguards.

“You never really want to raise yourself above players after you get traded, but if they had any questions, I was ready to help them out, because I did go through that experience in Camrose where I was in and out of the lineup.”

One of those 18-yearolds was Tyler Poskus, who was acquired from Nipawin in November along with Tyler Paslawski

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and blossomed into something the Bruins didn’t know they were getting.

“Playing with Poskus, it’s a great time playing with him because we’re pretty similar players.

He was able to go up and take some chances with me staying back,” said Milligan.

A defensive corps that was the glaring weakness of the team entering last

season is now shaping up into a potential strong point.

With rookies Tyler Kauk and Austin Yano establishing that they are well on their way to stardom, as well as the acquisition of Milligan and Poskus and now the recent trade that added 20-year-old Patrick Hurley from the SIJHL, Milligan is optimistic about what the group can do.

“It’s a very well-oiled machine back there this year. Hopefully the boys will be ready to go. There’s great chemistry there.”

As for the possibility of wearing the ‘C’, the 6-foot-1, 200-pound blueliner said there are several worthy candidates to earn the letter.

“I think it’d be a huge honour, of course, but we’ve got a lot of guys who can fit that mould. We’ve got level-headed guys who can control themselves in pressure situations,” Milligan said.

Asked what kind of leadership he can bring to the club, he said it’s a mixed bag of approaches.

“My biggest thing I’ve been taught growing up, by a lot of coaches, is show it on the ice and hopefully guys will follow. I am a vocal guy in the room, I try to calm guys down and not get too hyped up on things and show them how exciting it is to play here.”

My biggest thing I’ve been taught growing up, by a lot of coaches, is show it on the ice and hopefully guys will follow. I am a vocal guy in the room, I try to calm guys down and not get too hyped up on things and show them how exciting it is to play here” - Connor Milligan

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Taylor Reich (10) and Matt Brykaliuk are among the players expected to emerge offensively for the Bruins this year.

Reich part of sophomore group waiting to break out Tyler Kauk, Austin Yano and Steven Glass all burst onto the SJHL scene last year and showed they were capable of playing a leading role on a playoff team at the tender age of 18.

The Estevan Bruinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; highly touted group of four rookie forwards didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make quite the same impact, but they all brought promise and excitement to Spectra Place in their own way.

Hometown left winger Taylor Reich is part of that 1993-born group, which also includes Tanner Froese, Matt Brykaliuk and Ben Johnstone.

Of the quartet, Reich especially was expected to pay immediate dividends and he did exactly that.

Reich produced 14

goals and 32 points in 49 games, and he was a jackof-all-trades type who could excel in any number of roles.

To that effect, Bruins coach Keith Cassidy had this to say about him after a particularly strong showing during the SJHL Showcase last year: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awesome.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like our utility infielder.

I can put him in any role and he just does it to the best of his ability and usually thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty darn good.â&#x20AC;?

With a physical game that belies his 5-foot-11, 179-pound frame and an ability to play with varying linemates, Reich is entering his second season with his sights aimed upward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to be a guy who they can go to in any situation and do well. It was nice they

gave me the chance they did last year and hopefully Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get the same opportunities this year,â&#x20AC;? said the former Saskatoon Contact. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having a year under your belt helps a lot. It helps you figure out what you can be and what you have to improve and you have a sense of what you have to do going into (your sophomore year).â&#x20AC;?

The Bruins are losing a large group of veterans, ranging from grads to eligible returnees who left for a variety of reasons. That group includes forwards Dylan Smith and Josh Jelinski, who both logged plenty of ice time last year and are vacating significant slots in the lineup.

Reich believes the perhaps soon-to-be fab four

are ready and able to fill that void. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right from the start, everyone has to show a bit of leadership and accept that those people arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t coming back. We have to not only replace them, but go above and beyond that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to step it up again this year.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a bigger role and bigger shoes to fill this year.

We have a year under our belt and we know what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Last year, the Bruins thought long and hard about their rookie of the year nominee, considering the likes of Kauk, Yano, Glass and Reich, eventually settling on Kauk.

On a team with a more typical cast of rookies, one

assumes that Brykaliuk, Froese and Johnstone would have had a shot at that nomination as well.

Reich said each of his fellow sophomore attackers offers something different when they step on the ice.

Johnstone, a diminutive Carlyle native who wowed crowds at times with big hits, notched eight goals and 16 points in 49 games, mostly in a fourth-line role. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Benâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big energy guy who can put the puck in the net,â&#x20AC;? Reich said.

Brykaliuk has silky smooth hands, speed to burn and probably possesses the most pure skill of the group. The Brandon product recorded 10 goals and 20 points in 44 games last year as a mainstay in the bottom

six unit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brykaliuk is calm and slippery and can weasel his way out of any situation,â&#x20AC;?

Reich chuckled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good with the puck.â&#x20AC;?

Froese is another Estevan native who owns a unique blend of skill and toughness, and he used his shot to contend for the Cy Young last year with 15 goals and four assists. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tannerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an all around guy. He has a lot of offence, good skills up front and can make things happen,â&#x20AC;? said Reich of the former Swift Current Legionnaire.

The Bruinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mediumterm offensive plans are built in a big way around these four players, and as 19-year-olds they will be expected to show they are worthy of that tag.

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TEAM PREVIEW Depth key for emerging Bruins club Yes, the Estevan Bruins have lost leading scorer Dylan Smith and captain Josh Jelinski.

Thanks largely to the depth the team has built up, they aren’t overly concerned about that affecting their chances this year.

Last season, 18-yearolds comprised half of the team’s roster. Most of those players showed an ability to make significant contributions. Some of them, like defencemen Tyler Kauk and Austin Yano and puckstopper Steven Glass, took on leading roles as rookies.

Add overage forwards Calder Neufeld and Cole Olson, both of whom finished in the top 15 in SJHL scoring, as well as rock solid veteran defender Connor Milligan, and the Bruins are returning a strong group that should contend for first place in the Sherwood Conference.

“I think we’ve got the potential to be one of the upper-echelon teams in the league,” said second-year head coach Keith Cassidy.

On the subject of potentially winning a Canalta Cup, Cassidy said “I think we’re capable of doing that this year.”

T h e t e a m ’s d e p t h starts up front.

“We’ve got Neufeld and Olson back, which are two-thirds of one of the best lines in the league last year, so I’m excited about that. Quite honestly, whoever fits in with them is going to have two pretty good linemates. We’re expecting them to pick up where they left off,” said Cassidy.

the team hopes he will be among the SJHL’s top goalies as a 19-year-old.

“He’s capable of carrying the mail for us all year long. He’s gotten tremendous looks from different schools and we’re hoping that when he gets in there this year, he shows what he can do and we can help him move along.

Last year he took on a role that he probably shouldn’t have had to ... the original plan was to get him in

Calder Neufeld had 67 points last year and the sniper will likely challenge for the league scoring title in his final season.

“We lose a little bit of scoring with Smith not being back, but certainly I think there are guys there that can fill the void.”

The third member of that line could be physical forward Tyler Paslawski, who notched 11 goals and 31 points last year. The Bruins gave up former Manitoba midget AAA scoring leader Jesse Bernard in the trade that brought him in, and he’ll be given a chance to make the deal pay off.

Complementing those three players will be a quintet of 19-year-olds, including wingers Taylor Reich (32 points last year), Matt Brykaliuk (20), Tanner Froese (19) and centre Ben Johnstone (16). The fifth member of the group is left winger Austin Daae, who spent most of the season with the Prince George

Cougars. He logged six assists in five games in Estevan.

“They’re all talented and they all have different characteristics they can bring to the game. I like the way Froese is looking on the ice (in training camp),” Cassidy said. “He did have 15 goals last year and that’s not bad for a first-year player. He does have a nose for the net and if we give him more time (it should translate to more production).”

The Bruins are also confident about their defensive corps. At the beginning of last season, that area was a massive concern.

Through the play of Yano, Kauk and fellow rookie Tyler Poskus, along with the acquisition of Milligan, that is no longer the case.

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Kauk and Yano were among the top rookies in the league while forming a peanut-butter-andjelly pairing comprised of Kauk’s hard-hitting defensive play and Yano’s offensive ability (nine goals, 27 points).

“I think it’s going to be a pretty big strength for the team and it’s going to be a pretty big battle back there (in camp) with the spots we have available.

Kauk and Yano, you can’t say enough about what they did as first-year players last year ... they did a wonderful job for us,” said Cassidy.

“Where we are this year (on the back end) compared to this time last year is a night and day experience.”

Meanwhile, Glass stole the starter ’s job before Christmas and

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there to get comfortable and get an idea of what junior hockey is about,” said Cassidy.

Although he believes the talent is in place for a run toward the top of the standings, Cassidy cautioned that execution and work ethic will have to be on the Bruins’ side for them to actually do it.

“I’ll say the same thing I said last year: we’re going to finish where we deserve to finish this year.”

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Record: 28-28-0-2 (58 points, 4th in Sherwood) Playoffs: Lost 4-0 to Weyburn in Sherwood semis Leading scorer: Dylan Smith (57-37-37-74) Starting goaltender: Steven Glass (13-13-1, .899 SP, 3.49 GAA) Goals for: 208 Goals against: 211

2012-13

Coach: Keith Cassidy (2nd season) Returnees: 1992 LW Calder Neufeld, 1992 C Cole Olson, 1992 RW Tyler Paslawski, 1992 D Connor Milligan, 1993 LW Taylor Reich, 1993 RW Tanner Froese, 1993 C Ben Johnstone, 1993 LW Matt Brykaliuk, 1993 D Tyler Kauk, 1993 D Austin Yano, 1993 D Tyler Poskus, 1993 D Denin Boesch, 1993 G Steven Glass.

