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Tough Landing Flint Vayro takes off atop one of the many bulls ridden last Friday evening, at the Ninth Annual Midale Bull Bash and Cabaret. Proceeds from the busy event go toward community initiatives in the town.

Ultrasound services expanded at St. Joe’s

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

Ultrasound imaging is now available on a regular schedule at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the city.

“We now have a fulltime sonographer on staff.

She is a local woman, a recent graduate of the training program, so we can offer ultrasound service Monday to Friday, eight hours a day, which is more than twice what we were able to do before,” said Greg Hoffort, executive director of the

even be expanded if scheduling can be arranged with the other sonographer who provides services to the Weyburn General Hospital.

Ultrasound is a valuable diagnostic tool for a number of medical procedures, although it is most widely recognized for its use in pregnancies.

“It is used for many abdominal, pelvic and kidney abnormalities,” said Mary Anne Veroba, director of care for St. Joesph’s. “This leads medical teams to further testing, if required, or

a treatment program. It’s another valuable tool and it will lead to a substantial reduction in the number of trips to Regina that many patients had to endure before.”

Hoffort and Veroba added the ultrasound equipment, coupled with a new computed tomography (CT) scanner which should be ready to put into service this fall, will give physicians and other caregivers, even more diagnostic tools to help in medical assessments.

So far there is one full-

time technician already on staff who is fully trained and certified to operate the CT scanner and one more staff member is in training with the expectation of achieving certification by this fall.

“We’ll add another person for training and really, the ideal situation would be to have four imaging technicians available for X-rays, ultrasounds and CT scans,” Hoffort said.

Reading the images, a service that helps physicians and other medical team members in making

decisions and suggestions, can be done off-site.

“The images can be shot on site, but read by another agency or person somewhere else. That’s done all the time. Of course, we would like to have that here along with the equipment service technicians, but for right now, we have X-ray services on site, an ultra sound machine in service that is capable of being used for a variety of medical probes and the CT scanner coming on stream within a few months,” Hoffort said.

the Year Award. The CCS Magazines. And just two project opened to much months ago, it won the fanfare late last year, with Edison Electric Institute’s delegates from 20 coun- Edison Award, the intertries in attendance, and has national electric industry’s scooped up a number of top award. awards since then.

The project has also Two months after the been recognized by Napilot plant opened, it was tional Geographic as one named the Project of the of 10 energy breakthroughs Year in the Coal Fired in 2014.

Project category from Mike Monea, SaskPower Engineering and Power’s president of carRenewable Energy World T:7.3” bon capture and storage

initiatives, said he believes Boundary Dam was recognized by Power Magazine because it has received global attention with its engineering and “first of its kind” status.

“About two months ago, we were told that we were selected (for the Power Magazine award), and we were pretty pumped about it, actually,” Monea told the Mercury. ⇢ A2 SaskPower

The Green Party of Canada has turned to a familiar face to be their candidate in the Souris-Moose Mountain constituency for the upcoming federal election.

Bob Deptuck, a Rocanville resident who is currently employed as a safety facilitator with the Potash Corporation of Saskatch-

ewan at their Rocanville mine, was announced as the party’s candidate late last week. He joins Estevan chiropractor Dr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative Party) and Weyburn union leader Vicky O’Dell (New Democratic Party) in the race to replace Ed Komarnicki as the riding’s member of parliament (MP). ⇢ A2 Deptuck

hospital, referring to the fact that St. Joe’s had been reduced to receiving parttime sonographic services from an operator who split time between Estevan and Weyburn, when she was available.

Right now, the services are “booked solid,” said Hoffort. “That’s because we were without a full time service for over a year, so this is a vastly improved situation and an additional service to the city and area.”

Over time, the current level of coverage could

BD3 receives another award

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

SaskPower has received yet another recognition for its efforts to advance carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies in the changing power generation landscape.

The Boundary Dam Power Station’s integrated CCS project has won Power Magazine’s Power Plant of

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Deptuck running for the third time ⇠ A1 Deptuck ran for the Greens for the first time in 2008, and finished fourth with 1,643 votes. He ran again in 2011, and also finished fourth, but saw his support drop to 898 votes.

“My beliefs are still very strongly aligned with the Green Party, and I feel that representation for the people in this area who share those beliefs is needed,” Deptuck told the Mercury.

The Green Party now has an electoral district association, he said, so he will have a few people working with him to prepare for the election. And he expects it should help him get more people involved.

Deptuck recognizes he’s a long shot in the election, since Souris-Moose Mountain is a strong Conservative riding, and there are battles developing between the Tories, the NDP and the Liberals in many ridings across Canada.

But he’ll advance his beliefs on the economy and the environment.

“We’re in a very precarious position economically,” said Deptuck. “If we’re going to be successful, we’ll need a good, diversified economy, which includes not only resource industries but also green industries.

“We need to really consider the switch from an oil-based economy to a very diversified and a more green economy, so our eggs aren’t all in one basket called oil.”

The Green Party is con-

Bob Deptuck cerned with the health of the environment.

He pointed to stories on the consequences of hydraulic fracturing and resource extraction. He added that companies and individuals should be held responsible for any damage they cause to the land and the environment.

Deptuck expects the Green Party will continue to gain support in this election.

Leader Elizabeth May won her Vancouver Island seat in the last federal election, and there were two sitting Green Party MPs when the election was called.

More than five per cent of voters chose the Greens in the 2011 federal election, and Deptuck wants to see more Green MPs in Ottawa.

Deptuck said he didn’t have much of a chance to talk to constituents before the campaign, since Prime Minister Stephen Harper dropped the election writ early, and created an 11week campaign.

Deptuck noted Harper’s decision will cost taxpayers millions of dollars.

The federal election will be on October 19.

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⇠ A1 There have been challenges for SaskPower since the CCS facility opened last year. They’re still working through some repairs.

“A lot of it’s piping and valving,” Monea said.

“It looks like a submarine inside (the capture island).

It’s just huge recycling tubing and piping that runs through the whole plant.”

A planned shutdown will happen in September.

“We’re just making constant improvements on the whole facility,” said Monea. “We’re pretty pleased with where things are going, but there needs to be some ongoing improvements.

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Once the September shutdown is finished, they will see what happens when the plant starts up again.

Monea anticipates it will be in “great working order” at that time.

He hopes SaskPower can soon shift its attention to Units 4 and 5 at Boundary Dam. Monea said they are now into the business case for the project, and from there, it will be up to SaskPower’s president and board of directors, along with the provincial government, to make a decision.

As different teams finish their work at Unit 4, they’ll be pulled off and then start to work on the new design of Units 4 and 5.

They will also study the basic economics for the plant.

“In one year, I hope we will be in a good position to make recommendations

to our planning section at SaskPower, and then our planning group wraps the whole overall corporate economics into our recommendations,” said Monea.

“We really have to know by 2018. So we have a little bit of time to do a lot of detailed work here.”

Monea said they haven’t been able to start into the detailed planning of Units 4 and 5, but on a per unit basis, it will be smaller and have a smaller footprint. Unit 3 has an output of 161 megawatts; though the combined output for Units 4 and 5 will be higher than 161 megawatts, Monea said the average output per unit will be lower.

“We believe that carbon capture and storage will have and play a significant role at SaskPower,” said Monea. “It’s just I’m not sure what that will look like for Units 4 and 5 yet. That’s what we have to look at for the next year.”

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Making green work in Energy City

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

It becomes obvious Estevan’s relatively new parks manager loves a good challenge, and while the challenges may be many, Rod March doesn’t appear to be overwhelmed by the new mandates.

Some of those mandates are self-imposed since March is anxious to develop some civic green space and pest-control benchmarks.

For instance, one of the 21 summer students employed and deployed by his department is spending her summer carrying out an ambitious tree inventory that includes locations, species, age and basic condition including size.

Why go to all that trouble?

“I know it’s a massive project, but otherwise how can you manage an urban forest if you don’t know what you have?” said March, a veteran forestry manager, who spent a previous career tending to rural trees in a B.C. forestry program.

“With the inventory, you can start to risk rank the older trees. Some will have to come down, if not soon, eventually … if they become a risk to the public.

What do the trees need to thrive and where are the voids in the city? We need to find out why some trees fail in some areas. I see already where some just weren’t the right species for the soil they were in, so the inventory includes soil analysis, so we’ll know where fertilizers will help.”

It becomes clear as the conversation continues that March takes his role seriously and coupled with his knowledge-base, he is determined to make Estevan’s green spaces peoplefriendly.

With a number of active and passive parks to tend to, March and his permanent team of three employees plus another five, who are casual additions in the summer months, have a lot of their plate. Therefore, the addition of 21 temporary summer students, is totally welcomed and there is no shortage of assignments.

“I would like to see us planting more trees. We

Churchill Park, one of the city’s mature parks, combines passive as well as active elements as it stretches over two blocks on First Street near Estevan’s central business district. want to be proactive instead of reactive. That would include trimming and pruning to help trees become healthier and we’ll see less tree union breakage and frost rot.”

March said two elms had to come down earlier this year, victims of Dutch elm disease and another two just recently that were too badly damaged from the recent wind storm that struck the area with gusts that exceeded 105 km/h.

But when he’s not busy tending to trees, March is deploying people to tend to the green grasses around the city or checking into the crews responsible for restoring the boulevards along the city’s main thoroughfares.

Paving stones and brick planters and a bevy of new trees will be put in place this year with new grass sown next spring, which will have time to catch and flourish in time to give Estevan’s streets a fresh look for the Saskatchewan Summer Games.

“I have the right people,” said March, talking about his staff. “They work well under supervision and are willing to work in different areas. All this inventory work and establishing the benchmarks is a two to three year effort.”

The parks manager is aware of the need to continue monitoring invasive species, whether they be bugs or weeds. And, then there are the constant questions as to how much time, money, equipment and materials should be spent on fighting them off.

“Mosquito monitoring is one example,” he said.

“I utilize some people to do

that while others fertilize trees.”

Equipment break downs are a constant source of frustration and wasted time, but March said he is aware his department’s needs are no greater than those of any other sector, such as engineering or public works.

“We got a new brush cutter this spring and we’ve used it efficiently in the Pleasantdale valley on the north side.”

March said he appreciates the fact Estevan has nurtured a few little “pocket parks,” as he calls them.

There are about eight of them scattered around the city that sometimes don’t get much notice, except from their regular visitors.

“When public works have to go in and do some digging and hauling out, we follow up and do some restoration work and landscaping behind them,” said March.

And the aforementioned pests?

Well, there are more than mosquitoes to combat with the larvicide laying program using the services of South East Tree Care.

They will monitor, count and keep track of some species, and are especially on the look out for the more dangerous culex tarsalis breed.

“Do we need to target them? Well, the Ministry of Health and Environment will tell us that, once we get some numbers from the monitoring stations. According to these people, this is an important area of the province because we’re so close to the American border. So we need to find out

what they (Health and Environment) think should be our tolerance level regarding nuisance mosquitoes. Is it three in a trap or 10 or more?

If we have more, what is our plan of attack? But we can’t attack before we have the data.” The same approach is made with invasive plants, i.e. weeds. What kinds and where are they the worst?

When and how do they get attacked and to what level?

He notes that these attacks have to include materials that don’t endanger people or their pets.

“So that means proper protocol for pest management plans and what’s acceptable and what isn’t? I mean we can’t get every weed on every soccer field or every ball diamond; but we try to maintain control.

How many dandelions do we accept before we react?” he said with a chuckle.

Some invasive species have to be attacked outright, like leafy spurge. That’s a legislated requirement and there is no debate.

“What we can debate is the use of cosmetic herbicides, what to use and how much and how we inform the public and how we monitor weeds and let the public know where we’re putting down chemicals.

Once we are able to develop a plan, we can place weekly notices and eventually the community will decide what they will accept and what we need to get rid of. In the meantime, we’ll use low and safe doses of chemicals for control.”

Episodes such as the recent windstorm will set work schedules back as employees react to damages.

Play parks and pas-

sive parks are also in the wheelhouse and the publicized Kensington Greens Park which received a lot of negative attention last year, is getting a fresh look this summer.

“Trees and shrubs have been replaced as warranty work from the developer, with very little cost to the city,” said March. “New mulch has been put down with proper drainage. We still need to eradicate the gopher population and we can’t use poison, so that requires a little more labour-intensive effort. They (gophers) damage the irrigation system as well as the plants, as do the rabbits if they get to the base of the trees and fresh plants when they browse,” March

Rod March added. “With several hundred trees now in that area, we’re assigning a university cooperative program student there because we’ll have that student until the end of October. Again, we can’t make a whole lot of decisions until we know what we have.”

