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A couple of mid-January sunrises have captured the attention of local residents, as well as a few photographers. This Jan. 12 event brought forth a brilliant display of orange and red as the sun began to emerge in the eastern skies. Norm Park photo.
Council approves the 2016 budget By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
Estevan city council wrapped up their deliberations on the 2016 budget on Monday night. Council officially approved the document, which contains a five per cent property tax increase and a 10 per cent water consumption rate increase. Members spent about 10 minutes offering their final thoughts on the document. Jeff Ward, who is the city manager and the acting city treasurer, summarized some of the feedback that the Estevan Chamber of Commerce supplied two weeks ago during the previous budget meeting. Some chamber members were concerned with a $160,000 increase in spending for corporate services wages, but Ward noted that largely reflected the shift of two employees from the chamber to the city, after the city assumed control of economic development services from the chamber. “If you look at the corresponding funding, we’ve
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reduced our funding to the chamber of commerce by $250,000,” said Ward. Other chamber members were concerned with increased spending in the water/waste water utility budget for asphalt patches, but Ward countered by saying the $700,000 that’s in the budget will be needed if the city is to repair the asphalt damaged by water main break repairs. Ward noted they will also increase spending in parks for tree planting programs and play structure safety. Other concerns centred on the property tax gap between residential and commercial property taxes. Commercial property owners pay more than triple the
property taxes of their residential counterparts for a building worth $200,000. It’s the second-highest rate in the province. Ward said the issue will be revisited when council sets the mill rate factors. Business owners also indicated the investment and community grant funding should be reviewed. The issue has been discussed previously. “We’ve talked to the chamber about how we want to revamp the application policy, so everyone has to come demonstrate the need, demonstrate their cash flow and demonstrate what they’re doing to create their own funding,” said Ward. Finally, chamber mem-
bers wanted to know more about the changes for business licence fees. There have been discussions about a review of the business licence bylaw, and while the changes haven’t been implemented, they are included in the budget. Councillor Brian Johnson questioned the projected cost of one of the most highprofile projects in the budget – the refurbishment of Kensington Avenue from King Street to beyond the Estevan Comprehensive School. Johnson thinks it might cost a lot more than $750,000 to complete the road. “I would really like to see the engineering on that,” said Johnson. “I really want to see where we can bring that project in for that cost, and then what we’re going to do to enhance that roadway to make it durable, because a lot of heavy trucks use that road.” The city will receive funding from the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program for the base works on the road, since it was damaged by the flooding of 2011. The city will be responsible for
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of deliberations, as council members would pose questions to department heads about their operating and capital expenses. “Hopefully the public next year … will give feedback with the intention to take their feedback into account and make it a better document,” said Ludwig. One thing they might be able to do differently is have an open meeting dedicated to the budget. “Call it a budget meeting, and invite the public to come,” said Ludwig. “The last public meeting we had, we didn’t have a great response … but maybe it’s an exercise to try to get the people to come out. If we have an open forum with just that on the agenda, maybe we’ll get more feedback.” Council has one final task related to the budget. They will have to set the mill rate factors, which determine how much residential and commercial property owners will pay in property taxes. It will likely occur in the spring, after the public and the separate school divisions have set their mill rates.
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the asphalt. Johnson said he received questions from the public about the budget, and people are starting to take a close look at what they’re paying in taxes. For the second straight year, council sought public feedback on the budget. But chamber executive director Jackie Wall was the only person to appear and speak at either meeting in which the budget was discussed, and they received only a few inquiries from the public. It was a disappointing result for Mayor Roy Ludwig, who was hoping to see a greater response from the public. “We’re hoping, and we’re always optimistic moving forward, that the public will step up to the plate and start giving us more feedback, because it does help with our decision-making,” said Ludwig. The mayor supports the efforts to gain more public feedback while streamlining the budget process. Council budget meetings used to span multiple meetings, and often involved several hours
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Natural gas demand grows By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca
Recently, as the true cold of the Prairie winter set in, SaskPower hit a significant milestone by breaking the record for peak power use in the province. According to a media release from the Crown corporation, Jan. 11th’s peak load reached 3,640 megawatts. Last winter’s peak load, on Jan. 8, 2015 was 3,628 megawatts. SaskPower President
and CEO Mike Marsh attributed the record-breaking power consumption to the mild temperatures that characterized early winter and a growing demand resulting from an increase in the number of customers. In 2015, 8,300 new residential, commercial and industrial customers were added. SaskEnergy has also seen significant growth in demand this year, though not quite on the scale that SaskPower did. Since 2008, the company, which pro-
vides natural gas services throughout Saskatchewan, has seen its customer base grow by 50,000. The last time SaskEnergy reached peak demand was a daylong period on Dec. 6, 2013, at 1.24 petajoules, or approximately 3.4 million kilowatt hours (kWh). However, winter gas consumption for the current heating season is down about 12 per cent; something the company attributes to a warmer than average fall and winter so
far, leading to less natural gas use. “There’s definitely been an increase over the last five years,” said Vanessa Gooliaff-Beaupre, supervisor of media and government relations with SaskEnergy. “There has been growth in residential, business and industrial demand.” In 2015 in particular, SaskEnergy saw its customer base grow a great deal, adding nearly 5,100 new customers. This in-
crease brought the company’s customer base to a total of 385,000. “Large industrials are the fastest-growing customer group by volume, driven by oilfield growth, potash mining expansions and greenfield developments and power generation,” wrote Gooliaff-Beaupre in an email correspondence with the Mercury. “From 2009 to 2016, we’ve seen an increase by 48 per century of natural gas being moved around the province to meet
customers’ growing needs.” Gooliaff-Beaupre asserted that SaskEnergy is continually working on increasing system capacity to accommodate the increasing need for natural gas services throughout the province. Evidence of this growth in capacity is as close to home as Weyburn, where there is a mobile compressor station, just north of the city, installed to direct gas supplies to where there is a higher demand.