Losses: 1991 LW Matthew Dochylo, 1991 C Derek Whitehill, 1991 D Dominic Perrault, 1992 RW Dylan Smith, 1992 C Josh Jelinski, 1992 W Michael Hengen, 1992 D Zach MacLellan, 1992 D/W Eric Baldwin, 1993 G Tyler Ross.

Incoming: 1992 D Patrick Hurley, 1992 F Nick Weiss, 1993 LW Austin Daae, 1994 G Travis Pelletier, 1994 F Wyatt Garagan, 1994 F Hudson Morrison, 1994 F Brandon Halbgewachs, 1994 C Dayton Picard, 1994 D Brett Dumaine, 1994 D David Robertson, 1995 D Zach Douglas.

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TEAM PREVIEW Mils return plenty of firepower up front When teams pinpoint a certain season to â&#x20AC;&#x153;go for itâ&#x20AC;?, they usually donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a lot of talent coming back the next year.

Not so for the Melville Millionaires.

The Mils will likely outscore most SJHL teams this year with the crop of forwards returning to the team.

Opponentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; game plans will revolve around shutting down the high-octane duo of Ian McNulty and Russell Trudeau, both of whom have shown the ability to do a lot of damage.

McNulty exploded for 39 goals and 86 points as a 19-year-old, good for second in league scoring. Trudeau was acquired from Steinbach early in the season and put up 29 goals and 54 points in 42 games. The truly impressive part was that Trudeau did it as an 18-year-old.

Those two should be among the main challengers for the SJHL scoring title. But Melvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offensive prowess extends far beyond them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got basically 10 forwards coming back.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited about that group. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got some guys coming in pretty good shape,â&#x20AC;? said Millionaires head coach and general manager Jamie Fiesel.

SeanAschim spent most of last year in the WHL, playing only eight games in

The Millionaires are keying on a bounce-back season from overage winger Lucas Froese.

Melville, and he was hurt at that point. But heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a proven SJHL star, having scored at a point-per-game clip in Melfort when he was 18. Fiesel is looking forward to having him for a full season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got three veteran lines, basically. My veteran guys seem really excited,â&#x20AC;?

Fiesel said.

There are several younger forwards who will get more ice time this year, including ex-Regina Pat Michael Sagen (34 points last year) and 18-year-olds Allen Kilback (20) and T.J. Reeve (13 in 32 games) Overager Lucas Froese had an injury-riddled season after flirting with the pointper-game mark two years ago, and he will be expected to return to that form.

Fiesel acknowledged

that Melvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defensive corps is â&#x20AC;&#x153;our biggest question mark, everyone says, coming inâ&#x20AC;? but he is optimistic about the back end.

There are three returnees â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tyler Bird, Adam DiBella and Landon Hall â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as well as 19-year-old Rylan Badduke, who spent part of last season with the club.

Bird and DiBella, 20 and 19 respectively, will log plenty of minutes in a shutdown role.

Hall, 20, was acquired from Dauphin last year but missed virtually the entire season with injuries. It will be crucial for him to stay healthy, as Fiesel believes he will be a strong offensive rearguard for the club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m OK with the four guys coming back. They look really good. Now I just gotta find guys to complement

them,â&#x20AC;? Fiesel said, adding that the team had injuries to a litany of defencemen last year and managed to stay competitive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not only our D, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our veteran group. We need them to lead right off the bat.

We need everyone to take a step up and take our game to the next level,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Between the pipes, 1993-bornAlex Wakaluk was impressive in 26 appearances last year, with a .910 save percentage, and now inherits the crease from Blake Voth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He couldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve started all year last year, but we just figured we were a good playoff team that had a chance (and traded for Voth),â&#x20AC;? said Fiesel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be honest, I wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been comfortable with him in net all year. What I did like is the way he reacted to it ... he knew his time would come, and guess what, this year is his time.â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not clear yet who will back up Wakaluk.

Fiesel believes his team can make another deep run this season, as they did in reaching the Sherwood final in 2011-12. But the Mils will have to get off to a better start than last year, when they were projected as a favourite and began the season very slowly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to dig ourselves in the hole that we did last year. We had some bad breaks and our injury situa-

tion was ridiculous last year ... (but) we just got behind and it took us all year to recover.

I just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to dig that hole this year. I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a good enough veteran team that we can play around with

the top teams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are no guarantees. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to sit here and say to you that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be first place and win the league, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be there fighting for it.â&#x20AC;?

Melville Millionaires

2011-12

Record: 29-21-4-4 (66 points, 3rd in Sherwood) Playoffs: Lost 4-3 to Weyburn in Sherwood final Leading scorer: Ian McNulty (58-39-47-86) Starting goaltender: Blake Voth (16-11-1, .915 SP, 3.05 GAA) Goals for: 213 Goals against: 196

2012-13

Coach: Jamie Fiesel (9th season) Returnees: 1992 LW Ian McNulty, 1992 RW Connor Lowe-Wylde, 1992 C Sean Aschim, 1992 LW Lucas Froese, 1992 C Dustin Eberle, 1992 D Landon Hall, 1992 D Tyler Bird, 1993 RW Russell Trudeau, 1993 RW Colin Mospanchuk, 1993 LW Michael Sagen, 1993 LW Alex Elliott, 1993 D Adam DiBella, 1993 G Alex Wakaluk, 1994 RW T.J. Reeve, 1994 C Allen Kilback.

Losses: 1991 C Jesse Mireau, 1991 C Michael Desjarlais, 1991 LW Connor Bradshaw, 1991 LW Taylor Wasden, 1991 D Bob Pond, 1991 D Lee Christensen, 1991 D Brett Kipling, 1991 D Tyson Newell, 1991 G Blake Voth, 1993 D John Stechyshyn.

Incoming: 1993 D Rylan Badduke, 1993 C Travis Lemaire, 1993 G Josh Switzer, 1994 F Adam Koopman, 1994 D Kirk Lissel, 1994 G Troy Trembley, 1995 D Colby Williams.

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TEAM PREVIEW Wings look to depth to stay competitive Losing all three players on the best line in the league, along with a stud goaltender, can be hard on a team.

The Weyburn Red Wings are hoping some of their returning players will keep them afloat.

Gone are Keegan Bruce, Coltyn Sanderson and Jesse Ross, who all finished in the top six in SJHL scoring last year.

Ross led the league with 46 goals and 91 points.

Also gone is star goaltender Mitch Kilgore, who was at times the biggest reason for the Wings’ success over the last two years.

Taking Kilgore’s place in the crease this year is 19-year-old Brett Teskey, who has some WHL experience and appeared in 15 games with Weyburn last season, posting an .876 save percentage and 3.14 goals-against average.

The Red Wings’ defence corps may well be their greatest strength.

Thomas Carleton first made his mark as a handful to play against during a post-season call-up at 16, and now the Wings hope the 18-year-old can add some offence to his physical game.

The back end will be led in part by 19-yearold twin towers Carter Struthers and Tyler Borstmayer, who both stand 6-foot-4.

Struthers was one of the most impressive rookies in the SJHL last year, posting 24 points in 41 games

while using his big frame to take care of his own end.

Struthers has already committed to Bemidji State for next year.

Borstmayer, meanwhile, had his rights acquired from the Melfort Mustangs last year after spending parts of two sea-

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The St. Brieux native had 13 points in 46 games with Weyburn.

Jens Johnson, 20, will also play a leading role after asserting himself as an offensive defenceman last year with 27 points.

A January birthday, Johnson will be one of the oldest players in the SJHL and his experience should prove valuable.

Up fro n t, Mi g u e l Pereira and Jack Kennelly will be asked to build on successful 19-year-old campaigns.

Pereira, a native of St.-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., was brought in before Christmas and dominated, producing 23 goals and 43 points in 39 games as a first-year SJHLer. Kennelly came to Weyburn after playing Junior B in B.C. He was an important source of secondary scoring, putting up 16 goals and 42 points.

There is also the case of Ryan Whitell, a natural defenceman who has mostly played at forward the last two years with the Wings.

Whitell totalled 11 goals and 32 points last year and will make an impact wherever he slots in.

Sam Williams managed 18 points in 38 games as a rookie and will log more ice time as a 19-yearold.

Robert Wilkinson (14 points in 38 games) and

18-year-olds Thomas Carleton (12 points) and Lane Harbor (nine in 40 games) will also need to step up their output.

Carleton is an effective pest, and if he can add some offence to his game, he would provide a strong package for the Wings.

Another difference-

maker up front could be 19-year-old Kyle Oleniuk, who was once listed by the Bruins, but opted to go to Salmon Arm (BCHL) and wound up in Weyburn.

Oleniuk, who put up big numbers in his last year of midget, had 14 points in 46 games combined between the two leagues.