Royal Heights Park is getting a facelift, too, with a new splash pool and swamp matts.

“It’s stretching our resources, but it should be completed by mid-September. The work will include a new gazebo, because the foundation on the old one was heaving. We have a $20,000 grant toward that and with the Legion installing their memorial wall there, we can get some foundation work done for both projects at the same time.

More trees will go in, but first I have to find out why the others are dying there.”

March said he sees parks employees getting more and more involved in maintenance of soccer fields, ball diamonds and the like.

“I will meet with the various sports associations,

but they just don’t have the volunteer teams like they used to. Their numbers are dwindling.”

And, of course, the parks department wants to work closely with the Summer Games committee, and hopefully be in a position to respond to their emerging needs, some of which will be knee jerk, quick action requirements on short notice.

“City council and administration have been very supportive of what we’re trying to do and I know I can give them a priority list next year and Estevan can start working towards its full potential, but it’s not an overnight job. I’d like to see more pathways, better boulevard medians, more work on the cemeteries … did you know there are 457 trees in the city cemetery?” he said with a smile, referring to the importance of developing the aforementioned inventory. The work continues on the streets and city medians and residential areas.

“Some of this work has to be done by hand. We might dig up an invasive plant species, take it out and dump it properly so there are no residuals. Stuff like that takes time, but saves effort later and I’m always looking at that fair question of ‘do we need to do this and if so, are we in agreement? And if so, then we can implement the plan.’”

March said common sense has to prevail. No use of pesticides in parks being used by children, is one example, and then what to use as alternatives to destroy weeds or reduce pests. How to deal with wind events, what’s rational and what’s impossible?

“I know we have a lot of work to do, I need some time, just to reduce tree branches over sidewalks requires time, all the time. Lifting tree crowns so people can walk under them will take time and if residents would just look after their own trees, we’d be even better off.

“We can turn this ship around, it takes time, but as I get to know the players, it’ll make it easier,” he said with a note of optimism heading into what he expects will be a busy fall and winter season.

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Wildlife Camp brings youngsters out to Woodlawn

Dylan Hall opens fire on a number of volunteers with a paintball gun, on Saturday, at Woodlawn Regional Park. The paintball station was one of many shooting activities associated with the Estevan Wildlife Federation Junior Wildlife Camp. Photos by Sam Macdonald.

By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca

Woodlawn Regional Park was busy last weekend.

Youth from the Estevan area were treated to some classic summer fun, to get an appreciation of the outdoors and all it has to offer. The 2015 Estevan Wildlife Federation Junior Wildlife Camp ran the gamut of outdoor activities, from cooking and kayaking, to hiking and shooting.

The August 6 - 9 camp had a strong instructional element where counsellors and instructors served as tutors dispensing a wealth of nature-related skills over the course of the weekend. Campers were particularly excited about the various styles of shooting activities that took place throughout the whole day on Saturday.

“It’s great. It’s well-organized, and paintball is my favourite activity for sure, so far,” said Randy Hamilton, one of the campers. “Shooting day in general is great practice.”

On Saturday, campers were instructed in the handling and operation of several types of firearm including rifles, muzzle-loaded powder rifles, handguns and shotguns.

There were also stations at which campers were instructed on how to use paintball guns.

Most of the shooting involved targets, whether they were stationary targets with the handgun and rifle station, flying clay pigeons in the case of the trap shooting station, or volunteers running and ducking for cover, in the case of the paintball station - all at an appropriate distance and with the proper safety equipment.

“Trap shooting was my favourite,” said Dylan Hall, a camper who spoke about what he thought of the camp just after pelting volunteers with several rounds from a paintball gun. “The whole day was devoted to shooting, and so far it’s been my favourite day.”

Instructors were impressed with the discipline and energy with which the campers took to their activities, throughout the weekend. This especially was the case with the safety-essential shooting stations. Instructors applauded the respect campers of all ages had for the powerful, and in some cases, dangerous weapons they operated, and their quick adherence to all safety protocols.

“The handgun station always excites them. Well, they all do. It’s the shooting day,” said Monica Lainton, an instructor with the camp. “They’re all very good, and very safe about it.”

Meanwhile, across the park, campers also had the opportunity to learn and practice a much older shooting art, at the archery range. A series of animal-like targets were set up, and campers were trained in proper shooting technique using composite bows. Even in the case of a highly disciplined sport like archery, there were plenty of smiles.

“Kids are all having fun. It’s just fun for everyone,” said Adam George, an archery instructor. “It’s good that the kids are getting a taste of everything. They can decide if they want to buy something or continue on with something, after trying it out here.”

Cindy Hokanson, a camp organizer who got the whole thing running from the start, compared campers, instructors, and counsellors to a big family meeting regularly, with many people coming back to participate,

year after year. Many counsellors and instructors are, in fact, longtime campers, returning to help out and show their appreciation for the fond memories they cultivated at Woodlawn.

The camp has an assortment of activities that vary from year to year, and sometimes has a focus in certain disciplines. On some years, the focus is on survival-related skills, often incorporating tracking and strategies to keep warm and sheltered in averse conditions. This year, in addition to the canoeing and other forms of fishing, the camp had a heavy focus on water activities, with the introduction of kayaking and fishing from a pontoon boat.

“It was too windy, but in total, they caught 77 fish yesterday,” said Cindy. “So fishing on the whitecaps was pretty good.”

This year was also a particularly good year for a sending off for Cindy and Dale Hokanson, the original organizers of the camp for the last 18 years it’s been running. Shortly after the activities concluded for the weekend, Cindy disclosed in an email to the Mercury, that she and Dale have stepped down from their roles as camp organizers.

She commended Woodlawn Regional Park for the tremendous amount of help it has been providing through the years, facilitating the event, and noted that the Lainton family will take over the direction of the camp.

“The kids love it. We (kept) saying we (were) going to retire, but then we’d get out here and end up having so much fun every time,” said Cindy. “We’ve got strong volunteer support, dedication, and strong upcoming leaders.”

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A moment of hell in WW II

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

The recent death of Dr. Donald Sillers, a veteran of the Second World War will probably go unnoticed by the general public outside his immediate environment of family and friends and those who recall his early years in Estevan.

Sillers was extremely reluctant to talk about his Second World War experiences.

Proud to serve his country, but not eager to discuss details. It was a chapter, albeit an important chapter in his life, he just didn’t want to rehash.

But, as time marches on, attitudes change and Dr. Sillers was no exception to this age-old rule of shifting priorities and making things right, or perhaps, telling it like it was.

So, in the mid-1990s Donald Ellwood Sillers decided his family should at least have an opportunity to learn a little about this important chapter in his life. It probably wasn’t easy to write, but the Torontobased ophthalmologist sat in front of an old typewriter and tapped out thoughts, regarding one specific incident where fear and dread hammered home a message to a young airman.

Those who piloted or became crew members aboard Canadian air warships, and who are still alive, could, no doubt, share those thoughts and fears.

The bombing raids over Europe and other war ravaged zones in the 1940s took a tremendous toll in lives of the bomber crews. Even if they managed to survive the bombing runs, the scars of what transpired, lived on.

So that was what Donald Sillers was finally willing to share, with just a peek into one eventful bombing run in a Lancaster bomber.

Sillers’ sister, Shirley Andrist, said her brother was a true Estevanite, growing up in this community, wending his way through the elementary school and Estevan Collegiate Institute before immediately signing up.

“Donald was the oldest in our family of five. We lost one sister early,” said Andrist.

When he returned from service, he

earned a degree in optometry from the University of Toronto.

“He thought about pursuing a career in medicine. He ended up going back to university to earn a degree in ophthalmology. It seemed like he was going to school forever,” she said with a laugh. He practiced optometry in Regina for a while before meeting his future wife Marian in Guelph, Ont., and eventually setting up a practice in Toronto.

Right out of high school, Sillers went straight to flight school in Manitoba and he also received additional training in Vancouver, his sister recounted.

“I know my son Robert, when he was quite young, was anxious to talk to Donald about his experiences when he knew he was going to meet him at a family wedding, but Don just wasn’t ready to share much at all then. But something happened a few years later and he agreed to put something down on paper and I just thought some Mercury readers might be interested in what he had to say because so many others went through similar ordeals,” said Shirley. “He said he would write it so we, as a family, would know about this one episode at least. The family is willing to share it,” she added.

The following is Captain Donald E. Sillers recollection of one bombing mission.

It begins: After 50 years, I felt I could tell this tale of terror as I charge towards by biological destination.

I was the pilot on a Lancaster bomber in Feb, 1945, when we had a fighter attack over the target.

About 10 years ago, a very dear friend, who was also a pilot on the same squadron, and I, met at an RCAF aircrew reunion in Winnipeg. During our conversation he asked me if I was ever afraid? I said, “No Sandy, I was never afraid, I was terrified.”

He replied, “so was I.” We agreed we could not discuss it or even mention it at that time.

It seemed to be an unwritten rule we did not talk about crews who went missing. If anyone began to speak about the missing people, someone always yelled “shut up.”

The end of talking.

Fifty years later I still grieve for friends

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Tears come easily and it is hard to keep one’s emotions in check when talking of events of the time, let alone think about them. I still dream of flak flying, searchlights and the hell below.

Our trip that was nearly our last took place on the night of Feb. 20-21, 1945. We always had a briefing in the afternoon and each crew assigned sat at tables. Each crew had seven members: pilot; navigator; bomb aimer; wireless operator; flight engineer plus two gunners, mid-upper and tail. One could not attend the briefing or enter the room (guards on the door) if he was not part of the operation for that night. Once in, we saw the target was Duisburg in the Ruhr Valley. I heard some say “piece of cake.” We would not be long over German territory.

Briefing was carried out by message from the Wing Commander giving start-up times, taxiing time, take-off time, height to fly, route to follow and time for each crew to bomb. Other details of the target, marking by pathfinders were given. The intelligence officer told of defences and warned us about keeping away from Calais and other French cities across the English Channel that were still held by the Germans. The meteorological officer gave a talk on the weather to be expected, cloud, wind speeds and direction.

After briefing, we had an hour to get to our aircraft. Usually two crews would pile into the back of each truck to be driven to the dispersal area since aircraft were spread around the perimeter. We carried parachutes, “Mae West” life jackets and other gear plus escape kits and maps.

The tension was always high during this period, but everyone acted as though we were all off to a picnic. Any show of emotion was taboo; although I had tachycardia, it was not obvious to others.

We took off at 17:30 hours, sitting on a 4,000 pound bomb and 1,200 four pound incendiaries, so it states in the record book.

It was our 16th trip together as a crew. Our route took us down England, Doncaster, Reading, then across Beechy Head and into France. We had been en route two hours when the navigator informed me the forecasted winds were way out. We would have to cut corners and speed up to get to target at our given time. Time-on-target and height were important to avoid collisions

and to get in and out before German night fighters attacked.

We were at 18,500 feet and were late on target. We bombed at 23:20 hours. The bomb doors were just closed when we were hit by 20 mm cannon fire from a German Ju 88. The aircraft shuddered and shook and so did I. The intercom went dead. I could see one engine was running wild. The directional gyro stopped. I felt my legs were numb and I had shortness of breath and was sweating profusely with a rapid heart rate. I let go of the controls and reached for my legs and both were present. I felt nothing sticky or wet, so realized I had not been hit, so I began to fly the aircraft again.

We had descended in a spiral dive from 18,500 feet to 11,000 in short order. The only crewmember I could contact was our flight engineer who sat or stood to my right.

The noise level made conversation difficult.

Removing my oxygen mask I pointed to the dials and tried to tell him to feather the runaway engine. This would stop the prop and help avoid fire. The engineer feathered an engine, but the wrong one. We now had two port engines and no power on the starboard side. It was hard to keep the aircraft straight, it wanted to go in a tight circle and roll. Finally, he got the one starboard engine restarted and the damaged one shut down.

The only directional instrument was the pot compass. I decided to fly straight west using this instrument.

I sent the engineer back to check on the crew. He returned and indicated no one had jumped out or was hurt. Radio equipment and astrodome were shot up and the master directional gyro was out. The aircraft was sloppy to fly and we didn’t know what damage had been done to ailerons, rudders, elevators etc. It was at this point I checked my pot compass and found the arrow nicely lined up with parallel lines, but I was flying a course of 90 degrees straight into Germany. The compass was difficult to see from my seat. A quick 180 degree turn was made. We did not see German fighters again and possibly my mistake in direction put them off. The gunners had both fired but 303’s are no match for 20 mm cannon shells. No hits were reported on the enemy.