New vitals monitor for adult day program By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca
Staff members with St. Joseph’s Hospital’s adult day program are now better equipped to help seniors involved in the program in receiving the services they need, thanks to the help of the United Way. The adult day program’s staff now has access to a Dynamap Vital Monitoring System, giving them the ability to check blood pressure levels, pulse and oxygen levels of participants in the program whenever necessary. This system was purchased with the help of a grant from the United Way. Erin Banbury, manager of long-term care, said the adult day program offers a number of services all in one place, making it more convenient for seniors. The program offers services that range from social activities and games to blood work, blood pressure
monitoring and other things that people may not have access to, as easily, at home. Director of spiritual care Marion Huber said the new monitoring system will be a great help, since not as many members of staff were able to check participants’ blood pressure, for instance, before the purchase of the new machine. “With this machine, any of the staff can assess a patient, as far as monitoring their vitals is concerned,” said Huber. “If you’ve got someone feeling light-headed, anyone can come and assess the situation, using the machine to check it out and get the help that person needs.” Huber said the approximately$4,200 machine will be regularly used, since it can take care of many important health matters all at once. The machine is one of many important items the program has been able to obtain, being a member of the United Way.
“We apply for a grant, on behalf of the adult day program, each year to the United Way. I meet with staff and ask them what they need,” said Huber. “The money St. Joseph’s has, usually goes to staffing, so we can run the program. My thing was, ‘How can we enhance the program?’ We bring whatever is needed, whether it’s machines or musical instruments, through the United Way’s grants.” Huber said another way the grants are helpful, is in how they can be used to sponsor individual people who want to participate in the adult day program, but cannot afford the fee. “We do have funding for folks that might like to attend the program, but who don’t have the finances,” said Huber. “They can come and access anything in the hospital, be it physio or blood work or blood sugar testing. They can get their vitals done regularly, now that we have this machine.”
Marion Huber, director of spiritual care, left, Erin Banbury, manager of long-term care and Vanessa Cote, a licensed practical nurse, all with the St. Joseph’s adult day program were proud to display their new Dinamap vital signs monitor. The machine will make administering services to seniors who participate in the program far easier and more efficient for staff, and was purchased with a grant from the United Way. Photo by Sam Macdonald
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missed just one meeting on Nov. 7, because he was on vacation. Three councillors also missed one meeting. Greg Hoffort was absent from the meeting on Feb. 9, Dennis Moore was absent from the March 16 session, and Lori Carr was on vacation for the meeting on Nov. 23. C o u n c i l l o r Tr e v o r Knibbs missed two meetings. He was on vacation for the Apr. 13 meeting, and he was absent from
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Former ECS student gathers geology presentation prize By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca With files from Costa Maragos
It was a matter of confidence surfacing at the right moment. Sienna Johnson, a fourth-year geology student at the University of Regina won the Best Undergraduate Technical Talk award among her peers at the 2016 Western InterUniversity Geosciences Conference in Saskatoon on Jan. 8. “I was very surprised and relieved when the presentation was over,” Johnson told Costa Maragos, director of external relations for the U of R, shortly after the award was made. “I didn’t know if I would stand out,” “Well, she did stand out,” said Maragos. The conference is an annual student-run event that provides an opportunity for students across Canada to share their ideas and research findings and to network with industry professionals. The judges, said Maragos, “were accomplished geologists. It was a tough audience.” Johnson said she was intimidated at first. “I was only given 10 minutes to talk about a research project I had been working on for months. I had to cut out a lot of fluff dealing with preparation and scientific
method; and focused on results of my research.” Johnson’s presentation was titled Bitumen-filled Natural Fractures of the Souris Valley Marker Bed B in Southern Saskatchewan. “In plain terms, I’m looking for rocks’ potential to produce hydrocarbons,” said Johnson. “The Souris Valley is generally underresearched in this area.” The former Estevan Comprehensive School graduate has also presented her research finding at the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists in Calgary and the Williston Basin Conference in Regina. Johnson, the daughter of Brian and Gloria Johnson, acknowledges that growing up in Estevan where the oil industry is most prominent, influenced her decision to study geology at the U of R. “Taking geology at the U of R has been fabulous. There’s been a lot of support from the professors,” she said. Maragos noted Johnson’s undergraduate thesis supervisor was Dr. Stepehen Bend who has transitioned from professor to mentor over the course of the last year. “I wouldn’t be able to achieve success without his guidance,” Johnson said. Johnson will convocate this spring and will enter the workforce, since
Sienna Johnson, as a high school senior Army cadet, spoke to an audience attending the Robbie Burns night in Estevan. File photo. she’s landed a contract with Areva Resources Canada, a multi-national nuclear energy company. She will be based in Saskatoon. In a recent email exchange with the Mercury, Johnson said “actually I’ve had more summer job
experience in uranium exploration than the oil industry. I decided to take on an honours thesis project that would round out my resume. Plus, I thought it was super interesting.” She went on to suggest she is most interested in
petroleum geochemistry. Johnson, who was also a well-known bagpiper with the Estevan Elks PPCLI Army Cadet Pipe and Drum Corps during her high school years, said she still plays the pipes with the City of Regina Pipe
Band, when she has time. “I had to push that aside the last few summers because I’ve been up north working in exploration camps. I spent all last summer with Areva in Kiggavik, Nunavut, and who could pass that up!”