Weyburn Red Wings

2011-12

Record: 37-19-1-1 (76 points, 1st in Sherwood) Playoffs: Lost 4-2 to Humboldt in league final Leading scorer: Jesse Ross (56-46-45-91) Starting goaltender: Mitch Kilgore (26-14-1, .906 SP, 2.90 GAA) Goals for: 222 Goals against: 180

2012-13

Coach: Dwight McMillan (37th season) Returnees: 1992 LW Jackson Schneider, 1992 LW Jack Kennelly, 1992 RW Miguel Pereira, 1992 LW Ryan Whitell, 1992 D Jens Johnson, 1993 C Kyle Oleniuk, 1993 LW Sam Williams, 1993 RW Cory Kosloski, 1993 RW Robert Wilkinson, 1993 D Eric Macoretta, 1993 D Carter Struthers, 1993 D Tyler Borstmayer, 1993 G Brett Teskey, 1994 RW Lane Harbor, 1994 C Thomas Carleton.

Losses: 1991 C Coltyn Sanderson, 1991 RW Jesse Ross, 1991 LW Keegan Bruce, 1991 C Jordon Hoffman, 1991 D Dylan Coupal, 1991 D Kevin Morrison, 1991 D Braden Kmita, 1991 G Mitch Kilgore, 1992 RW Kevin Mann.

Incoming: 1994 G Andrew Matheson, 1994 D Drake Brown, 1994 D Brandon Ganz, 1994 D Cody Fiala, 1994 C Jayden Roosen, 1994 RW Josh Lees.

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TEAM PREVIEW Terriers looking to stay in upper echelon After appearing in two consecutive SJHL finals in 2010 and 2011, the Yorkton Terriers have reloaded and continued to contend without missing a beat.

Last year the Terriers finished second in the Sherwood Conference despite being somewhat young and having a number of 18-year-olds play prominent roles.

This year, many of those 1993-born players will be expected to help lead the club while being complemented by a group of four 20-year-olds, all of them forwards.

Tyler Giebel scored at a point-per-game rate in 40 games after coming down from the WHL, and fellow â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;93s Tayler Thompson, Curtis Oliver and Jamie Vlanich also had very encouraging offensive numbers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of those guys last

year were first-year guys for us that played a lot of minutes that usually older guys would play,â&#x20AC;? said Terriers head coach Trent Cassan.

The Terriers also brought in 1993-born Derek Falloon from Swan Valley in a trade for veteran goalie Warren Shymko. Falloon had 35 points in the MJHL last year.

Throw in overagers Zak Majkowski (55 points last year) and Jeremy Johnson (45), and Yorkton has a deep offensive cast, something that has become a trademark for the T-Dogs in recent years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually been our identity here,â&#x20AC;? said Cassan, who is entering his third full season after taking over the reins late in the 2009-10 season and leading the underDogs to the league final. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always had good balance and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something as a

Yorkton Terriers 2011-12

Record: 33-20-2-3 (71 points, 2nd in Sherwood) Playoffs: Lost 4-1 to Melville in Sherwood semis Leading scorer: Zak Majkowski (56-19-36-55) Starting goaltender: Warren Shymko (18-112, .912 SP, 2.46 GAA) Goals for: 198 Goals against: 162

2012-13

Coach: Trent Cassan (3rd season) Returnees: 1992 C Brenden Poncelet, 1992 RW Jeremy Johnson, 1992 LW Nathan Murray, 1992 RW Zak Majkowski, 1993 RW Tayler Thompson, 1993 RW Tyler Giebel, 1993 C Curtis Oliver, 1993 RW Ryley Stefanyshyn, 1993 RW Jamie Vlanich, 1993 D Devon McMullen, 1993 D Brady Norrish, 1993 Chase Norrish, 1993 G Kale Thomson, 1994 D Dylan Baer.

Losses: 1991 LW Brent Struble, 1991 C Riley Paterson, 1991 C Ryon Sookro, 1991 D Kelly Leismeister, 1991 D Sam Rockwell, 1991 D Keven Cann, 1992 LW Kyle McLeod, 1994 G Dawson MacAuley, 1995 LW Kailum Gervais.

Incoming: 1993 C Derek Falloon, 1994 W Daylan Gatzke, 1994 D Caley Bjork.

team that we rely on, having balance and depth in different positions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we have a good mix of returning guys. We have some good offensive guys and some guys who can play the penalty kill and that physical play and those kinds of roles.â&#x20AC;?

Meanwhile, 19-yearolds Devon McMullen, Chase Norrish and Brady Norrish were key cogs on the back end last year and will be expected to lead the way with no overagers in the group.

Cassan said there were three 20-year-olds and three 18-year-olds on the blue line last year and that the youngsters were very impressive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our 20-year-olds were certainly great leaders and good character players for us, but those three young guys logged a lot of minutes in all situations,â&#x20AC;? Cassan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come playoff time, those three were our top defencemen and showed a lot of maturity and poise. What they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have in size, they make up for in mobility and character.â&#x20AC;?

Dylan Baer made the team as a 17-year-old last year and Cassan is hoping heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a good source of sandpaper in his second year in the circuit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a couple of older guys weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re possibly looking at, but I think overall as a group, our defence should

be solid again,â&#x20AC;? he added.

In the wake of the Shymko trade, 19-year-old Kale Thomson will take over the crease as Yorktonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starter.

Thomson was part of a three-goalie system last year and only got to appear in 14 games, but he recorded a solid .911 save percentage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year, the opportunities he was given, he stepped in every time and played great. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d play two or three games and then not see action for two or three weeks,â&#x20AC;? said Cassan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was a good teammate about it and he was very mature about the three goalies situation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty calm. Off the ice, you talk with him and he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really seem to let anything get to him or bother him. A lot of goalies can show a lot of emotion, but Kale is pretty composed.â&#x20AC;?

Cassan added that Thomson tends to rely on his positioning and angles to stop the puck, rather than being a â&#x20AC;&#x153;reactionaryâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;flashyâ&#x20AC;? goalie.

The third goalie on the roster last year was 1994-born Dawson MacAuley. He is in camp with the Medicine Hat Tigers and the Terriers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect to see him back.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also not counting on getting 1995-born forward Kailum Gervais back from the Brandon Wheat Kings. Gervais was the only

16-year-old regular in the SJHL last year and recorded 10 points in 34 games.

Yorkton is aiming to improve on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finish, and Cassan said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not necessarily wise to look to 2013-14 as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the yearâ&#x20AC;? because of the 1993 crop.

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Jamie Vlanich is one of several 1993-born forwards that should get top-six ice time for the Terriers this year.

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TEAM PREVIEW Kindersley Klippers 2011-12

Record: 11-41-3-3 (28 points, 6th in Sherwood) Playoffs: Did not qualify Leading scorer: D. Jay McGrath (55-10-21-31) Starting goaltender: Justin McDonald (4-231, .886 SP, 4.16 GAA) Goals for: 148 Goals against: 248

2012-13

Coach: Rockie Zinger (2nd season) Returnees: 1992 C D. Jay McGrath, 1992 LW Bradley Buckingham, 1992 D Zane Morin, 1992 D David Haaf, 1993 C Alex Laird, 1993 C Brennan Bosovich, 1993 LW Kyle Davies, 1993 LW Trent Hermary, 1993 LW Beau Stewart, 1993 C Travis Geislinger, 1993 D Troy Gedny, 1993 D Brett Blatz, 1993 D Christopher Manhas, 1994 LW Colby Daniels, 1994 RW Justin Lund.

Losses: 1992 G Justin McDonald, 1993 RW Tanner Kissick, 1993 RW Austin McDonald, 1993 D Steven Normand, 1993 G Brandon Stone.

Incoming: 1992 G Warren Shymko, 1993 F Brandon Lauder, 1993 LW Giovanni Bombini, 1993 D Jared Pilet, 1994 RW Colton Schick, 1994 D Shaun MacPherson.

Klippers look for youngsters to take strides Entering the second year of a rebuild, the Kindersley Klippers are looking to take a step forward after missing the playoffs last season for the first time in five years.

The team hopes that will be achieved through the combination of adding 20-yearold goalie Warren Shymko and significant improvement from a number of 1993- and 1994-born players.

Shymko was acquired from the MJHL’s Swan Valley Stampeders for skilled 19-year-old forward Austin McDonald, not long after the Klippers traded his brother Justin, an overage goalie, to the OCN Blizzard for futures.

Klippers head coach Rockie Zinger said that bringing in Shymko, who was among the upper echelon of SJHL netminders last year, should be beneficial for other players.

“Players play with more

confidence with a goalie that can play,” he said.

Shymko was 18-11-2 with the Yorkton Terriers last year, posting a .912 save percentage and 2.46 goalsagainst average.

His backup could be former Bruins goalie Brandon Stone, but it was unclear whether he would report to Kindersley.

Up front, 20-year-old D. Jay McGrath will be expected to lead the attack.

The former Everett Silvertip had 31 points last year, after scoring 30 in 38 games the previous season.

Alex Laird, 19, had 20 points in 44 games last year split between Nipawin and Kindersley. He was the key piece acquired for Wheaton King and will likely find a spot on the first line.

Brandon Lauder, 19, is the return the Klippers got from dealing Taylor Duzan last season. They got 19-year-

old forward Matt Glowa from Humboldt, then flipped him to Portage (MJHL) for Lauder after he didn’t report.

Lauder had 29 points split between Portage and Okotoks (AJHL) as a rookie.