My navigator sent a note with a course to fly home.

We landed at base in Yorkshire at 02:15 on Feb. 21. The trip home was frightening because of the sloppy controls and lack of communication among the crew. We had to shut down another engine for awhile, but did restart it for landing.

The next day the aircraft was declared junk and we were advised some pieces were just hanging together.

We did 14 more trips before being screened and wrapped up just before the war officially ended.

Books I have read state the war was winding down and the insinuation was we were having an easy time. No one told that to the Germans who were still shooting down our crews at a good rate.

So ended the story of one bombing run by a pilot and his crew who faced fear and attacks by the enemy and lived to eventually relate the tale so that others might learn that war is hell, not a game or a mere adventure.

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Will the one major project negatively impact the other?

Will the now colossal Regina bypass project create a negative impact on the provincial Ministry of Highway’s intention of twinning Highways 39 and 6 (south)?

The fact these two major construction events are rolling out in tandem with a similar time line, gives us pause.

Forgetting for awhile the huge $800 to $900 million underestimation of the Regina project, we believe at this point, the Highways Ministry will soon be overwhelmed on the construction-side even with a whole host of subcontracted consultants and contracted companies currently being available for the start of what will inevitably be five to seven year projects.

Yes, the private, public, partnership (P3) models supposedly take the financial pressure off the ministry, but Saskatchewan taxpayers will inevitably be footing the $1.9 billion bill for the Regina bypass as well as the yet-to-be-determined cost of building and paving 240 kms (or more) of two additional lanes on Highway 39 and 6. And if we are to believe highways officials, these two events will be happening in near concert to one another.

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

Harper’s long summer Admittedly, it’s not quite as crass as the last time Saskatchewan voters saw a summer campaign.

Most of you in rural Saskatchewan will recall that provincial election in 1999 - the one that former NDP premier Roy Romanow called in the middle of August for a September 16 vote.

That’s right. A September 16 vote that happened to coincide with the middle of a Saskatchewan harvest. Few political observers viewed this as a mere coincidence.

Knowing that their support in rural Saskatchewan had dramatically dwindled since the 1993 closure of 52 rural hospitals, NDP strategists thought it clever to call a campaign when farmers - the least likely to vote NDP - would be more preoccupied with earning their livelihood for the year.

Adding insult to injury were the pathetic excuses that it was necessary to call

Does this mean Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Highways now advances to the big leagues of urban/rural transportation and construction? Or, is this going to be a case of them attempting to hit well above their regular batting average without the advantage of additional batting practice or coaching?

Will the demands of the Regina bypass project, which we assume, at this stage, is taking precedent over any other suggested program, lead to a delay in planning and construction of the Highway 39 and 6 twinning?

We fear it may.

We also fear the financial factors, P3 or no P3.

We also express some uneasiness with the emerging gross underestimation of costs associated with the bypass construction plan with those costs nearly doubling overnight.

The way it stands right now, the Regina bypass should be one wonderful and magnificent piece of work once it’s completed around 2019. We also predict that when the inevitable weaknesses and fault lines are uncovered, it will be the provincial taxpayers who will be expected to ride in to save the day, and not the contractor(s)

or subcontractors who will probably have bought and sold their companies and the corresponding contractual obligations several times over within the next 15 to 20 years.

Rather than get entangled in legal squabbles that will gobble up time and money, we predict the Regina bypass trouble spots will be refurbished by direct taxpayer contributions, as will the Highway 39 and 6 project down the road, no matter what contractual model is used.

But, as long as we are prepared to face those inevitabilities, a decade or more from now, we say with a degree of enthusiasm, let’s get moving.

There can be no turning back now.

Saskatchewan is on a positive-growth pattern as witnessed by the fact we haven’t lost a huge portion of our population due to the downturn in the oil industry, as we have in the past. We have citizens who are committed to the province, not just visiting for a year or two.

We have to show them we are willing to commit to them, as well as to the long-time citizens, with meaningful infrastructure on the provincial, as well as the civic side.

a Saskatchewan vote this early because the NDP were concerned about the dangers of elderly voters slipping on the ice as they made their way to the polls.

As it turned out, farmer backlash was such that the NDP were shutout in all but three rural seats.

Moreover, Romanow’s successor Lorne Calvert would call the next two elections for the first week in November, making the NDP’s excuse for a Sept. 16 election so much nonsense.

In fairness to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, federal elections are different and an Oct. 19 is a generous post-harvest date for today’s prairie farmer.

And neither farmers nor anyone else could care that much about whether or not politicians choose to campaign in the summer.

But farmers and others care a whole lot about whether or not their hard-earned tax dollars are being wasted. And in that regard, Prime Minister Stephen Harper was being less than honest with all voters when he suggested that an 11-week campaign Canada’s longest campaign in 100 years does not come with a significantly higher pricetag.

In announcing the start of the campaign earlier this month, Harper suggested it was necessary to officially start the campaign because his opponents were campaigning already.

Moreover, since political parties were just spending their own money anyway, there is really no consequence to this longer campaign, Harper said.

This was utter nonsense.

For starters, no one was campaigning harder than Harper and the Conservatives.

Remember all those “he’s just not ready” Justin Trudeau ads than ran before the writ was dropped?

Worse yet, there was the hundreds of millions in taxpayer-paid for announcements made by Harper’s government prior to calling the election (although, in fairness, all governments have pulled that trick).

However, what Harper seemed to conveniently forget is that he changed the Election Act so that the maximum $25 million each party can spend in a campaign was increased by nearly $600,000 for each day beyond 37 days.

In the case of an 11-week campaign that works out to a total of $50 million for each party — potentially $100 to $150 million more.

And Harper also seemed to forget that party money is subsidized by taxpayers to the tune of 50- to 60 per cent, depending on the nature of the expense.

It may not be quite as bad as 1999.

But it is another case of a leader manipulating the election date to his party’s advantage.

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Campaign relaunched Political strategy is not a strong suit for ownself.

But I know I detected a hint of fear in Mayor Roy Ludwig’s eyes last week when we crossed paths at the Bienfait pool opening. He said he was getting out of Estevan for a few days, so I took that as a cue to expand my mayoral campaign.

I now have nine, almost confirmed votes.

Of course one guy said he’d vote for me as long as there was nobody else running.

I didn’t bother to explain the word acclamation to him. But that’s the type of person who is attracted to my platform.

Lacey said her mom, might vote for me, but she’s not sure. Lacey herself, definitely wouldn’t because she knows me too well from work-related issues.

So there you are, one definite maybe, and another who will give me his vote, as long as nobody else is running.

Next week our neighbours are holding a block party.

I give them advance warning I will be working that tiny crowd to the maximum, if I’m invited.

And while I’m in campaign mode, I’m giving notice to Justin that I’m available. He’s looking for a candidate to run amok in Souris-Moose Mountain. I can be bought easily and since his is the only party without a credible contender … well, if he gave me the nod, they’d at least have a name. A contender, yes. Credible? No. And speaking of credibility, I was listening to the mother radio station (CBC) last week and they had one of those ergonomic experts spouting out truths and half-truths about staying fit within the office.

This stay fit guru was suggesting that getting up from your desk and walking somewhere to do something for between 30 seconds and two minutes, was a good thing for your health since it got the blood flowing evenly again while developing muscle tone while lending an air of communication within the office. He didn’t say anything about carrying phones.

So, I wondered, what do those Lean system senseis have to say about that? They like to preach lessons of reducing your walk and wait times to save 32 cents per day. They claim we do too much unnecessary walking and lifting.

So who is right here?

In our office, we’re regularly lifting ourselves out of chairs every 10 minutes or so to engage in some sort of meaningful task, like fetching a Diet Pepsi, fumbling with cookies or muffins, or perhaps marching to one of the printers, copiers, fax machines or to a neighbouring office to see if they have any cookies, muffins, printers, or paper they need taken to the recycle bin five steps away.

We practice Lean and ergonomics all the time, we just don’t know it, nor do we wish to acknowledge it, and we certainly don’t need some $100,000 a year Lean or Ergo specialist to urge us on. We’re self-starters when it comes to walking and talking without the services of a Kaizen promotion office.

We could use a couple of desktop computer whiz kids though. We’re always getting jam stuck in our keyboards or coffee stains on the screens.

Last week, I walked to the office of a fellow Mercury employee and asked him a question.

“I’ll send you an email,” he offered.

“Uhhh, I’m standing right here in your doorway. You can just tell me what I need to know.”

“Ya, I guess,” he responded.

We then engaged in this strange little episode we used to call a conversation. It was fun.

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Differences noticed between politicking and governing The Editor: Having lived many years in Saskatchewan and over a decade in our bumpy road Estevan, I have seen the difference between politicking and governing in my time.

Politicking is playing for instant favour with the people. Politicking is responding to comments from Ontario and Quebec premiers with a threat to get popularity.

Politicking is using tax dollars on signs that actually have no real purpose other than party politics. Politicking is achieving no long-term goals.

Governing, on the other hand, is listening to the people and achieving long-term goals.

As an example, healthcare, Crown corporations, education quality, increasing overall quality of life for people you govern.

On July 31, we had twins … a boy and a girl. The hospital my wife gave birth in had no hot water in the one wing, three broken toilets and non-stop running water (increased cost) and two broken bathroom sinks.

Due to the fact the birth involved twins, there was to be nine people in the operation room for delivery in case there was a problem. We had five, as that was what was available.

We got home and I looked up Saskatchewan’s rating for hospitals and we were at a D level, the lowest in Saskatchewan’s history.

Highway 18 needs dramatic repair and with many

other roads damaging our vehicles and being a danger to drive on.

Education, at our current time, has overflow classrooms and decreased staffing. Missing teacher assistants at ever-lower numbers and reduced maintenance endanger students in schools with molding walls and collapsing roofs on their heads.

Climbing crime rates, climbing servility of the crimes leading to more public problems.

Increased Crown debt of $6 billion just for SaskPower, increase RM and city debts due to infrastructure cuts, increased government debt during boom periods.

At the end, popularity and politicking is just a show.

It looks fancy, looks good in a suit, but has actually accomplished nothing while lowering the quality of life in Saskatchewan.

Blaming the past of others before you, is a smoke screen for not governing.

Governing is leaving things in a better plan than when you first got there.

I see no governing from the current government in charge.

For our children, let’s fix this as governing is needed.

Cameron Robock Provincial NDP candidate Estevan Constituency

Political policy can certainly hurt struggling industries says MLA The Editor: Lest anyone think provincial prosperity is pure luck of the draw based upon the global price for commodities, Alberta’s recent tax hikes should be a sobering reminder that bad policy can cripple an economy faster than any down turn.

Earlier this year, the recently elected NDP government in Alberta proudly announced a 20 per cent hike in taxes and that they would be undertaking another royalty review on that province’s energy industry.

Fast forward a few months and energy companies like Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) are posting their second quarter numbers. CNRL is taking a $579 million hit thanks to the NDP’s new taxes. This is, the company’s report says, equivalent to about 4,100 jobs down the drain.

The numbers for other energy companies in Alberta are similarly bleak.

And that province’s NDP government still has a promised royalty review coming down the pike.

The Saskatchewan Party government has promised no royalty reviews or new taxes on an industry that is already reeling from slumping global prices. We’re committed to maintaining a stable and fair royalty regime, and to keeping taxes low for families and businesses alike. Unlike the NDP’s penchant for raising taxes first and considering consequences later, our government’s first priority is keeping Saskatchewan strong.

Doreen Eagles, MLA for Estevan

Group wants increased funding for people with disabilities The Editor, In 2011, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall stated it was the government’s “vision and goal to make our province the very best place in Canada to live for those with disabilities.”

Since that time, the provincial government has increased funding to the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) program, which has made a significant difference in the lives of people throughout the province who have severe and long-term disabilities.

The current level of funding per month for a person with a disability is approximately $1,300.

Unfortunately, the cost of living is continuing to escalate beyond the increases to SAID. That is why the Saskatchewan Disability Income Support Coalition (DISC) is asking the government to renew its commitment by increasing SAID funding by $250 per month per person.

We already know that low oil prices are beginning to have an impact on the province’s economy and that impact is even more significant among Saskatchewan’s most vulnerable populations.

Whether it means finding an accessible apartment, paying for a mobile device which provides security and connection to community, paying for paratransit, or covering the extra cost of medication and food not already

covered under the program, it doesn’t take long for SAID funds to disappear.

By increasing SAID funding by $250, the government will be providing people with disabilities with the financial ability to cover the costs of the basic necessities to live. We realize the challenges the government faces in balancing the budget each year, but a commitment to increasing funding on an incremental basis will provide a source of hope for the thousands of people in this province who have a disability.

A survey by one of our member organizations, the Canadian Mental Health Association, discovered that over 88 per cent of Saskatchewan residents believe people with disabilities should receive $1,600 or more per month. This indicates there is significant public support for this issue.

On behalf of DISC, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the support we have received from the provincial government in recent years. We look forward to continuing to work together to make Saskatchewan the best place in Canada to live with a disability.

Judy Hannah DISC Chair Saskatoon

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Trail Ride offered fun, fellowship and great views able to retrieve anything while they’re on the trails, since they’re riding horses.

“We’re always open to suggestions for how we could improve our ride or attract more people,” said Schlapkohl.

The riders travelled 26 kilometres on the first day, 32 on the second and 20 on the third. They also enjoyed some spectacular scenery each day.

“Because it’s been

so dry, we even have a few trees turning colour already,” said Schlapkohl.

They also had a silent auction with items donated by local businesses, organizations and individuals.

The weather cooperated throughout the weekend, she said. While the temperatures were warm in the afternoons, they didn’t have to combat precipitation at all during the treks.

Schlapkohl said vol-

unteers help make the event happen each year.

Not only do they assist during the event, they help put up the large tent before it begins, and they help clean up the grounds once it is finished.

The event is put on by the Souris Valley Trekkers and the Roche Percee Recreation Board. Proceeds are being directed towards the construction of a new hall in Roche Percee.

Bernice Zieglgansberger was ready to ride the trails on August 7.

The numbers might have been down, but those who attended the 20th annual Roche Percee Trail Ride and Wagon Trek from August 7 to 9 had a great time.

The event attracted 73 registered participants.

Three wagons were on the trails for this year’s event. Spokesperson Joyce Schlapkohl said the riders ranged in age from eight months to 80 years old.

The number of participants was down considerably from recent years, when they had around 125 riders. Schlapkohl said she is concerned with the slid-

ing attendance.

“But it’s not all together a bad thing, because the smaller the crowd, the more you get to know each other,” said Schlapkohl.

A lot of their longtime participants are now too old to be part of the ride, she said. There were a lot of other events happening during that weekend.

She noted that one person suggested having a scavenger hunt on the trails to change up the event and possibly attract some more riders. But Schlapkohl said it would take a lot of time to plan, and people wouldn’t be The Roche Percee Trail Ride and Wagon Trek attracted several wagons this year.

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Get Me Outta Here One of the bulls participating in the Ninth Annual Midale Bull Bash and Cabaret was eager to get out of the gates, on Friday evening. This big fella was one of 40 rambunctious bulls ridden over the course of the night, at the rodeo arena in Midale. Photo by Sam Macdonald.

Estevan woman wins $100,000 Linda Sheikh of Estevan has won $100,000 in the Lotto 6/49 Extra.

Saskatchewan Lotteries reported this past week that every Tuesday, Sheikh takes her Lotto Max and Lotto 6/49 tickets to the store for a retailer to check. She does not use self-checkers, nor does she check her number online out of habit.

Yet, she plays every draw.

“She was surprised to discover that she had captured a $100,000 prize on Lotto 6/49’s Extra.”

Sheikh picked up her winning ticket at Henders Price Watchers Drugs on Fourth Street in Estevan.

She said she could not believe her luck when she discovered she had won.

“I couldn’t believe it.

When the retailer put the ticket through the machine, it made a different sound.

It sounded like a trumpet.”

Upon discovering her good fortune, the Estevan resident went directly to a local charity and made a $500 donation and is now looking forward to putting the majority of the winnings into savings.

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Summer’s End to showcase musicians at Souris Valley The Souris Valley Theatre is bringing in a number of local and out-of-town musicians for its final event in the 2015 season.

The annual Summer’s End concert will be on Sunday, August 16, at the theatre’s Frehlick Hall.

Theatre board member Maureen Ulrich told the Mercury the event will open at 3 p.m. with a performance by Moose Jaw’s Penny Buhr Johnson. She plays gospel music and country music, which Ulrich said will appeal to an older audience.

E s t e v a n ’s B l a i r Wrubleski, who has been working for the theatre this summer in their concession booth and as a theatre camp instructor, is scheduled to be part of Summer’s End. Former Estevan resident Joel Henderson, who now resides in Regina and performs folk music under the stage name Poor Nameless Boy, is also booked for the concert.

Another Regina artist scheduled to perform is Keiffer Mclean.

Two acts from Oxbow will wrap up the event. Two Sharps and a Flat, which

features Jim and Shirley Galloway and friends, will play what Ulrich described as an “eclectic” set of music.

“They play everything from classical music to classic rock,” said Ulrich.

Then Jim Galloway’s classic rock band, Jimmy G and the Cable Guys, will wrap up the evening.

“We don’t have to look far to find people that are really talented and are really invested in the community,” said Ulrich. “We had Jim and Shirley play at our Irish night in March, and I had no idea they were so talented.

They know music, they know lots of people in the community, and they convinced us we shouldn’t have to look elsewhere to find people who are talented.”

Ulrich said they hope to attract some people who will be coming to Estevan for the Beach Bash event at Boundary Dam, which happens on August 15.

This year also marks the first time Summer’s End has been on a Sunday.

“We don’t want to compete with other people’s fundraisers that they have on Saturdays, or with

other similar events,” said Ulrich.

The second main stage show at the theatre, Dry Streak, will close on August 15, so they expect to have the production’s technical people still on site.

“It’s a pretty quick changeover from a theatre event to this kind of event when you have the right people on site,” said Ulrich.

There will also be food and, weather permitting, an outdoor beer garden.

Funds raised during Summer’s End will be used to upgrade the theatre’s technology. They want to purchase LED lights they borrowed this year.

“They really enhanced the lighting because there are opportunities to have so many different colours,” said Ulrich. “We’d also like to mount some speakers on the outside of the hall, so when we’re playing music inside the theatre, it can be heard outside.”

The theatre also needs to purchase microphones and mic stands.

Tickets are available at Henders Drugs, through the theatre’s box office and on their website.

Some top-level times were established by riders competing in the TTRT barrel racing competition held in the Estevan rodeo arena last week.

Crossley captures barrel racing prize in Estevan The results are in.

Times posted in the open entry class at the TTRT Short Go barrel racing competitions held in the rodeo arena on the Estevan Exhibition grounds on Aug. 1 and 2, showed that riders and steeds who were over the 15.6 second mark, found themselves well down the list of finishers.

The highly competitive event, saw Jacey Crossley on Miss Olena Jo establish the best time of 14.847 seconds. Crossley was the only rider to post a sub 15 second time in the barrel racing event.

Crossley finished less

than a half-second ahead of Brittany Wiley, with Reo who posted a time of 15.150 seconds which was just a split second faster than third-place finisher Danette Holbrook on Poco Dox Eclipse with a time of 15.177.

The final rider to collect some prize-winning cash on the two-day event, was Michelle Davey atop Title Moon. She clocked in at 15.243 seconds, good enough for fourth while Memory MacDonald on Partner Zan, finished just out of the money with a time of 15.267 seconds.

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temperatures, included morning runs by peewee participants who posted times anywhere from 21 seconds to just over a minute and a half depending on their stage of riding development and age.

There was also a junior women’s classification for those slightly older who aspire to qualify for the open classification with a bit more training and practice.

Coordinator Lindsay Collins submitted the final timing report, noting that about 60 women were entered in the open category.

The next stop on the circuit was slated for Weyburn.

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Cheque To Help

During the official opening of the Bienfait Community Pool, Tarryn Monteyne of Affinity Credit Union (centre) arrived with a $10,000 cheque to assist with paying the final capital and some operating costs associated with the new facility. Accepting the cheque on behalf of the Town of Bienfait was Mayor Jamie Bonokoski. Included in the presentation were pool committee members Bob Doerr and Shari Sutter (left) and Carol and Richard Tessier (right), pool committee members.

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Estevan man given 12-month probation for assault in bar fight A remorseful Jarett Phillips, 21, was sentenced to a conditional discharge with 12 months’ probation, and ordered to pay restitution for the assault of a man in an Estevan bar.

On September 14, during a late night altercation at approximately 1:45 a.m., police were called to The Beef, where a male patron was discovered to be bloodied and swollen.

Phillips sucker-punched the complainant in the nose, an attack that led to a fractured nose and two black eyes. In his pre-sentence report, Phillips was said to be intoxicated, and claimed he was assaulted earlier in the night, mistaking the complainant for the individual alleged to have assaulted him.

With video surveillance of the premises and the assistance of staff at the venue, police were able to identify and arrest Phillips, who was identified, wearing the same clothes as in surveillance footage, and matching witness descriptions.

Phillips was shown leniency in his sentencing, due to a number of mitigating factors disclosed in his pre-sentencing report. Phillips came before the court with no prior criminal record. The offence was described as being out of character and with no prior planning or deliberation preceding it. He was determined to be of low risk to reoffend, and despite the severity of the injuries he inflicted, he expressed deep remorse, having written a letter of apology to the complainant. An additional mitigating factor was that Phillips entered an early guilty plea to the charge.

Phillips was described in the pre-sentence report as having a great deal of positive social support from his family and girlfriend, who all showed concern for him and had consternation for his actions. He is currently enrolled in a millwright-mechanic program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and employed as an apprentice millwright in Estevan.

Phillips has the recommendation of his employer, and it was a contention that a criminal record may harm his future career prospects, doing permanent damage to his livelihood.

While there were initial concerns about the complainant’s eyesight, with the injuries he sustained, he is to fully recover. Due to his injuries, the complainant had to seek treatment from a doctor in Estevan and a specialist in Regina. Because of the financial stress this put on the complainant, Phillips was ordered to pay restitution to reimburse the complainant of the costs associated with lost work time and travelling expenses incurred.

Conditions associated with Phillips’ sentencing also include mandatory assessment, treatment, and counselling on the recommendation of his probation officer, and to pay $600 in restitution, plus a surcharge of $100 (within the first 10 months of his sentencing), this to be paid to the complainant through the court. Phillips was also required to write a letter of apology to the complainant, and have no contact with him.

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Alliance will bring Harry Potter fans together It shouldn’t be a surprise that the Estevan Public Library has been a place for Harry Potter fans to gather for some time.

After all, the tales of the boy wizard and his friends – and their battles with the villain Voldemort – will go down as one of the most popular novel series of all time.

The library currently has a Teen Harry Potter Club, where teenagers can gather to discuss all things regarding the series while participating in crafts.

Adults have been clamouring for their own Harry Potter Club for some time, and their wish will soon be granted.

“The generation of people who grew up with Harry Potter are now adults, so it’s fitting there would be an adult club and a teen club,” library adult program coordinator Victoria Utman told the Mercury.

the September meeting for the teen and adult clubs.

From there, Utman said the teen and adult clubs will have separate meetings on the same day at the library, and then come together for the alliance session.

“We’re trying to organize it so that Harry Potter is happening one night a month,” said Utman.

It will be the first Harry Potter Alliance in Saskatchewan – a distinction that Walliser said they’re very proud of. There are a few alliances in Canada.

“They’re not all in libraries,” she said. “Some people do it as their own group of friends. Some people have it in classrooms. Some people have it in libraries. Some people have it as boys’ and girls’ groups in bigger cities, or as mentorship programs.”

They believe having the clubs and the alliance on the same night will make it more convenient for the members.

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tecting the hoops, you have defenders and forwards, and then there’s the snitch,” said Walliser. “If you catch the snitch, you win the game.”

The snitch runs around the field, and is allowed to run out of bounds to escape pursuers.

People will be registering as individuals, and then the library will form the teams, each of which will have eight people.

Walliser said they already have some people signed up.

Walliser noted that it was during their research for prizes for the quidditch tournament that they found out about Harry Potter alliances.

“We read about it, and we contacted them, because we liked what we were seeing, all the good things they were doing, the difference they were making in the community, in the teens’ lives and the adults’ lives,” said Walliser. “We thought that would be a great thing to have

Now the library is preparing to launch a Harry Potter Alliance, which will be for teens and adults in the community to come together. There will be an information session on Thursday, September 24, with details on the alliance, the existing teen club and the new adult club.