Overager Bradley Buckingham, trade acquisition Giovanni Bombini, Kyle Davies, Trent Hermary, Colby Daniels and Justin Lund are among the others who will be expected to chip in.

Zinger sees rookie Colton Schick, a former Bruins prospect, making an impact in the physical department as well.

“I think we’re going to be a team with four lines, all with the ability to wear teams down and chip in offensively,” Zinger said. “I don’t think we’re going to have potent lines like Sanderson, Ross and Bruce (in Weyburn last year), but I’m hoping we have four lines we can roll with some balance.”

As for defencemen, 19-year-old Troy Gedny has a lot of potential and the Klippers hope he realizes it this year after recording 17 points as a rookie.

“It’s all on him. If Troy can come in and play sound defensive hockey, he’s got the offensive ability. But he’s got to figure the defence part out. But he’s doing it and he’s willing,” Zinger said.

“If he figures it out, he’s got a scary amount of potential. He can shoot, skate ... he’s got an unbelievable shot.”

Other key rearguards are 20-year-olds David Haaf and Zane Morin, as well as sophomore Brett Blatz.

“Our blue line is probably our most improved aspect of our team this year, just from guys maturing and from new recruits that have come in. The most promising thing is it’s got the potential to be together for two years,” said Zinger.

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TEAM PREVIEW Houndsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; blueline key to improvement Some hockey players are so valuable that their teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success is reliant on them to a massive degree.

Notre Dame Hounds defenceman Carson Grolla is one of those players.

Grolla emerged from the shadow of departed rearguard James Howden last year and was named the SJHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defenceman of the year as a 19-year-old.

Howden received a Division 1 scholarship and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play his last year of junior.

Hounds head coach and general manager Kevin White believes the same would have happened to Grolla if not for the impending NHL lockout, which leads a lot of players who might have left school for the big league to stay in the NCAA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to say that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a whole lot better (than last year), but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s older, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his fourth year in the league, and to be quite honest, he shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be here,â&#x20AC;? said White. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year where we lost Howden, we were fully expecting to lose Grolla and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fortunate for us that we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.â&#x20AC;?

The Trail, B.C. native showed promise in his first two seasons, and he broke out last year with 16 goals and 41 points while providing a strong, physical game in his

Kale Derkson is one of several forwards who will have to do more to provide secondary scoring for the Hounds. own end despite his 5-foot-10 stature. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first thing is heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big and strong, he uses his strength effectively, creates room out there and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progressively gotten better offensively. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s played a lot every year, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gotten good minutes in key situations, and he thrives on that,â&#x20AC;? said White.

While the Hounds are excited about a number of other returnees and rookies this season, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably safe to say that as Grolla goes, so goes the Wilcox entry in the SJHL. With four 20-year-olds on the back end, there are other rearguards the team will key on, like Mitch Boucher (32 points last year), Troy Murray and sophomore Brandon

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Scoring has not been a strong point for the Hounds since Jaden and Rylan Schwartz left in 2009. But White is expecting a balanced offensive group led by sophomores Brandon Millin (43 points, co-rookie of the year) and Dillon Schwartzenberger (25 points in 43 games). â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want (those two) to make strides, right. We want Mills to go from almost 50 points to hopefully 70.

Schwartzenberger, when healthy, can be a 50-point guy,â&#x20AC;? said White. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got some very good offensive rookies coming in. We feel weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be good up front. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be deep, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to score by committee,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding that last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s balanced offensive cast in Nipawin is the type of result heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aiming for.

The team hopes that 20-year-olds Catlin Foley and Paul Brisebois can step up their production, and rookies Ian Williams (Hounds AAA) and Sam Aulie (Regina) will be given a chance to contribute.

Williams is a 17-yearold who was called up for 11 games last year and impressed with four goals and seven points. He surpassed the point-per-game mark last year with the midget AAA Hounds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll put him in an offensive role. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give him an opportunity to be in our top six and I think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take full advantage,â&#x20AC;? said White.

The goaltending duties will be handled by sophomore Ty Reichenbach â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who got off to a hot start, but faded â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and newly acquired 20-yearold Michael Salmon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t very happy with our goaltending last year.

We felt that it cost us games,â&#x20AC;?

White said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have lots of confidence in Ty returning. Last year he shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have played as much as he did and he got worn out and wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t used to it. We brought

Michael in to push him. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open season for those two to compete for the No. 1 job.â&#x20AC;?

White said the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aiming for a top-three spot in the Sherwood Conference.

Notre Dame Hounds

2011-12

Record: 22-33-0-3 (47 points, 5th in Sherwood) Playoffs: Lost 3-0 to Estevan in Sherwood survivor series.

Leading scorer: Todd Christian (57-25-32-57) Starting goaltender: Ty Reichenbach (13-193, .880 SP, 3.77 GAA) Goals for: 172 Goals against: 233

2012-13

Coach: Kevin White (3rd season) Returnees: 1992 LW Brandon Millin, 1992 RW Catlin Foley, 1992 LW Josh Bruha, 1992 F Paul Brisebois, 1992 D Carson Grolla, 1992 D Mitch Boucher, 1992 D Troy Murray, 1993 C Dillon Schwartzenberger, 1993 C Kale Derkson, 1993 LW Logan Saworski, 1993 RW Ryan Fitzgerald, 1993 D Blaine Thomson, 1993 D Brandon Kuse, 1993 G Ty Reichenbach.

Losses: 1991 LW Greg Ferguson, 1991 C Ben Morgan, 1991 LW Todd Christian, 1991 C Dayton Shaw, 1991 D Dylan Babe, 1991 G Matthew Smidt, 1993 LW James Dombowsky.

Incoming: 1992 G Michael Salmon, 1994 C Sam Aulie, 1994 LW Jared Martin, 1994 F Cory Anderson, 1994 D Austin Lightfoot, 1994 D Colton Laroque, 1994 D Ryan Donovan, 1994 D Yanni Mamais, 1994 D Dylan MacIntosh, 1995 C Ian Williams.

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September 19, 2012 D11

Meet your 2012-2013 Estevan Bruins Roster current as of Friday, September 14.

Denin Boesch Hometown: White City Birth Year: 1993 Position: Defence Height: 5’11” Weight: 188 Last Year’s Team: Estevan Bruins Last Year’s Stats: 46-0-6-6

Dylan Johner

Matt Brykaliuk

Austin Daae

Hometown: Brandon, Man. Birth Year: 1993 Position: C/LW Height: 6’1” Weight: 180 Last Year’s Team: Estevan Bruins Last Year’s Stats: 44-10-10-20

Hometown: Estevan Birth Year: 1993 Position: Left Wing Height: 6’0” Weight: 180 Last Year’s Team: Prince George Cougars (WHL) Last Year’s Stats: 52-2-4-6

Ben Johnstone

Hometown: Estevan Birth Year: 1994 Position: Left Wing Height: 6’0” Weight: 172 Last Year’s Team: Moose Jaw Generals Last Year’s Stats: 44-10-14-24

Hometown: Carlyle Birth Year: 1993 Position: Centre Height: 5’7” Weight: 160 Last Year’s Team: Estevan Bruins Last Year’s Stats: 49-8-8-16

Dayton Picard

Tyler Poskus

Hometown: Stoughton Birth Year: 1994 Position: Centre Height: 5’10” Weight: 146 Last Year’s Team: Moose Jaw Generals (SMHL) Last Year’s Stats: 43-20-18-38

Hometown: Red Deer, Alta.

Birth Year: 1993 Position: Defence Height: 6’1” Weight: 180 Last Year’s Team: Nipawin Hawks/ Estevan Bruins Last Year’s Stats: 36-2-8-10

Zach Douglas

Brett Dumaine

Tanner Froese

Wyatt Garagan

Hometown: McTaggart Birth Year: 1994 Position: Defence Height: 5’11” Weight: 170 Last Year’s Team: Moose Jaw Generals (SMHL) Last Year’s Stats: 44-5-15-20

Hometown: Calgary Birth Year: 1994 Position: Defence/Forward Height: 6’4” Weight: 205 Last Year’s Team: Calgary Midget AA Blue Last Year’s Stats: 25-7-23-30

Hometown: Estevan Birth Year: 1993 Position: Right Wing Height: 6’0” Weight: 175 Last Year’s Team: Estevan Bruins Last Year’s Stats: 54-15-4-19

Tyler Kauk

Connor Milligan

Hudson Morrison

Calder Neufeld

Hometown: Winnipeg Birth Year: 1993 Position: Defence Height: 6’0” Weight: 210 Last Year’s Team: Estevan Bruins Last Year’s Stats: 58-4-19-23

Hometown: Winnipeg Birth Year: 1992 Position: Defence Height: 6’1” Weight: 200 Last Year’s Team: Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL)/Estevan Bruins Last Year’s Stats (SJHL): 36-1-9-10

Hometown: Souris, Man. Birth Year: 1994 Position: Right Wing Height: 5’11” Weight: 170 Last Year’s Team: Waywayseecappo Wolverines (MJHL) Last Year’s Stats: 36-2-2-4

Hometown: Carrot River Birth Year: 1992 Position: Left Wing Height: 5’11” Weight: 195 Last Year’s Team: Estevan Bruins Last Year’s Stats: 54-34-33-67

Taylor Reich

David Robertson

Nick Sova

Wyatt Trumbley

Tyson Valette

Hometown: Estevan Birth Year: 1993 Position: Left Wing Height: 5’11” Weight: 180 Last Year’s Team: Estevan Bruins Last Year’s Stats: 49-14-18-32

Hometown: Boissevain, Man. Birth Year: 1994 Position: Defence Height: 6’0” Weight: 190 Last Year’s Team: Southwest Cougars (MMHL) Last Year’s Stats: 44-9-14-23

Hometown: Cottage Grove, Minn.