“The Harry Potter Alliance is an international club,” teen program coordinator Jolie Walliser told the Mercury. “It has a focus on activism, volunteering and literacy, all through fandom.”

It also teaches people why it’s important to stand up for their beliefs, and promotes such issues as gender equality, marriage equality and homelessness. The alliance will also incorporate Harry Potter into current affairs.

They will also delve into the literary value of the Harry Potter series, and the impact the novels and movies have had on society. It’s expected to be a lot of fun for the members.

Harry Potter Alliances have contributed to their community by purchasing books for those who can’t afford them.

“I think the older members will kind of act as mentors … for the younger kids,” said Walliser.

The first alliance meeting will also serve as

are both Harry Potter fans, so they’re excited to bring an alliance to Estevan.

“I was a kid when Harry Potter was published, so I grew up reading Harry Potter,” said Utman. “I waited every year for the next book to come out. So I’m a huge fan, and Harry Potter and I were the same age, so that was really cool for me.”

In an effort to promote the club, the library will be offering a quidditch tournament on Saturday, August 29 at the Dana Quewezance Memorial Field at Woodlawn Regional Park. Quidditch is the game that was created in and popularized through the book, and while participants in the library’s tournament won’t be flying, they will be running on the ground on brooms, and there will be unique takes on the game, which is now played at colleges and other venues across North America.

Quidditch is a combination of rugby, basketball and tag. Utman said participants will be asked to sign a waiver, but they’ll be discouraging tackling and other formers of contact to make the tournament as safe as possible. But Utman wouldn’t rule out the possibility of contact.

The object is to get the quidditch ball into a hoop.

“You have people pro-

here, since we already have such a huge Harry Potter fan base here.”

The tournament will also serve as a fundraiser, as half the proceeds will be directed towards helping the victims of the forest fires in northe rn Saskatchewan.

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Estevan Public Library teen program coordinator Jolie Walliser has been running a Harry Potter Club for teens in the Estevan area.

Adult program coordinator Victoria Utman is looking forward to the start of the adult Harry Potter Club and the new Harry Potter Alliance at the Estevan Public Library.

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Estevan 60 and Over Club report Submitted by Shirley Graham A man held up a bank … shoving a note at the teller that said, “hand over all your cash.”

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Later, the husband’s will was read and she found he had left her very little, but left most of it to his secretary.

The wife was furious. She called the tombstone company and asked them to change the inscription.

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Intercepticons Capture Flag Football Championship Wil-Tech Warriors defensive back Keegan Dayman captures Intercepticons returner Andrew Batt’s flag while the Warriors Dean Nicklin looks on. The Intercepticons beat the Warriors 34-32 to claim the inaugural Penta Completions Estevan Minor Football Flag Football Tournament championship last Saturday at Dana Quewezance Memorial Field. For the complete story please see page B2. Photo by Jamie Harkins.

Team Saskatchewan challenges for gold at Baseball Canada Cup

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The Under 17 Saskatchewan baseball team advanced to the gold medal game at the Baseball Canada Cup at Saskatoon’s Cairns Field Monday on the strength of Bienfait’s Carson Perkins’ pitching arm, but an old nemesis from the West Coast was waiting to spoil the glory.

Team Sask lost the gold medal game 10-1 to British Columbia, who won the championship in Saskatoon last year by dispatching Saskatchewan

3-1 in semifinal action.

After giving Team Sask a sixth inning opportunity to win the game with the bases loaded before turning a triple play at the last Canada Cup, B.C. wasted little time this year in grabbing the gold medal by scoring six earned runs on seven hits in the first inning and two-thirds on Monday to quickly put the game out of reach.

“I think we got too much part of the plate and they just made us pay pitching-wise,” said Greg Brons, head coach of Team Saskatchewan. “The guy

that they threw (to pitch) was pretty darn good, so with that combination it was tough to battle back.”

Carson, 16, helped the team make it to the gold medal game by throwing a four-hit, two earned run complete game 4-3 victory earlier that day in the semifinal against Ontario. The regular Southeast Legacy midget AAA Twins pitcher improved his record in the Canada Cup to 2-0 with the win giving him an overall ERA of 2.54 for the tournament.

“It was a good game,” said Carson. “Ontario came

out swinging and I guess my stuff was on. They were grounding out everything.

It was a quick game, well pitched on both sides. It was tied (until the seventh inning). It was a barn burner, so having the final win there and everyone was clapping, it was a truly cool moment.”

The Baseball Canada Cup brings together the best U17 players in the country for a few days each summer and the scouts from Major League Baseball and the college ranks are in attendance to take in the action.

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Carson said that puts the pressure on, but he has learned in baseball the only way to make it through is to just put your head down and control what you can.

He said having a home crowd on your side also helps.

“It was big,” he said.

“The first day they came out and the crowd was packed and they were all behind us. Every play we made they were screaming and cheering, so every game it was nice to have everyone out there and have the whole field behind us.”

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ewan will lose that home field feeling next year, as the Canada Cup moves to Fort McMurray in 2016, but it was nice to give the home crowd a good show during this year’s August 5 to 10 tourney. He said the kids on the team, including their “horse” Carson, competed hard and should be proud of their play throughout.

“We didn’t give in,” said Brons. “Even when we were down (against B.C.) guys were still up. We felt great going into this game.

B.C. just hit the ball. That’s all we could do.”

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Flag football tourney a fun kick off to minor football season

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Penta Completions Estevan Minor Football League helped drum up support and a bit of funding for their 2015 season last Saturday by staging a fun flag football tournament at Dana Quewezance Memorial Field.

Kevin Mortenson, president of Estevan minor football, said the tournament raised at least $1,250 for operating expenses for the upcoming season, but that total would rise once money from the beer gardens is factored in. He said the organization needed to raise money to pay for busing expenses that will incur from the Estevan peewee and bantam teams this September and October when they travel to Weyburn, Swift Current and Moose Jaw for away games as part of their first season in the Moose Jaw Minor Football League.

“Since 2008, we’ve been playing with Regina minor football and we just weren’t competing,” said Mortenson. “So we figured Weyburn is in this (Moose Jaw Minor Football League), Swift Current, Moose Jaw has got three teams and Assiniboia has got a team. We just thought we’d size up better with these teams. We’d compete better. That would hopefully drum up more interest from the kids.”

Mortenson said there are 69 kids registered for minor football now, with 20 each on the bantam and peewee teams and 29 on the atom learn-to-play squad. He said the hope is more kids will sign up for the 12-man tackle bantam and peewee teams before the season kicks off Sept. 2, but if they have to play both ways they will.

With the amount of kids in atom the plan is to resurrect the Pumas team and have them scrimmage against the Miners.

Mortenson said when the Weyburn atom football club wants to play 12-man, they’ll just have the Pumas and Miners both play with each team taking turns on offence and defence.

“We’re just going to teach them the basics in atom, not just throw some sort of pass play at them the first week,” he said.

“These kids are seven and eight years old.

They’ve never played before. Once they do get to peewee, we just want to see some progression.”

Mortenson said the support they received from the seven flag football teams, who sacrificed a beautiful Saturday in the beginning of August to help minor football, will go a long way to help the League this season. He said it is nice to see the adults in this community giving the program a big helping hand by participating.

Braiden Senchuk, who helped lead the Intercepticons to the flag football tournament championship, said the group of friends and Estevan Comprehensive School football team coaches who make up the team heard about the tournament and just had to be involved. He said it gave them a chance to give back and support minor

football again and keep the young players going through the ranks.

“Myself, being a coach in the high school level, we see players develop down in Estevan minor football, down in the bantam leagues, come up and play for us,” said Senchuk. “If we didn’t have anything like this and if we didn’t support Estevan minor football we would not be getting the players we are getting and it would be a big flop for the program. They are our base and we need to work off that.”

Justis Grimsrud, who caught a key interception during the final moments of the 34-32 Intercepticons championship win over the Wil-Tech Warriors to seal the victory, said everybody was “kind of beat up” from playing four or five games during the day, but they all still had fun. He said that makes the fund raising tournament a big success for Estevan minor football.

“Without people in the community giving some money or attending fund-raisers, we might not have football for kids to play,” said Grimsrud. “It’s important people come out.”

Mortenson said the great turnout they had at the tournament and the fun everyone had during the day means they’ll likely try to stage another flag football fund-raiser next summer. He said it worked out great in getting adults and parents involved and interested in Estevan minor football as they head into their season.

Wil-Tech Warriors quarterback Lynden Mayuk gets off a pass despite the leaping blocking attempt by Intercepticons defensive end Jacob Bellesberger in the Intercepticons 34-32 championship win last Saturday at Dana Quewezance Memorial Field.

Intercepticons corner back Dylan Turner tries to capture Wil-Tech Warriors receiver Dean Nicklin’s flag after he danced around linebacker Amy Harker to gain a few extra yards.

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Arabia goes to Thunder Bay, Bruins lose Nicholas to USHL

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

The CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins hockey team will have a slightly different look when the 2015-16 Saskatchewan Junior A Hockey League (SJHL) season starts next month due to two key departures over the summer.

Talented left winger Brad Arabia is now a member of the Superior International Junior A Hockey League’s (SIJHL) Thunder Bay North Stars after being dealt for future considerations by the Bruins Monday.

The trade comes on the heels of the departure of Bruins captain Nolan Nicholas, who has left the team for the opportunity to patrol the blue line of the United States Hockey

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Chris Lewgood, head coach and general manager of the Bruins, said Thunder Bay expressed interest in acquiring 19-year-old Arabia last season and when they called again this summer Estevan decided to accommodate them. A Thunder Bay native, Ara-

bia played one season with the Bruins where he tallied three goals and four points to go along with six penalty minutes in 35 games.

“Brad came to us as a pretty highly touted offensive player and just seemed to struggle in this environment and never really got going as a Bruin although he worked hard and was a good teammate,”

said Lewgood. “He just didn’t find his game here in Estevan, so we thought it was a good opportunity to find him a fresh start.”

Lewgood said the left wing position on the Bruins is a hotly contested one with a lot of good players vying for a spot.

He said the move will enable some of their young players coming in to have a bigger role.

“Really, somebody wasn’t going to be here in the end,” he said. “It turns out with us finding a good solid junior A home for Brad, it worked out that way.”

Nicholas, 20, leaves the Bruins after two seasons by signing with Sioux Falls earlier this summer.

This past season the 6-0 2 0 0 p o u n d r e a rg u a r d served as Bruins captain

and potted one goal and 10 assists in 53 regular season games along with one goal and four points in five playoff games. He scored three goals and assisted on nine others in 42 games during the 2013-14 season.

Lewgood said Nicholas was one of their top defenders and a definite leader. He said the club is going to miss him in the dressing room and all their players are going to have to band together to take on a little more responsibility “leadership-wise” to fill his shoes.

“Over the next few weeks here leading into camp we’ll have further discussion on our entire leadership group,” said Lewgood, noting they have not yet discussed who would take over as Bruins captain. “Our team is full

of leaders and guys capable of wearing C’s and A’s. In the end, this year there’s likely to be some guys that we consider part of our leadership group that aren’t wearing letters, so it’ll be an interesting conversation and we haven’t had it yet.”

Calling Nicholas an exceptional young guy, Lewgood said his loss in the community is disappointing, but it is for the right reason. He said losing Arabia is also tough for the community because of how well thought of he was in Estevan.

“He was well liked by his teammates and did a lot of good work in the community with minor hockey and different not-for-profit groups around town, so we definitely want to wish him well.”

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Estevan hockey players Jenna Grube and Mariah McKersie were pushed to the limits at a provincial summer camp last week as the pair tried to earn themselves a Team Saskatchewan U18 jersey and play at nationals this fall.

Jenna, 16, and Mariah, 17, participated in the Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) SaskFirst High Performance Program summer camp August 1 to 5 at Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Wilcox with 40 other top prospects in a bid to earn a spot on the 2015 U18 Female Team Sask roster.

If the girls make the cut, which should be known in about a week, they will first compete in a fall camp exhibition tournament in Regina

off-ice training sessions and a game each day.

“The fitness testing was probably the hardest part, like the beat test,” said Mariah. “They set it up in the gym. There is a pylon on one side of the gym and then another one on the other side...they play a CD and it starts beeping and then once it beeps you run to the other side. It starts off slow.

Then once you get to the other side it’ll beep again and you have to run back to the beginning and you keep going back and forth.

There are 12 different levels and each time the level goes up it just keeps getting faster and faster. It’s kind of hard.”