Birth Year: 1993 Position: Defence Height: 6’3” Weight: 209 Last Year’s Team: Minot Minotauros (NAHL)/ Bozeman Ice Dogs (AWHL) Last Year’s Stats (NAHL): 16-0-0-0

Hometown: Campbell River, B.C. Birth Year: 1994 Position: Defence Height: 6’2” Weight: 172 Last Year’s Team: Campbell River Storm (VIJHL) Last Year’s Stats: 40-2-17-19

Hometown: High River, Alta.

Birth Year: 1993 Position: Centre Height: 6’0” Weight: 165 Last Year’s Team: La Ronge Ice Wolves Last Year’s Stats: 26-1-4-5

Hometown: Estevan Birth Year: 1994 Position: Left Wing Height: 6’1” Weight: 174 Last Year’s Team: Tisdale Trojans Last Year’s Stats: 40-19-17-36

Justin Nychuk Hometown: Zehner Birth Year: 1993 Position: Centre Height: 5’11” Weight: 185 Last Year’s Team: Assiniboia Southern Rebels (PJHL) Last Year’s Stats: 8-2-1-3

Steven Glass

Brandon Halbgewachs

Patrick Hurley

Hometown: Saskatoon Birth Year: 1993 Position: Goalie Height: 6’0” Weight: 165 Last Year’s Team: Estevan Bruins Last Year’s Stats: 13-13-1, 3.49 GAA, .899%

Hometown: White City Birth Year: 1994 Position: Left Wing/Centre Height: 5’10” Weight: 181 Last Year’s Team: Regina Pat Canadians (SMHL) Last Year’s Stats: 44-6-21-27

Hometown: Duluth, Minn.

Birth Year: 1992 Position: Defence Height: 6’3” Weight: 216 Last Year’s Team: Gustavus Adolphus (NCAA)/ Wisconsin Wilderness (SIJHL) Last Year’s Stats (SIJHL): 17-2-6-8

Cole Olson

Tyler Paslawski

Travis Pelletier

Hometown: Choiceland Birth Year: 1992 Position: Right Wing Height: 6’2” Weight: 190 Last Year’s Team: Nipawin Hawks/ Estevan Bruins Last Year’s Stats: 53-11-20-31

Hometown: Balgonie Birth Year: 1994 Position: Goalie Height: 6’2” Weight: 161 Last Year’s Team: Regina Pat Canadians (SMHL) Last Year’s Stats: 10-10-3, 2.83 GAA, .903%

Nick Weiss

Ben Williams

Austin Yano

Hometown: Port Hope, Ont. Birth Year: 1992 Position: Right Wing Height: 6’0” Weight: 179 Last Year’s Team: Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL) Last Year’s Stats: 51-11-14-25

Hometown: Souris, Man. Birth Year: 1994 Position: Forward Height: 5’10” Weight: 170 Last Year’s Team: Southwest Cougars (MMHL) Last Year’s Stats: 44-11-21-32

Hometown: Deloraine, Man. Birth Year: 1992 Position: Centre Height: 5’11” Weight: 160 Last Year’s Team: Estevan Bruins Last Year’s Stats: 58-17-39-56

Hometown: White City Birth Year: 1993 Position: Defence Height: 5’9” Weight: 165 Last Year’s Team: Estevan Bruins Last Year’s Stats: 50-9-18-27

D12 September 19, 2012

Estevan Mercury

Ten players poised to break out Here are 10 SJHL players who were rookies last season and could make a lot of noise this year: Matt Brykaliuk, C â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Estevan Bruins 2011-12: 44-10-10-20 The slippery forward is moving back to centre on the second line. He is one of the most purely skilled players on the team and should break 40 points.

Mitch Doell, C â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nipawin Hawks 2011-12: 56-15-18-33 Doell was one of the SJHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most impressive 18-year-olds last year and the Hawks expect him to score at a point-per-game pace.

Troy Gedny, D â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kindersley Klippers 2011-12: 55-5-11-16 A coveted player with puckmoving potential, Gedny had to take on a lot of responsibility in 201112 with a weak supporting cast.

Landon Hiebert, RW â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Flin Flon Bombers 2011-12: 46-8-7-15 Hiebert will have to earn his ice time on a very deep Bomber club, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take on more responsibility after a decent rookie showing.

Sublimely skilled Matt Brykaliuk is expected to earn a spot in the Bruinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; top six and put up some numbers.

Allen Kilback, C â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Melville Millionaires 2011-12: 56-6-14-20 The diminutive forward found a niche for himself as a 17-year-old on a deep Mils squad, and big things are expected in his encore effort.

Curtis Oliver, C â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Yorkton Terriers 2011-12: 47-15-12-27 The Manitoba product

was one of several 18-yearolds to step up for Yorkton last year and should find a top six role in 2012-13.

Cody Pettapiece, D â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Humboldt Broncos 2011-12: 30-1-6-7 Pettapiece already owns a Division 1 scholarship and, as a 17-year-old, managed to stick on a team hosting the RBC Cup.

Dillon Schwartzenberger, C â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Notre Dame Hounds 2011-12: 43-11-14-25 Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hassle to get his name on a jersey, but he was in the midst of an impressive rookie campaign prior to a late-season injury.

Carter Struthers, D â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Weyburn Red Wings 2011-12: 41-5-19-24 Struthers could have

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TEAM PREVIEW Hawks seek to soar to new heights The Nipawin Hawks have a chance this season to completely wipe out the memories of several years spent in the wilderness.

After two years out of the playoffs, followed by a statement season in 201112 in which they finished third in the Bauer Conference and fourth overall, the Hawks are on the brink of something special.

One of the biggest strengths in Nipawin last season was depth at all positions, and that figures to be the case again this year as a club that once

2011-12

was weak suddenly seems to have talent coming out of the woodwork. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s huge. You look at the injuries that most teams sustain and if we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that depth, we wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been hardpressed to even make the playoffs,â&#x20AC;? said head coach and general manager Doug Johnson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have three incredibly offensive lines and one good grinding, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;wear out defencemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; line. Our back end should be outstanding.â&#x20AC;?

On top of that, the Hawks have the reigning

Nipawin Hawks

Record: 34-20-4-0 (72 points, 3rd in Bauer) Playoffs: Lost 4-3 to Battlefords in Bauer semis Leading scorer: Justin Waskewitch (47-16-3551) Starting goaltender: Davis Jones (26-12-0, .920 SP, 2.42 GAA) Goals for: 204 Goals against: 167

2012-13

Coach: Doug Johnson (3rd season) Returnees: 1992 LW Wheaton King, 1992 RW Ryan Ostertag, 1992 C Stuart Holland, 1992 LW Brady Zerr, 1992 D Jeff Datoff, 1992 D Grant Jensen, 1992 D Jesse Williamson, 1992 G Davis Jones, 1993 C Mitch Doell, 1993 C Jesse Bernard, 1993 LW Dustin Skilliter, 1993 LW Tad Kozun, 1993 RW Michael Lambert, 1993 D Keenan Martens, 1993 D Eric Bollefer, 1993 D Ben Petros 1992 RW Justin Waskewitch.

Losses: 1991 RW Darius Cole, 1991 RW Dan Szerlip, 1991 LW Eric Peterson, 1991 C Adam Reichert, 1991 D Scott Bollefer, 1994 G Taran Kozun.

Incoming: 1993 D Ian Humphreys, 1994 LW Garret Lockeridge, 1994 F Brendan Hopkins, 1994 LW Carter Coben, 1994 F Brett Rossi, 1994 D David Heath, 1994 D Ian Bablitz, 1994 D Jesse Roden, 1995 LW Dexter Bricker.

SJHL goalie of the year in Davis Jones, who was 2612 last season with a .920 save percentage and a 2.42 goals-against average.

Johnson described the netminder as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a great citizenâ&#x20AC;? on and off the ice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we can say enough about him.

You can put all the praise on him you can heap, and I still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it will do him justice,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have him in net and you know heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to steal you games. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to let in that weak goal thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a backbreaker for your team.â&#x20AC;?

Five grads are gone: forwards Adam Reichert, Darius Cole, Eric Peterson and Dan Szerlip, and defenceman Scott Bollefer.

Backup Taran Kozun, 18, will likely stick with the Kamloops Blazers, but other than that, every eligible returnee is back.

But the team has a litany of offensive contributors who are a year older and, they hope, stronger. Three of them are former Bruins: leading scorer Justin Waskewitch (51 points last year), Ryan Ostertag (36) and Jesse Bernard (27).

They also retain lateseason acquisition Wheaton King (47 points) as well as sophomores Mitch Doell (33) and Tad Kozun, who had 27 points in 37 games before going down with a broken leg.

Johnson is expecting Doell to score at a point-per-game pace and Bernard, who was a top Bruins prospect before getting dealt in the trade that brought Tyler Paslawski and Tyler Poskus to town, also will be keyed on

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The Hawks have lost key defenceman Scott Bollefer (pictured) to graduation, but they have high hopes for his younger brother Eric. heavily.

Bernard led the Manitoba midget AAA league in scoring two years ago.

He was held pointless in 20 games in Estevan, then scored 27 points in 32 games in Nipawin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We gave Jesse a lot of opportunities and it seemed like he got his confidence back and he was outstanding for us,â&#x20AC;? said Johnson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When he came to Nipawin, he was a point-per-game player basically as a rookie, which is pretty uncommon. I see him as a guy who should be top 20 in the league in scoring this year, and as a 20-year-old he could lead the league.â&#x20AC;?

Among the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rookie recruits are four forwards and three defencemen. That group includes two prospects obtained from the Bruins in the Bernard trade, those being 18-year-olds Garret Lockeridge and Brendan Hopkins.

On the back end, the underrated Jeff Datoff will run the show.

Datoff scored 12 goals and 35 points last year and the Hawks are expecting more out of him as a 20-year-old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a better offensive defenceman in the league than Datoff,â&#x20AC;? said Johnson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just gotten more confident as heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been here. His poise with the puck is outstanding. For a smaller guy, he plays physical too â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by no means is he a liability.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a special player and probably doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the

recognition he deserves.â&#x20AC;?

Jesse Williamson, Grant Jensen, Eric Bollefer and Keenan Martens will also be asked to step up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have the makings of a pretty dynamic back end,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said.

Although Nipawin is among the favourites to take home the Canalta Cup this season, Johnson said the organization is not going for broke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After (my) first year, I told everybody in town, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;From now on, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never be rebuilding, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be reloading.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Obviously weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to do whatever we can to win this year, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to win next year too, and what we have two years down the road is pretty special too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are we going to sell the whole farm this year?

No, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we have to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pretty excited about what the next five years holds for the Nipawin Hawks and even beyond that.â&#x20AC;?

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TEAM PREVIEW Bombers aiming for SJHL championship Flin Flon Bombers 2011-12

Record: 28-21-3-6 (65 points, 5th in Bauer) Playoffs: Lost 3-0 to La Ronge in Bauer survivor series Leading scorer: Riley Storzuk (46-22-36-58) Starting goaltender: Devin Buffalo (18-14-5, .909 SP, 3.37 GAA) Goals for: 205 Goals against: 214

2012-13

Coach: Mike Reagan (6th season) Returnees: 1992 LW Riley Storzuk, 1992 C Dylan Balaski, 1992 RW Dylan Macnab, 1992 LW Konrad Litke, 1992 D Brandt Weldon, 1993 C Cam Blair, 1993 LW Greg Wiwcharuk, 1993 C Cole McCaig, 1993 RW Landon Hiebert, 1993 D Justin Schoffer, 1993 D Tanner Clark, 1993 D Dallen Hall, 1993 D Brock Hounsell, 1993 G Devin Buffalo, 1994 C Dillan McCombie, 1994 G Andy Desautels.

Losses: 1991 RW Jesse Mysiorek, 1991 RW Jay Young, 1991 D David Roper, 1991 D James McNulty, 1992 C Brett Penner, 1992 D Stefan Virtanen.

Incoming: 1992 D Josh Roach, 1992 C Logan Sceviour, 1993 F Brody Robinson, 1994 RW Brett Boehm, 1994 RW Hayden Dawes, 1994 D Danys Chartrand, 1994 D Garrett Zelinski, 1994 G Austin Rediron.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to find a weakness anywhere in the Flin Flon Bombersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; armour.

From a disgustingly talented offensive group, to a very strong back end led

by Josh Roach, to reigning rookie of the year Devin Buffalo in net, this edition of the Bombers is built to take home a banner.

Bombers head coach and GM Mike Reagan is practically giddy about the group he has, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to blame him.

The best part might be that many of the leaders of this core are eligible to come back next year for another run.

Forwards Dillan McCombie, Cam Blair, Landon Hiebert, and highly touted rookie Brett Boehm can all return in 2013-14, as can Buffalo and defencemen Tanner Clark and Dallen Hall. Although it would be a surprise if McCombie hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t landed a spot at a Division 1 school by then. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not looking at this as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;this is a make or break year where we gotta do it this year,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? said Reagan.

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Canalta Cup. McCombie, for starters, is going into his third SJHL season at just 18, having scored 57 points last year. He is one of the brightest lights in the league.

McCombie will start on the Bombersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;second line with Blair and Boehm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capable of big things. I expect him to be near the top of the league in scoring,â&#x20AC;? Reagan said of McCombie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to reap the benefits of playing with a guy like Cam Blair, who had 50 points as an 18-year-old.

Sometimes thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overshadowed by McCombie. The skyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the limit for all three of them, I think.â&#x20AC;?

Boehm, 18, led the Saskatchewan midget AAA ranks in scoring last year with a stunning 40 goals and 86 points in 44 games. Reagan gave the rookie exceedingly high praise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably one of the most skilled guys Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever seen, with us, anyway. If I had to compare him to Andrew Johnston when he came in, I think he might even be higherend than Johnston was. His vision of the ice is incredible.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a special hockey player,â&#x20AC;?

Reagan said, referring to the former Bomber star who had 81 points in Humboldt last year and has since signed with the Philadelphia Flyers.

The fact that McCombie, Blair and Boehm form the so-called second line is an indicator of just how terrifying the Bomber attack could be.

The top unit is made up of 20-year-olds Dylan Balaski (42 points in 41 games), Riley Storzuk (58 points in 46 games) and Logan Sceviour (24 points), who was acquired from Drumheller in a trade for defenceman Stefan Virtanen.

The third line features

the likes of Hiebert (15 points), who is poised for a breakout year, Konrad Litke (27 points) and highly touted rookie Hayden Dawes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a lot of options right now, which is exciting. I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen depth like this in the six years that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been here,â&#x20AC;? said Reagan.

And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with 20-yearold Brett Penner (51 points) leaving to play with the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Reagan is also excited about the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back end, led by Roach, who was acquired from Humboldt over the summer as futures in the Johnston trade.

Roach, 20, is an impact player at both ends of the ice, having produced 49 points two years ago and 31 last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just see the impact that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had on our defensive core through the first two weeks of exhibition and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredible,â&#x20AC;? said Reagan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just rounded out our D core real nice and our power playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a lot better with him ... heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s given us that confidence on the back

end and everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feeding off that.â&#x20AC;?

Roach will be paired with Tanner Clark, a former teammate in Humboldt who produced 32 points last season.

The Bombers have a third top-pairing defenceman in Brandt Weldon (31 points), as well as sophomores Dallen Hall (22) and Brock Hounsell (9), who will fill a physical role. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been so happy with a D core in my life,â&#x20AC;? said Reagan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The skill and the poise is incredible.â&#x20AC;?

Backstopping them is Buffalo, who should be among the top end in the league in his second year.

Reagan said his team canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get distracted by the fact that many people see them as the favourite to take home the SJHL title. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a long season. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a marathon, not a sprint,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some pressure here with some big expectations, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotta stay levelheaded.â&#x20AC;?

Bombers forward Cam Blair very quietly put together a 49-point season at the age of 18 and more will be expected this year.

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TEAM PREVIEW Weakened Broncos still have some game The Humboldt Broncos have lost a staggering amount of talent from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s club that hosted the RBC Cup. Andrew Johnston.

Robbie Ciolfi. Ryan Marshall. Josh Roach. Mat Backhouse. The list goes on and on.

Aside from the 10 players that have graduated, the Broncos also lost premier defenceman Josh Roach and scoring winger Matt Glowa as futures in trades made last season.

Roach went to Flin Flon to complete the Johnston trade and Glowa was sent to Kindersley for Taylor Duzan (and then shipped to the Portage Terriers).

Yet Humboldt somehow has a decent core returning.

The Broncos likely wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t contend for first place, but it would be foolish to believe that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll crash and burn.

Goaltender Matt Hrynkiw is back, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll likely be one of the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best goalies in his final year.

Although his dazzling stats (22-3 record, .921 save percentage, 2.28 goals-against average) certainly had something to do with the team in front of him, Hrynkiw did a stellar

job last year when lots of people were saying the Broncos needed a goalie.

And he should have some help from his defence again, as the back end appears to be Humboldtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strongest area heading into

meron Ballas turned a lot of heads around the league last season, putting up 26 points in the process, and he is certainly capable of logging some minutes on the first pairing.

Logan Sproule is en-

The Broncos were hoping to have 20-year-old Deven Dubyk (pictured) for the full season last year, but Matt Hrynkiw did the job just fine for the RBC hosts. the season.

The Broncos have brought in 20-year-old Braeden Laroque, who spent the last three years in the WHL with Edmonton and Seattle.

Fellow overager Ka-

tering his third SJHL season at 19 and had 21 points in 43 games last year. And 18-year-old defender Cody Pettapiece is expected to take a big step forward in his second season. The Saskatoon na-

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tive has already committed to Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2014-15 season.

The forward group has taken the biggest hit from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run, with nine forwards gone.

One of those, 19-yearold Riley Kieser, is expected to start the year with the Vancouver Giants.

A quartet of 20-yearolds will have to carry the load up front. The most tantalizing of the four is towering winger Adam Antkowiak, who managed to pot 10 goals and 31 points last year while terrorizing opponents with his 6-foot-7, 232-pound frame. He added 131 penalty minutes.