Jenna, who will play centre for the Hounds this season, said the competition during the games was fierce. She said they were really low scoring despite

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Estevan’s Patrick Murphy finished in 27th place at the 96th Saskatchewan Senior Men’s Championship last week at Hillcrest Golf Club in Moose Jaw. File photo.

Estevan golfer battles injury and elements at provincial championship

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

A local golfer overcame injury and poor weather to put in a strong showing and enjoy a good time at the 96th Saskatchewan Senior Men’s Championship last week at Moose Jaw’s Hillcrest Golf Club.

Patrick Murphy, whose home course is the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club, finished tied for 27th place

in the field of 58 golfers at Hillcrest after shooting a final round score of 82 (11-over) last Friday to bring his three round total to 240 (27-over). Moose Jaw’s Ken Bradley won the August 5 to 7 championship with a score of 218 (5-over).

“The final round wasn’t very good because I tweaked my knee on the seventh hole,” said Murphy, who shot a score of 80

in the opening round and 78 in the second. “I wasn’t going to quit, so I just kept on going and kind of took half a swing at the ball to get by.”

Murphy said the first six holes of the final round went really well for him as he was riding a 2-over heading onto the seventh hole, but the injury forced him into a few bogeys the rest of the way. He said one bad hole, a five on the par-3

fifth hole, in the first round cost him a few spots in the standings, but the second day went well despite playing through a downpour.

“On the second day I was probably in the top 10,” he said. “The greens are quite a bit slower than what we’re used to in Estevan, so it took me a little while to get used to them.

But once I did then things went better.”

The heavy rains in

Moose Jaw before and during the tournament caused the ball to stick instead of roll, causing Murphy to leave a couple putts three inches short of the hole.

Despite the rain, he said the course was in very good shape for the tournament and it was a pleasure to play in the championship with a great group of golfers who annually participate in it.

“You get a lot of fellowship out of it,” said

Murphy, on why he was playing in his eighth Saskatchewan Senior Men’s Championship. “You get to know the guys. The nucleus of the guys is the same that come every year and you get to know them. You sit and catch up on a lot of war stories and have a beer.

Sometimes you only see these people once a year.

It’s as much a social gathering as it is a competitive tournament.”

Woodlawn head professional coaches Team Sask at nationals

By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

The head professional at TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club received an unexpected honour to help a group of young golfers excel in the game last week by jumping in as their coach for the national championship.

Amanda Minchin, head pro at Woodlawn, served as head coach of the Team Saskatchewan junior girls’ squad during their play at the August 4 to 7 Canadian Junior Girls Championship at Deer Park Municipal Golf Course in Yorkton. She had originally been tasked with assistant coaching duties with Team Sask, but found herself taking over the main job due

to the junior boys’ coach bowing out shortly before the tournament began.

Minchin was given two-and-a-half weeks notice to take over the head coaching duties from fourth-year coach Jay Schneider, who moved over to coach the boys’ team. The first time head coach used that time to travel to Yorkton to take in the provincial girls’ championship and introduce herself to the kids who would make up Team Sask, as well as familiarize herself with the golf course to better help them out at nationals.

“It was good,” said Minchin about what it was like being a first time coach of the Team Sask squad that included Prince Al-

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“All four of them were really good kids. They’re all 16, so they’ve all got another two years to go.

“For Brooke and Kayla this was their third and fourth Canadians. They’ve been going at it a long time and they’ve only got no

where to go but up. Hannah and Chloe, this was their first time. That was cool to see it through their eyes and how excited and nervous they were playing it.”

Brooke finished tops among the group at nationals with a total score of 313 (21-over) over four rounds of play for 28th place, while Kayla tied for the 62nd spot with a total of 332 (40-over). Chloe and

Hannah failed to make the final round.

Minchin said Brooke and Kayla making the cut was great for the girls as both played at the Canadian Amateur Woman’s Championship the week before in Saskatoon setting them up for a busy schedule on the way to Yorkton. She said they didn’t back down from that challenge, which shows what amazing ath-

letes they are.

“I’ve been asked to be the coach again next year,” said Minchin. “The Canadian Championship is in Toronto, so I’m looking forward to that. Hopefully for the next (year), over the winter and whatnot, I’ll work on forging stronger relationships with these kids and other kids that could potentially make the team.”

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By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca

Two new CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins staff members will be working behind the scenes at Affinity Place this season to make sure the players on the ice are well looked after off it.

Late last month the Bruins announced the addition of Dr. Trevor Erdie as the new team chiropractor and Bienfait’s Dylan Lafrentz as the team’s new head trainer. Erdie replaces Dr. Robert Kitchen, who is currently running in the Souris-Moose Mountain riding for the federal Conservative Party, while Lafrentz takes over for Jessica Slivka who has moved to British Columbia to work with the Summerland Ju-

nior B Hockey Club.

Clark Munroe, director of operations/marketing for the Bruins, said Erdie and Lafrantz are great additions to the organization as both are young guys with a lot of passion for what they do.

He said Erdie is new to the area, but has been involved in hockey throughout his life and should bring a new aspect to the team.

“As far as Dylan Lafrentz is concerned, he’s a local boy here, grew up in the area, is very passionate about sports and what he does and what he’s involved with,” said Munroe. “He’s going to definitely be a big asset for us as strength and conditioning training with the players. He’ll be a big asset as far as knowledge with injuries and all that stuff as well, so we’re very

happy that he’s on board with us for this year.”

Erdie moved to Estevan last year and has been practising at Royal Heights Chiropractic since September. He is from Chatham, Ontario, and has played hockey for the OHL’s Sudbury Wolves, the Western Ontario Hockey League’s Chatham Jr. Maroons and the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Gananoque Islanders.

Lafrentz recently graduated from North Dakota’s University of Jamestown with a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science.

The local baseball fixture also possesses Group Fitness and Yoga certifications from the National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA).

Munroe said Erdie will

be called upon whenever a problem with a player arises, but he is not expected to be with the team full-time.

However, he said Lafrentz will work with the Bruins on a daily basis and will attend all their practices and home games. He will also accompany the team on road trips, as well as work with the players on their strength and conditioning through a series of training programs and routines during the off-season.

“He’ll be working out with the guys, making sure they’re in good shape throughout the year, making sure they’re healthy and feeling good,” said Munroe.

“Rehabbing the guys when they need help with different minor injuries or what have you, so he’ll be more involved in that regard.”

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Due to a lack of registrations, the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins hockey team was forced to postpone their city-wide street hockey tournament, which was supposed to take place August 8 at the Affinity Place parking lot.

Bruins director of operations and marketing Clark Munroe said the club was hoping to get 24 teams signed up for the inaugural fund-raising event, but they would have gone ahead with a minimum of around eight to 10 teams. He said since there were only five teams registered for the adult social/competitive tourney they decided to reschedule it for a later date this fall.

“We see an opportunity to maybe pick a date closer to our season or after the beginning of our season,” said Munroe, noting the Bruins’ first regular season home game is September 18 against the Melville Millionaires. “That actually might be more beneficial for not only us, but everybody else who wants to get involved.”

Munroe said the five teams that registered have already been refunded their $300 participation fee and the Bruins are not out any money spent in pre-tournament preparation thanks to

sponsorship and volunteer help. He said the hope is for these people and businesses to stick with the team for the rescheduled date.

“We already have a good foundation for the event in place,” he said.

“We just need to pick the right time and make it happen.”

The Bruins’ Steve Earle and the Dukes concert afterparty fund-raiser Aug. 14 at the Power Dodge Curling Centre is still scheduled.

The after-party is open to people who attend the concert as well as anyone else who just wants to have a fun Friday night out.

Munroe said the Bruins’ season ticket blitz that ended July 31 went very well and they are currently sitting at around 60 per cent of their goal of 700 packages sold. He said the Bruins will keep the push going over the coming month and a half to reach their goal and they’re very optimistic it will happen.

“We are planning to go door-to-door at some point this month (to sell tickets),” said Munroe. “Then we also plan to go to the Farmers’ Market one more time this year…so that will be one more push right before the season starts and our office is open all the time. We’re still selling season tickets and we’re hoping to reach our goal of 700 before the season starts.”

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The company said it registered revenues of $59.3 million in the first quarter versus $51.5 million for the same period in 2014.

General and administrative expenses declined by $900,000 from $3.4 million in the first quarter of 2014 to $2.5 million for the first quarter of 2015.

Ceres entered into an agreement to sell its Electric Steel grain facility in Minneapolis, Minn. to the University of Minnesota for gross proceeds of US$1.45 million. This sale is subject to final approval by the university’s board of regents.

In the report, Ceres noted a continued expansion of their grain operations in Northgate, Sask.

Their new commodities logistics centre located in that border community, handled 0.6 million bushels of grain in the second quarter compared with 1.7 million bushels for the quarter that ended on

March 31. The decline, quarter over quarter was due to normal seasonal road restrictions (road bans) and producers who were beginning their annual field work.

Through to July 31 of this year, Ceres said it has loaded 186 grain railcars at Northgate. They also signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Parkland Fuel Corporation for transloading propane at Northgate. The company said

grain and propane handling. We expect this business to grow throughout fiscal year 2016 by further leveraging the logistical advantages of Northgate with additional oilfield products and agricultural inputs.”

The company has two sets of rail tracks leading into the Northgate centre, running in a parallel configuration which will allow trains, operated by the American-based

it anticipates Northgate could facilitate the transloading and shipment of additional payloads such as fertilizers or oil-based materials going forward.

As it stands now, the company has already loaded 190 railcars of propane at the Northgate hub.

“Northgate’s buildout progessed on time and on budget during the first quarter,” said Ceres CEO, Patrick Bracken.

“While we are still in the building phase, we are not waiting to take advantage of the value and strategic location of Northgate as evidenced by the increased diversity of first quarter activity, which included

BNSF Railway, to pick up Saskatchewan-based commodities for direct shipment to the United States for milling or refining and delivery to customers.

The $90 million build out that won’t be fully completed until March of 2016, includes a grain terminal that will be capable of storing up to 2.2 million bushels of grain and other agricultural commodities, as needed.

In it’s latest threemonth report the company noted it incurred a noncash expense of $836,000 relating to the revaluation of its derivative warrant liability. In connection with the rights offering

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in December of 2014, the corporation issued warrants, which are subject to shareholder approval.

The consolidate net loss was $1.7 million for the quarter that ended June 30, compared with the net loss of $2.1 million for the same time period a year ago.

Management said they believe cash flow from operations will be adequate to fund operating expenditures, maintenance of capital interest and income tax obligations. Growth in capital expenditures in the next 12 months will be serviced by anticipated increases in cash flow and will only be borrowed within the company’s debt covenant limits.

The company opened a new grain merchandising office in southeast Ontario this year which they said they expect will play a significant role in extending the company’s trading and merchandising reach into Ontario and Eastern Canada.

At the company’s annual general meeting in Toronto on Aug. 6, Bracken was re-elected to the board of directors along with six others.

Besides its operations in Northgate, Ceres holds a 100 per cent ownership of Riverland Ag Corp located in Minnesota, as well as a 25 per cent stake in the Stewart Southern Railway which operates along a 130 km rail system in southeast Saskatchewan. The nine grain handling and storage facilities owned by the company are located in Minnesota, New York and Ontario. They have an aggregate storage capacity of about 47 million bushels. Riverland also operates two more facilities in Wyoming on behalf of it’s customer-owner.

the southeast

The warm, dry weather in the southeast so far during the growing season has resulted in the start of harvest for many local agricultural producers.

Randy Johner, whose family has 26,000 acres of land in the Midale, Macoun, Benson and Lampman areas, told the Mercury on Monday morning that they already have about 20 per cent of their harvest operations finished.

“It’s been an earlier start than the last five years, because the last five years have been very wet in the spring, and pushed us late into the fall,” said Johner. “We were combining in November last year. I think this year we’ll probably be done close to the beginning of October.”

They were also able to start seeding earlier than in previous years.

Most of the peas were already harvested by August 10.

“Our lentils are turning,” said Johner. “We’re about 20 per cent done swathing our canola. The durum is starting to turn, but I think it’ll be a couple of weeks before we can harvest durum.”

He said this year will be an average crop as far as yields, but the quality should be better than last year, unless they receive a lot of rain during harvest. Last year the farm had a lot of precipitation, so the quality was downgraded, particularly for the durum.

Johner said he hasn’t experienced the moisture issues encountered by other producers in western Canada.

His land had good subsoil moisture for most of the spring, which he said was helpful, and they haven’t lost any crops due to the dry conditions.

“Just like most of my life, we were looking up at

the sky, looking for rain, and this year was no exception,” said Johner.

They also avoided hail for most of the year.

Johner’s operation is more advanced than the vast majority of farms in the province when it comes to the harvest.

According to last week’s crop report from Saskatchewan Agriculture, less than one per cent of the provincial crop has been combined, while one per cent is ready to straight-cut.

Twenty-three per cent of fall rye, 10 per cent of winter wheat, five per cent of field peas and two per cent of lentils are now in the bin across the province. Two per cent of canola has been swathed.

Many crops were lodged, and some fields and yards were flooded, due to the rains that hit the province in late July. Crops have also been damaged by strong winds, insects, and a lack of moisture.

But topsoil moisture conditions have improved in many areas. Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as four per cent surplus, 69 per cent adequate, 24 per cent short and three per cent very short.

Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as two per cent surplus, 58 per cent adequate, 33 per cent short and seven per cent very short.

Livestock producers now have 80 per cent of the hay crop baled or put into silage, while an additional 12 per cent is cut and will soon be ready for baling. Hay quality is rated as three per cent excellent, 53 per cent good, 36 per cent fair and eight per cent poor.

Pasture conditions are rated as one per cent excellent, 32 per cent good, 38 per cent fair, 23 per cent poor and six per cent very poor.

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Emily Marshall and her family would like to thank all of the people who helped her get to Montreal for the 2015 Youth Cup for Water Polo July 18-26. Team Sask placed 6th in the country at the tournament. Emily had an opportunity to play at a level she had never experienced before. She learned a lot and had fun. We would like to thank the following businesses for their support:

Cash Donations: McGillicky Oilfield Partnership Sawyer Safety Training Estevan Motors | McComb Automotive Southern Bolt | Redneck Rigging GB Inspection | 5th Street Autobody Hanks Maintenance Great Canadian Oil Change | Bakken Vapes Graham Tech | Richardson Pioneer Steam Est Industries South East Health Group We would also like to thank the following independently owned business for running fundraisers to help support Emily!

These ladies where awesome to work with.

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Merchandise Donations for auction at the fundraiser supper: Crown Advertising | TS&M | Apex Kendalls Auto Electric-Justin Kendall Estevan Motors | Murray GM Senchuk Ford Sales Ltd | Kal Tire | Red River Lumber Fountain Tire | Wil-Tech Industries Fusion Industries | Johnson Plumbing and Heating Cactus Autobody | Auto Electric | RC Electric Swift Oilfield | Turnbull’s Excavating Ltd. KRJ Custom Fabricating | Ideal Autobody Mayer’s Machine and Welding Ltd Ceda | Independent Well Service Audio Video | MRC Global Estevan Trophy and Engraving Estevan meter | Nelson Motors and Equipment Wilhelm Construction Services Inc Endurance Oilfield | Soul Hideout Gescan | Eecol Electric | Schilling Home Hardware Scentsy -Lucinda Milford | Epicure-Christine Jones

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A huge thank you goes out to The Fired up Grill for allowing us to have our supper there and serving some amazing food!

Through everyone’s support we raised just over $3000.00 which covered all of Emily’s expenses including her airfare, hotel and meals. The extra was used to help cover the expenses for her mother, Kim Marshall to go to Montreal as well. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone including the business’ that made cash donations or donated merchandise as well as all the people who supported her through her numerous fundraisers, purchased supper tickets or just made a donation. Thanks also to G&M Flooring for all your support.

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Police investigating a scam and thefts The Estevan Police Service (EPS) is advising the public of a scam involving individuals who pretend to be with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

The scammers demand money from the people they call by claiming they are the victims of a fraud, and they will be charged if the outstanding balance isn’t paid.

The public is reminded to be aware of this and similar scams, and not to provide any information or send any money.

People can visit the

CRA website at www.craarc.gc.ca for more information on potential scams.

Anyone with information on this is asked to contact the EPS at 306-634-4767.

Also, the EPS and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance with a crime that occurred during the late evening hours between July 19 and 21. A number of items were taken from vehicles parked on Heritage Drive. Among the items stolen were an Ugly Stik fishing rod from the box of a pickup truck,

and money from the inside of vehicles. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Estevan Police Service or Crime Stoppers at1-800-222-8477.

Police received a call of a hit-and-run involving two different victim vehicles on Nicholson Road just prior to midnight on August 5. The suspect vehicle was heading west after it fled the scene. It turned left onto Highway 39, near St. Joseph’s Hospital, headed east back into the city and almost struck

Canadian crude oil production slides, but exports and imports rise As anticipated, there was a reported decline in the production of crude oil and equivalent products in May of this year according to the most recent release of data from Statistic Canada last week.

The downward drift in May, compared with the same month in 2014, was led by synthetic light oil which was reduced by 14.9 per cent, as well as light and medium crude production which was down by 15.5 per cent as was heavy crude oil production which was off by 8.5 per cent.

The decrease in synthetic crude oil to 3.5 million cubic metres was, in part, the result of maintenance shutdowns at two

Alberta upgrading facilities. These declines were partially offset by a 3.9 per cent increase in crude bitumen production to 6.1 million cubic metres.

Despite this decline in production, Canada’s total exports of crude oil and equivalent productions for May edged upward, by exactly one per cent from the same month in 2014 to 14.2 million cubic metres.

At the same time imports of crude oil and equivalent rose by 8.4 per cent to 3 million cubic metres.

Inventories of crude oil and equivalent products edged down 1.6 per cent compared with May of 2014. This inventory sat at 18.1 million cubic me-

tres. Closing inventories from transporters (pipeline companies) declined 2.8 per cent to 15.7 million cubic metres, while closing inventories from fields and plants increased 6.3 per cent to 2.4 million cubic metres.

Canadian natural gas utilities received 11.7 billion cubic metres of total marketable gas in May, up 2.3 per cent from the same month last year. At the same time, exports of natural gas by pipeline to the United States from Canada rose 1.5 per cent to 6.1 million cubic metres, while imports of natural gas were down 12.7 per cent to 1.2 billion cubic metres.

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oncoming vehicles. The suspect vehicle then rearended another vehicle at the intersection of Fourth Street and 13th Avenue.

Police arrived on scene and arrested a 21-year-old man for impaired driving, driving while over .08, dangerous driving and failing to remain at the scene of an accident. He was lodged in cells and will appear in court on October 5.

Members were also summoned to a local liquor establishment during the August 5 night shift for a fight on a patio. Officers attended and two males were arrested and lodged in cells.

No charges are pending.

Police received a report of a fire alarm at a northwest school during the August 7 day shift. Estevan Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene. The alarm proved to be false.

Police were called to the city’s east side on a report of a suspicious person during the August 7 night shift. Members located the man in question and learned he was just being a nuisance. Police sent him on his way and no further police action was required.

Officers were then alerted to a report of a hitand-run in the parking lot of a local restaurant. Police are asking for the public’s

assistance in identifying the offending vehicle. Any information can be reported to the Estevan Police Service or call Crime Stoppers.

Police were also called to the Trojan Park for a report of children possibly damaging the park’s play structure. Members attended and spoke to numerous youth who were in the park.

Police did not find any damage and cautioned the youth not to damage anything.

Police received a report of a house being egged in northwest Estevan during the August 8 day shift. The matter is being investigated.

A person reported a semi was swerving all over the highway during the day shift. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was issued a ticket for crossing the centre line.

A citizen reported several males throwing rocks at signs in north Estevan during the August 8 night shift. Police attended and could not locate the individuals. Officers did not observe any damage in the area. The matter is under investigation.

Police received several calls about erratic drivers in the city during the night shift. Motorists were warned about their driving habits.

An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) was seen driving in the city’s south side during the August 9 night shift.

Police went to speak with the rider and he took off from the area. Police are asking the public for their assistance in identifying the driver.

Police also responded to several males fighting in Trojan Park. Police attended the area and spoke to several youth. It was learned that no fight took place and the youth were sent on their way.

Police received a report of a vehicle driving erratically in a north Estevan residential area during the August 10 night shift. The vehicle was located and the driver was warned of his actions.

Members were then notified of three males looking into a vehicle in south Estevan. The caller watched them leave. Entry was not gained. Police could not locate the suspects.

Police were later advised that there was a group of youth knocking on doors and running away. Police went to the area, but could not locate the individuals.

Members also received a call of a male and female yelling in the core of the city. Members attended but could not locate the couple.

Nomination days closing for volunteer and merit awards Nomination deadlines are approaching for both the Saskatchewan Order of Merit and the Volunteer Medal.

Individuals have until Oct. 18 to recommend nominees for the next round of Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal and until Nov. 1 to put forward names for the Saskatchewan Order of Merit.

The Order of Merit was established in 1985 to recognize excellence in achievement and contributions to the social, cultural and economic well-being of the province.

To date 209 people have received it.

The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal was established in 1995 and 174 people have received it to date. This medal recognizes those who reach outside of their personal activities to help others and make

Saskatchewan daily life better for everyone.

A nominee may be any current or former long-term resident of the province and a Canadian citizen. Groups and organizations are ineligible for the Order or for the Volunteer Medal, as are sitting members of Parliament, the Legislature or the judiciary.

Nominations are not accepted posthumously for the Volunteer Medal, but are for the Saskatchewan Order of Merit within one year of the date of passing.

The awards are presented at separate ceremonies with the Lieutenant-Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield.

Information regarding nomination processes can be found at www.saskatchewan. ca/honours/awards by clicking on the links to these two specific awards.

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Al Blevins passed away June 1, 2015 surrounded by his family. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Betty, sons; Scott (Lynda), Trevor (Stacey), Grandchildren; Brennan, McKenna, Jaxon, and Harper, sisters; Velma Durand from Estevan, Donna Rode from Canwood,SK. Many brothers-in-law and sisters-inlaw, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Al was born in Estevan on December 24, 1943. Al worked at the OK Economy as a meat cutter. His career took him to Medicine Hat, AB., where he met his wife Betty. Then to Rosetown and finally settling in Melfort. He was best known for owning and operating Smitty’s Family Restaurant until his retirement.

Al’s love of sports came at a young age. He excelled at basketball and track and field in high school. Later in life he took up hockey, fastball and golf. He had many fond memories of playing with the Resource Cardinals.

Al was always known as the Melfort TM’s head coach. He was the head coach for many years winning three provincial championships. He was also proud of his son Trevor, he is the head coach for the Melfort Mustangs. They won the Canalta Cup, in 2014-2015.

His pride and joy were his four grandchildren. His eyes lighting up everytime he would see them.

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May 29th, 1922July 28, 2015 Beloved husband of Marion (Marnie) Drummond Sillers (nee Callander) and best friend of 75 years. Dear father of Peggy Robinson and Ally Sillers. He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Haley Snow, Marina and Michael Sturrock, Whitney and Darran Seed, Spencer and Ilona Kumpala. He is also survived by his sisters, Patricia West of Burlington, Vivian Vinge of Weyburn and Shirley Andrist (Estevan). He was predeceased by his sister, Maureen Stovel (Ottawa).

Don was born in Estevan to Ethel and Lloyd Sillers in 1922.

After graduation from the Estevan Collegiate Institute, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force.

He was then sent overseas as a pilot of Lancaster Bombers. After one hazardous mission when he was able to pilot the damaged aircraft to a safe landing in Yorkshire, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

After the war, he studied Optometry at the University of Toronto. Upon graduation, he returned to Regina to practice. His goal was always to become a doctor and so he and his wife returned to Toronto where he entered Medical School at the University of Toronto. He then graduated in Opthamology and practiced Opthamology until his retirement.

There will be no funeral according to the wishes of Donald. Cremation has taken place and burial of his urn will be held in Guelph at a later date. Donations in memoriam to the National Air Force Museum of Canada. Arrangements in the care of the Thompson Funeral Home, Aurora, Ontario.

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Francois Jr. D. Maisonneuve 1980 - 2015 Francois Jr. Damase Maisonneuve “Frenchie”, late of Estevan, SK passed away suddenly on July 28, 2015 at the age of 34 years.

The Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan, SK with Carmella Mack officiating. The family requests that anyone wishing to write down any special memories of Francois, they will be read by Carmella during the service.

Interment to take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, A Trust Fund for Dexter and Quinne has been set up in Nichole’s name through the Affinit y Credit Union, 833 4th Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0V8.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK.