John Lawrence was acquired mid-season from the Neepawa Natives and registered 25 points in 37 games. He also scored at a point-per-game clip in the playoffs.

Saskatoon native Neil Landry had 30 points last year, and Adam Zbitniff managed 19 points in just 26 games.

The Broncos added a pair of sophomore Junior A forwards via trade: Cody Pongracz, who had 15 points in 38 games with the AJHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Camrose Kodiaks; and Brandon Tidy, who scored 13 points in 46 games with the BCHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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The Broncos reportedly had 200 players at their training camp.

Humboldt Broncos 2011-12

Record: 42-11-2-3 (89 points, 1st in Bauer) Playoffs: Won Canalta Cup, won Anavet Cup, lost in RBC Cup semis Leading scorer: Andrew Johnston (58-29-5281) Starting goaltender: Matt Hrynkiw (22-3, .921 SP, 2.28 GAA) Goals for: 240 Goals against: 145

2012-13

Coach: Dean Brockman (9th season) Returnees: 1992 C Adam Zbitniff, 1992 RW Neil Landry, 1992 LW Adam Antkowiak, 1992 LW John Lawrence, 1992 D Kameron Ballas, 1992 G Matt Hrynkiw, 1993 LW David Miazga, 1993 RW Rhett Blackmur, 1993 D David Stumborg, 1993 D Logan Sproule, 1994 D Cody Pettapiece.

Losses: 1991 C Robbie Ciolfi, 1991 RW Emrik Guillemette, 1991 RW Taylor Johnson, 1991 C Ryan Marshall, 1991 RW Taylor Duzan, 1991 C Andrew Johnston, 1991 RW Andrew Herle, 1991 D Jonathan Parisien, 1991 D Mat Backhouse, 1991 D Chase Wharton, 1992 D Josh Roach, 1992 C Joey Davies, 1992 LW Matt Glowa, 1993 C Riley Kieser.

Incoming: 1992 D Braeden Laroque, 1993 C Brandon Tidy, 1993 RW Cody Pongracz, 1994 F Ryan Aubertin.

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TEAM PREVIEW Wolves lose big chunk of roster For the second straight year, the La Ronge Ice Wolves are facing a depth crisis after losing a large group of grads and having some eligible returnees decide not to come back.

A group of nine grads is gone from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth-place club, including the likes of Marc-Andre Carre, Matt Weisensel and Alex Rajotte.

The Wolves have also lost last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading scorer, Skyler Hladun, who had 51 points as a 19-year-old, as well as key defenceman Alex Vandenameele.

Other than one trade made over the summer, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unclear what the Wolves have done to bolster their roster in terms of recruits and transactions.

That deal sent 19-yearold winger Wilson Dumais to the MJHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OCN Blizzard in exchange for 20-year-old left winger Spencer Brennan.

Brennan had 18 points last season. Dumais had

Graham Smerek will be a key player for the Ice Wolves as a 20-year-old and could be named the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s captain.

13 in 32 games, including 10 goals. Twelve of those points came in 24 games after a trade from Nipawin to La Ronge.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all bleak for the Wolves. Right winger Nathan Boyer had 20 goals and 46 points last year and should build on those numbers in a

leading role up front.

All-around centre Graham Smerek scored 31 points in 2011-12 and figures to be a very valuable player in his final season.

Jared Iron was expected to return from the Vancouver Giants and could factor into the Wolvesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attack in a huge

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way. As a 17-year-old, Iron managed 20 points in 48 games.

Brett McNevin and Pavlo Zerebecky will also be counted on to increase their production. McNevin, acquired from Lloydminster (AJHL) at the start of last season, tallied 24 points in 43 games in a depth role.

Zerebecky, a former Junior B star, had 15 points in his Junior A debut as a 19-year-old.

On the back end, the loss of Vandenameele hurts, but the Wolves have some talent back.

Overager Brennan Ritchie will lead the way.

The St. Anne, Man., native was picked up from Steinbach (MJHL) last year and had 12 assists in 27 games with the Ice Wolves.

Brett Hope, if he is used on defence â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he played a third of the season as a forward â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will likely run the power play. Hope showed promise as an 18-year-old, accounting for eight goals and 18 points.

(However, Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most memorable moment from last season might be the time he was sent flying down the aisle when the Ice Wolvesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bus hit a moose in October.)

Two other 1993-born defencemen will be relied on to log some minutes.

Louis-Joseph Sawyer had 13 points in his rookie season, while Franklin Cook managed nine.

In the blue paint, it appears 20-year-old Myles Hovdebo will take over as the Ice Wolvesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; starter.

Hovdebo has been the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backup for the last

La Ronge Ice Wolves

2011-12

Record: 30-20-2-6 (68 points, 4th in Bauer) Playoffs: Lost 4-0 to Humboldt in Bauer semis Leading scorer: Skyler Hladun (57-20-31-51) Starting goaltender: Alex Rajotte (17-15-4, .922 SP, 2.75 GAA) Goals for: 189 Goals against: 178

2012-13

Coach: Bob Beatty (9th season) Returnees: 1992 C Graham Smerek, 1992 RW Nathan Boyer, 1992 LW Brett MacNevin, 1992 LW Pavlo Zerebecky, 1992 C Brodie Eisbrenner, 1992 D Brennan Ritchie, 1993 D Brett Hope, 1993 D Franklin Cook, 1993 D Louis-Joseph Sawyer, 1994 RW Jared Iron.

Losses: 1991 C Marc-Andre Carre, 1991 LW Zac Ashdown, 1991 LW Brennan Wright, 1991 RW Aaron Enns, 1991 RW Patrick Tran, 1991 D Ben Bula, 1991 D Matt Weisensel, 1991 D Byron Sorensen, 1991 G Alex Rajotte, 1992 C Skyler Hladun, 1992 D Alex Vandenameele, 1993 LW Wilson Dumais.

Incoming: 1992 LW Spencer Brennan, 1993 F Rhyse Dieno.

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September 19, 2012 D17

TEAM PREVIEW Stars optimistic despite loss of firepower Included in the list of nine grads the Battlefords North Stars have lost is SJHL MVP Blake Tatchell.

Tatchell was arguably the best all-around player in the league, with the ability to will his team to victory, and he will be sorely missed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you have a player like Blake in your lineup and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teaching the younger players how he plays the game, it obviously impacts them in their development,â&#x20AC;? said Stars head coach Kevin Hasselberg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The unique thing about this game is from year to year, your team identity can shift, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we have to do. We feel weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be a team that scores by committee and not necessarily have firepower on one line.â&#x20AC;?

The North Stars still have some talent up front.

Braeden Johnson scored at a point-per-game pace last year and will likely finish top-five in league scoring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a player that was a top-five scorer in the league before Christmas and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no reason he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t return to that form again and be an impactful player,â&#x20AC;? Hasselberg said of the highly skilled winger.

Kyle Hall is another player the Stars will lean on. The former Bruinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; prospect has seasons of 41 and 37 points under his belt and will be expected to take the next step as an overager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kyle was up for

The North Stars hope Kyle Hall can excel in a first-line role this season. rookie of the year the year before, and from his perspective we felt he had a very good season last year,â&#x20AC;? said Hasselberg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were both pivotal players within our program last season.â&#x20AC;?

Roger Tagoona will be a key scorer as well.

After recording 40 points as a rookie in Melville, the Nunavut product struggled to just 22 last year and needs to bounce back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tagoonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had a heck of a camp, a heck of a summer. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a tremendous attitude right now,â&#x20AC;? said Hasselberg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very determined player that wants to get to the pro level after this season. We expect a lot of real good things from him.â&#x20AC;?

Sophomores Tanner Quinn (16 points), Ryne Keller (14) and Robbie Newton (12) will be leaned on for secondary scoring.

The Stars also acquired 1993 forward Brandon Long from Trail of the

BCHL. He had 21 points last year.

The back end is led by one of the best offensive defencemen in the SJHL in Brody Luhning. The Lumsden native has produced seasons of 33 and 40 points while also spending some time in the WHL. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think he established himself amongst the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best and certainly when teams are preparing to play us, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to leave Luhning unmarked,â&#x20AC;? said Hasselberg â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a lot of people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand is he brings a level of leadership and integrity to the game thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to represent us well away from the game, in the community.â&#x20AC;?

Now without his partner in crime, Woody Klassen, Luhning will log a lot of minutes this season.

Sophomores Dillon Forbes and Matthew Sheeran will have to shoulder a good deal of the load as well.

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They came in as unknown players and they bring size, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very mobile players and can be very physical players too,â&#x20AC;? said Hasselberg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both of them put up numbers at pivotal times last season. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be leaned on to provide more offence.â&#x20AC;?

The Stars picked up 20-year-old rearguard Evan Ripley from the Dawson Creek Rage of the NAHL and Hasselberg said he will slot into the top four.

Ripley, who stands 6-foot-4, 209 pounds, had nine points in 50 games with the Rage last year.

Connor Creech assumes control between the pipes with the graduation of Graham Hildebrand.

Creech, 20, stole some starts from Hildebrand last year after being acquired from Bonnyville (AJHL) and he is expected to be a high-end starter in the league.