Charles Douglas Mack Jun 24, 1942 Aug 1, 2015 With great sadness his family says good bye. Bor n in Estevan, SK he leaves to mourn his wife of 47 years Dolly, children Debbie (Tony), Rod (Kelsey), grandchildren Ryan, Jessica, Tyler & Alexa, brothers Bill (Mildred), Garry (Maureen), sisters Ione, Marie, Dorothy (Bob), sister in law Mary, brothers in law Joe, Angus (Myrna), Ron (Terry) and many nieces & nephews.

Charlie is predeceased by his grandson Justin, parents Catherine & William, brothers L a u re n c e, C l a re n c e, J i m , Tony and in laws John, Al, Louise, and Joyce.

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Hazel Molstad 1915 - 2015 Hazel Louise Molstad passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the age of 99 years.

Hazel is survived by her daughter Nora (Ralph) Bouchard; son Ralph (Karen) Molstad; grandchildren, Arnold, Wanda, Russell, Heather, Tim, Tammy, Larry, Miles and S a n d i e ; n u m e ro u s g re a t grandchildren and great great grandchildren; brother Ralph Steinke; sister Violet (Henry) Ferchoff; sister-in-law Inez, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Arnold; daughter Grace (Larry) Mickel; grandson Brian Mark Molstad; pare n t s, Wa l te r a n d L o u i s e Steinke; siblings, Leonard, Harold (Liccie), Earl (Muriel), Wilfred (Maude), Alice (Rudy) Rinas, Walter (Norma) and Martha (Bill) Waddell; sisterin-law Ruby Steinke.

A private family graveside service was held at the Macoun Cemetery, Macoun, SK on July 30, 2015 with Carmella Mack officiating.

Those wishing to make donations in Hazel’s memory may do so directly to STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7, or the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 - 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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Patricia Anne Carr Patricia Anne Carr passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK at the age of 84 years.

Patricia is survived by her children, Gerald (Dianne), Susan Carr, Nelda (Dave) Beecroft, and Jeff; grandchildren, Jessica, Alison, Rachel, Aaron and Samantha, and one great grandson, Brett; three sisters, Geraldine Mitchell (twin sister), Elaine (Brian) Miller and Phyllis (Frank) Abbott, as well as numerous

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Patricia was predeceased by her husband, Walter; parents, Harley and Anne and a granddaughter, Courtney Jenson.

The Memorial Service was held on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating. Interment took place at Bienfait Cemetery. The lunch reception was held in the Church Social Hall. Those wishing to make a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2793rd Avenue N. Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8 in memory of Patricia.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK.

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Journeyman/ Bodyman Mardy Ann Gill Mardy Ann Gill, late of Estevan, SK, passed away with family by her side on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at SK at the age of 64 years.

Mardy will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Barrie; son, Steven (Kyla Logan) Gill; daughter, Dana Gill; two grandchildren, Tyson and Vanessa; brother, Murray (Pat) Hodge; sister, Bonnie (Tom) Barber as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mardy was predeceased by her parents, Cecil and Clara Hodge.

The Memorial Service for Marsha was on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK. Carmella Mack was the Funeral Celebrant. The lunch reception followed at the Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan, SK. Memorial donations may be made to a Charity of one’s choice.

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Tillie Carlberg 1925 - 2015 It is with sadness, but also with thanksgiving for a long and full life, that the family of Mathilda Florence “Tillie” Carlberg announces her passing at Hillview Manor, Estevan, SK on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at the age of 90 years.

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Greenhouse has (GHG) emissions rose 1.9 per cent in 2013 following a one per cent gain in 2012.

This information was released in a recent report coming from Statistics Canada. The changes took place as economic growth, as measured by gross domestic product was two per cent in 2012 and 2.1 per cent in 2013.

Households continued to be largest energy users in 2013, accounting for 23.7 per cent of national energy use, up from 23.3 per cent in 2012. Conversely, households were responsible for 19.4 per cent of national GHG emissions, since a large portion of household energy use is electricity, which does not directly contribute to household GHG emissions.

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This was the lowest rate among the provinces and below the 6.8 per cent recorded nationally.

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“The numbers show Saskatchewan has maintained the lowest unemployment rate in the country for almost two straight years,” said Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan’s Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Minister. “We know there are gains and losses taking place in the job market, which is something we watch closely.

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There were 575,300 people employed in Saskatchewan in July of this year.

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First World War video featuring Saskatchewan troops completed by Archives Board team On Aug. 6, the Saskatchewan Archives Board launched the second in a series of video exhibits commemorating Saskatchewan’s involvement in the First World War. From the Prairies to the Trenches — From Salisbury Plain to Flanders Fields, November 1914 – December 1915 explores the events of 1915 at the Front and at home in Saskatchewan.

“One hundred years ago today, the people of Saskatchewan were fully engaged in the First World War,” Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission Mark Docherty said. “This second video exhibit tells the next chapter in the conflict from both overseas and at home. Watching this series, we are learning about and honouring those who fought in the war through the amazing resources we have in our provincial archives.”

“Archives tell the history of our province through the collective memory of its people,” Provincial Archivist Linda McIntyre said. “The stories and evidence discoverable in newspapers, photographs, diaries and official government records, reveal the many voices of those who experienced war at home and abroad.”

“The Archives is delighted to continue this video series exploring Saskatchewan’s involvement in the Great War,” archivist and project lead Curt Campbell said.

“This video, along with the first installment released Aug. 4, 2014, the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the war, follows the lives of several Saskatchewan residents during the First World War. These glimpses into their lives provide a wonderful sense of immediacy for the viewer and help bring the history alive.”

The video exhibit highlights the training of Sas-

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katchewan volunteers of the First Canadian Contingent in Great Britain, their deployment to the Front in the spring of 1915 and their involvement in the battles of that year, including the second Battle of Ypres. The exhibit also describes the pressures of the war on the home front, in particular, the growing demand for women’s suffrage which was intertwined with the province’s temperance movement. Members of the public are invited to view the exhibit.

Two video installation locations are available in the main foyer at the Legislative Building and on the second floor of Government House.

The video may also be viewed on the Archives’ YouTube channel.

To learn more about the Saskatchewan Archives and its permanent collection visit www.saskarchives.com.

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• Provides technical assistance for budgetary or project decisions.

This position requires: • Grade 12 or GED equivalent • Journeyman Mechanic’s Certificate • Valid Class 3A Driver’s License • Basic computer and Microsoft Office proficiency Experience and additional assets: • 1 year of related mechanical experience • Valid Class 1A driver’s License is considered an asset The City of Estevan offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and emphasis on work/life balance.

If you’re looking for a career that contributes directly to a growing, thriving community, then apply to: Aubrey Agarand, Human Resources, City of Estevan 1102 4th Street, Estevan, Sk S4A 0W7 Fax: (306) 634-9790 Email: apply@estevan.ca

At The Library...

Children’s Programs - FREE! NEW! Drop-In Pajama Time: Monday, August 10 & 24 @ 6:30-7:15 pm.

Ages 2-5. Kids may wear pajamas to snuggle in and join us for a story, songs and snacks. Don’t forget to bring your teddy bear! Caregivers stay Programs are FREE! and participate with their child.

Regular Toddler Time and Story Time will resume again in September.

Baby Time: Thursday, August 13 & 27 @ 10:30 am. For babies up to 18 months & their caregivers. Songs and rhymes, bounces and books!

Basic Drawing: Green Things Monday, August 17 @ 2:00-3:00 pm. Ages 6-9. You will be taught step-by-step drawing techniques about “green” things.

Movie Madness: Jurassic Park Friday, August 21 @ 2:00 pm. Rated PG. Genetically re-created dinosaurs wreak havoc in a specially-constructed theme park.

TEEN PROGRAMS – FREE! Teen Tie-Dye T-Shirts! Friday, August 14th @ 2:00 PM Bored of your plain white T? Come release your inner hippie and turn your “mehh” white t-shirts into a colourful work of art! No skills necessary. Bring any white t-shirt (preferably with no logo).

Ages 14-18.

Teen Harry Potter Club: Wednesday, August 19th @ 4:00 PM Harry Potter club is a monthly gathering where fellow fans from across South East Saskatchewan gather to discuss, craft, and watch all things Harry Potter!! What’s better? Not a lot!! Ages 14-18. Registration is NOT required.

Easy as Pie! Thursday, August 20th @ 5:00 PM Love pie and all the pie-makers in your life? Me too. So why wouldn’t we learn how to create our own delicious pies? Saskatoon Berry is on the menu, but we are open to alternatives!! Ages 14-18.

All participants bring home a pie!!

Teen Book Club: Wednesday, August 26th @ 6:00 PM This month we read staff pick, Wither by Lauren DeStefano. A gripping novel of fear and love, this read is well worth it!! Ages 14-18. Attendance is not mandatory.

Teen Free Style Art Club!: Thursday, August 27th @ 6:00 PM A monthly favourite!! Draw? Write? Craft? You name it! Join us for music and snacks as we let our creativity flow in all directions! No Guidelines. Materials are supplied but feel free to bring your own projects to our relaxing atmosphere. Ages 14-18.

AdulT PROGRAMS—FREE! Role Playing Game Campaign – Wednesdays August 12th and 26th @ 5:30 PM Join us for an evening of fun and adventure while we embark on an epic quest in our first ever Role Playing Game program. Any questions? Give Victoria a call at 306636-1621. Ages 15+.

Homemade Stepping Stones – Thursday August 13th @ 6:00 PM A lovely addition to your garden, these homemade stepping stones are simple to create and beautiful outdoors. Supplies provided but please bring your own 9-inch non-stick cake pan, either square or circle.

To Kill a Mockingbird Movie Special – Saturday August 22nd @ 3:00 PM Light snack will be provided. Please bring your own drink such as pop, juice, or water. “Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice.” – Taken from imdb.com Registration is NOT required so stop on by!

FAMily PROGRAMS - FREE! WeeHands with Laura: Saturday, August 15 @ 10:30 AM Parents and guardians with young children, join Laura O’Hanlon for this family introduction to American Sign Language, designed to help you communicate with your little ones as well as develop their language and literacy skills. For more information contact the Library.

Family LEGO Club: Saturday, August 29 @ 2:00-4:00. Ages 4+. Ages 12+ may be left on their own but families are encouraged to stay and play. Join us to build, create and explore! No registration required. Drop in and play!

EvEnTS Join the EPL at the Estevan Farmer’s Market on Saturday August 22nd; where the books come to you! Library patrons will be able to borrow Library materials with their Library Card and return current loans at the EPL Vendor Booth from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Quidditch Tournament Fundraiser: You read that right! On Saturday August 29th, the Wizarding (and now Muggle) World’s favourite sport is coming to the Estevan Public Library. Pick up registration forms at the Library and drop them off by August 15th to be placed on a team. Ages 14+. Registration fees are $7.00/Youth (14-17) and $10.00/Adult (18+). Half the proceeds will be donated to the Evacuees of the Northern Saskatchewan fires. Call the Library for more info.

Summer

At the Play Parks

Churchill - 1202 1st Street Hillcrest -265 Rooks Road Hillside - 825 George Street Rusty Duce - 1400 Nicholson Road Trojan - 396 Heritage Drive (Crafts only)

Join us for tons of fun at our parks!

Crafts: 10:30 a.m - 12 p.m. Swim: 1-5 p.m.

RULES:

• Play parks are for children 0-11 years old • Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult over 15 years old

SPECIAL EVENTS

August 21 Pirates and Princesses Carnival sponsored by South East Eyecare

August 24 Movie Night sponsored byPower Dodge

Estevan Police Open House Saturday August 15th, 2015 (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Come out and meet your police service.

See how we are working hard to serve you better.

Lots to see and do for Adults and Children.

· Large Police Car Bouncy House · Face Painting · Balloons · Popcorn / Cotton Candy · Meet the new Victim Services Dog · Tours of Police Station · Equipment / Vehicle Displays

· Police Dog Harvey - Retirement · SGI Distracted Driving Simulator · Free “don’t text and drive” thumb rings · Free Hamburger BBQ · 2016 Summer Games Mascots

No charge for popcorn / cotton candy / BBQ / Beverages….however donations welcome and will be used to purchase tickets for local youth to see the 2016 games

Property Maintenance As per Bylaw 2005 - 1711, residents must keep yards clean, including garbage/junk, junked vehicles. In summer months, please be sure to trim excessive weeds and cut grass including boulevards and behind fences.

Animal Control As per Bylaw 2005-1709-Animal Control. Sec. 11 No dog or cat shall be running at large in the city.

If you hAVE ANy CITy CoNCErNS PLEASE CoNTACT 306-634-1800

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