He posted a 16-7-1 record with a .904 save percentage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Connorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be leaned on. He put pressure on himself to be a top performer last year, and for most of the season he was a top two goalie in our

goal is â&#x20AC;&#x153;to be the most conditioned team in the SJHLâ&#x20AC;? and play a full 60 minutes each time out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think on any given night, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be a team that any team knows they have to bring their A game against.â&#x20AC;?

league, top five by the end,â&#x20AC;?

Hasselberg reflected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big goalie, extremely mobile, dedicated.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a player we feel can play at the NCAA level.â&#x20AC;?

Although the team has lost a fair bit of talent, Hasselberg said the Starsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Battleford North Stars

2011-12

Record: 41-15-0-2 (84 points, 2nd in Bauer) Playoffs: Lost 4-2 to Humboldt in Bauer final Leading scorer: Blake Tatchell (57-42-44-86) Starting goaltender: Graham Hildebrand (248-1, .913 SP, 2.47 GAA) Goals for: 205 Goals against: 154

2012-13

Coach: Kevin Hasselberg (2nd season) Returnees: 1992 LW Roger Tagoona, 1992 LW Braeden Johnson, 1992 C Kyle Hall, 1992 D Grayden Turner, 1992 D Brody Luhning, 1992 G Connor Creech, 1993 LW Tanner Quinn, 1993 LW Robbie Newton, 1993 D Dillon Forbes, 1993 D Matthew Sheeran, 1994 C Ryne Keller.

Losses: 1991 C Blake Tatchell, 1991 RW Brett Miller, 1991 RW Boyd Wakelin, 1991 LW Jordan Ethier, 1991 D Woody Klassen, 1991 D Travis Sparrow, 1991 D Mitch Berg, 1991 D Klay Kachur, 1991 G Graham Hildebrand, 1992 C Tim Rollins, 1992 LW Tanner Schwab, 1993 RW Jared Samborski.

Incoming: 1992 D Evan Ripley, 1993 F Brandon Long, 1994 F Josh Betinol, 1994 C Austin Evans, 1994 D Spencer Gosselin.

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Estevan Mercury

TEAM PREVIEW As Wilkins goes, so goes young Mustangs club After a season that saw them finish in the basement of the Bauer Conference, the Melfort Mustangs are hoping that a number of sophomores can take a step forward.

Still, the biggest contributor to any success the Mustangs have will likely be goaltender Jesse Wilkins.

Wilkins, 20, faced more rubber than any other SJHL goalie last season and was a human highlight reel on many nights, keeping his team in a number of games that they had no business being in.

The veteran goalieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s .900 save percentage and 4.08

goals-against average donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell the tale of those memorable outings, such as the time he held the high-octane North Stars to three goals on 41 shots in a phenomenal performance at the Showcase in Estevan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge piece to our puzzle. We want to build from goaltending to defence and out, and to have him there is big for us,â&#x20AC;? said Mustangs head coach Gavin Holcomb. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a very focused and determined kid; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very mature for his age. The way he plays, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a real big body in the net who moves really well and gets in good position.

He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end up scrambling too often because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always in pretty good position and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a battler.â&#x20AC;?

Wilkins will be backed up by either Patrick Johnson, who was in camp with the Saskatoon Blades, or Prince Albert Mintos grad Tyrell King.

Two other key players for Melfort are 19-year-old forwards Brandon Sloan and Jarett Zentner, both acquired during last season.

Sloan led the team with 26 points in 34 games, while Zentner put up 10 goals and 21 points in 25 appearances.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re expecting a lot of out those guys.

They were point-per-game guys as 18-year-olds,â&#x20AC;? said Holcomb.

Their supporting cast includes overager Godric Tham and sophomores Anthony Pickering, Avery VanBlaricom and Landon Belchamber.

None of the trio of 1993-borns exceeded 20 points last year, but they will have to take that next step. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we want to be better than last year, those guys who were 18 who got a lot of ice time have to have big years for us,â&#x20AC;? said Holcomb, who is also entering his second year behind the bench. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We expect big things out of those guys. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re veterans now. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re great kids and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to need their leadership this year. They played in key situations last year, they were kinda thrown right into the fire.â&#x20AC;?

Carter Berg, 20, is the undisputed leader of the Mustangsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; blue line. The team hopes that the likes of Brandon Parrone (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;92), Zach Walker (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;93) and Matt Saunderson (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;93) will step up to provide a supporting cast.

There is also 19-year-old Nathan Zimbaluk, who was still in training camp with the Regina Pats as of the Mustangsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; camp.

Berg has played with his brother Mitch for the last three years in Melfort, but the latter has graduated. Carter has spent the last four seasons between the Mustangs and the WHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Calgary Hitmen and

Chilliwack Bruins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He brings a lot of leadership, carries a lot of respect with our guys and he does have a lot of experience. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to play a big role on our team and it just makes everybody more confident when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back there,â&#x20AC;? said Holcomb.

Although they are still a work in progress, the Mustangsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sights are fixed on a

return to the playoffs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is a big goal for us.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited with the group that we have. A lot of guys got thrown into the fire a bit last year, but everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excited to be back,â&#x20AC;? said Holcomb. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re probably going to be on the young side again this year, but a year older makes a big difference and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to start where we left off in terms of work ethic.â&#x20AC;?

Melfort Mustangs 2011-12

Record: 13-39-2-4 (32 points, 6th in Bauer) Playoffs: Did not qualify Leading scorer: Brandon Sloan (34-10-16-26) Starting goaltender: Jesse Wilkins (7-25-3, .900 SP, 4.08 GAA) Goals for: 120 Goals against: 236

2012-13

Coach: Gavin Holcomb (2nd season) Returnees: 1992 LW Cody Wourms, 1992 RW Clinton Pirio, 1992 LW Pearce Gourley, 1992 D Carter Berg, 1992 D Brandon Parrone, 1992 D Cole Horn, 1992 G Jesse Wilkins, 1993 RW Jarett Zentner, 1993 LW Brandon Sloan, 1993 LW Landon Belchamber, 1993 LW Jared Kambeitz, 1993 LW Avery VanBlaricom, 1993 RW Jake Daughtry, 1993 LW Anthony Pickering, 1993 D Cody Brown, 1993 D Zach Walker, 1993 D Matt Saunderson, Losses: 1991 LW Brendan Tash, 1991 RW Steven Jean.

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September 19, 2012 D19

Bombers, Hawks transform into contenders The SJHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bauer Conference has mostly been dominated by the Humboldt Broncos and La Ronge Ice Wolves in recent years.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about to change.

The Flin Flon Bombers and Nipawin Hawks are both loaded with talent and should battle it out for first place in the north this season.

The Bombers have a scoring crop to die for, with four players who flirted with or surpassed the point-pergame mark last year, two of them under the age of 20.

Dillan McCombie is simply a phenomenal talent who racked up 57 points as a 17-year-old last year.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three days away from being a 1995 birthday, and he could lead the league in scoring when most 1995-born players are still in midget.

Of course, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very good chance that this could be McCombieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last year in the SJHL before moving on to the NCAA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all the more reason for him to have a big year.

Riley Storzuk led the team in scoring with 58

Josh Lewis Hear Me Out points last year, while Dylan Balaski recovered nicely from a serious injury by recording 42 points in 41 games.

And then thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cam Blair, who broke out for 20 goals and 49 points at the age of 18.

Throw in sophomore pivot Landon Hiebert and top prospects Brett Boehm and Hayden Dawes, and the Bombers should be able to outscore anyone.

But it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end there.

Josh Roach ended up being the much-awaited return for Andrew Johnston, and adds an undisputed No. 1 defenceman to one of the best top four groups in the league, if not the best.

Considering the Bombers were forced into a corner with Johnston last year,

Roach is a pretty good return. If he can return to his form of two years ago, when he contributed 49 points from the back end, Flin Flonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attack will be truly scary.

But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget about the other players on the blue line. Brandt Weldon and Tanner Clark are both established impact players, and the team was quite happy with rookies Dallen Hall and Brock Hounsell last year.

If opponents get through all that, the last line of defence is SJHL rookie of the year Devin Buffalo.

Meanwhile, Nipawin has a chance to go from worst to first in two years.

While they may not have anyone as good as a McCombie or a Storzuk

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ceived the honours and is a huge source of confidence for his teammates.

The Bombers and Hawks wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be left alone to fight it out, as Humboldt and Battlefords should be in the mix as well, but this looks like a two-horse race

from here.

The reason this is significant enough for an entire column is that one of these two teams will likely be considered the favourite for the Canalta Cup. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m taking Flin Flon by a skate lace.

Sophomore goaltender Devin Buffalo backstops a club loaded with talent in Flin Flon.

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(and that remains to be seen), the Hawks have staggering depth up front, including a bunch of players who have flown mostly under the radar.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to point out one leading man in the attack, but the Hawks have a handful of players who can break the 50-point mark and beyond.

They include Wheaton King, Justin Waskewitch, Jesse Bernard, Mitch Doell, Tad Kozun and Ryan Ostertag.

On top of that, the likes of Brady Zerr, Stuart Holland, Tayler Balog and Michael Lambert can provide secondary scoring.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not kidding when I say Nipawin could roll four lines consistently and win.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not including defenceman Jeff Datoff, who very quietly put together 12 goals and 35 points last year. The Hawks have assembled a pretty solid cast to surround him as well.

Although the field for the top goalie award last year was wide open, Nipawinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Davis Jones re-

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