Council appoints police board members twice Estevan city council had to appoint the members-at-large for the Estevan Board of Police Commissioners twice on Monday night. Council thought they had received applications from incumbents Lyle Yanish and Loren Resler, and newcomers Kevin Roche and Jody Haukeness. Yanish was reappointed, but there was a tie between Resler and Haukeness. Haukeness was declared elected after her name was drawn from a hat. Then, just before the meeting ended, Councillor Greg Hoffort asked for a five-minute recess. It was
learned that Lyle Haukeness wanted to join the police board, but sent the message from the phone of his wife, Jody, which led to the confusion. After another vote, Yanish and Lyle Haukeness were officially on the police board. Council didn’t receive any letters or detailed applications for the police board this year. Mayor Roy Ludwig said they will require more detailed information in future years. Council also approved their committee appointments for 2016. Those committees cover the airport, the police board, the
Leisure Centre, tourism facilities, arts and culture services and much more. *** Police Chief Paul Ladouceur discussed the December meeting of the Estevan traffic control committee. Among the highlights was a recommendation to reduce the speed limit in the 300 block of 11th Avenue to 20 kilometres per hour. The committee has also discussed a speed reduction on Highway 47 north to the city limits. But the biggest issue was reducing the speed in the 1100 and 1200 blocks of Fourth Street from 50
to 30 kilometres per hour. The downtown business improvement district is in favour of the change, Ladouceur said, and the EPS supports it, too. Council sent the request to city clerk Judy Pilloud’s office for review. If they decide to go ahead with the change, first reading of a bylaw would occur at a future meeting. Second and third readings would follow at a later date. Ladouceur noted there would be a phase-in period, with warnings, if a speed limit reduction occurs. Next week’s edition of the Mercury will have
more on this story. *** Council approved a request to have team photos of the Estevan Bruins installed on the north wall of the Affinity Place concourse. The photos, which date back to the late 1950s, had been inside the lobby of the Civic Auditorium. Dynamic Signs has been approached about the project. It would cost about $15,000, and the Estevan Bruins Alumni Association will cover most of the cost. The move is expected to further enhance the appearance of Affinity Place, and add to the Bruin his-
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Police respond to accidents and an impaired driver Officers arrested and charged a 16-year-old with theft under $5,000, after the male stole a debit card and withdrew over $300. An investigation is ongoing and a second youth is facing charges. Police are investigating a complaint of witness intimidation, after a person informed Crown prosecutor and the EPS of an accused sending messages to witnesses at a trial. Officers responded to noise complaint in the core area during the Jan. 15 night shift. The resident of the home and his guest were warned to keep the music down. Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred in the Leisure Centre’s parking lot that night. Members arrested a 20-year-old Bienfait man after police received a com-
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Cold Afternoon Collision Emergency services responded to a collision at the intersection between King Street and 13th Avenue, which left one motorist with minor injuries, around 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 14. According to EPS, a westbound car attempted to make a lefthand turn, onto 13th Ave. While taking the turn, the car cut off an approaching truck. The truck collided with the car, causing it to veer to the right and strike several other vehicles waiting for the light to change, knocking them into one another. Sam Macdonald photo plaint that he was failing to comply with his court ordered sentence. He is to be remanded in custody for court on Jan. 18. Members assisted with trying to locate an elderly
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A collision occurred at a busy intersection earlier during the night shift. A semi unit was attempting to make a wide right turn and collided with a vehicle that was heading in the same direction in the inside right lane. No charges were immediately laid. Police also received a call from a local hotel. A panic button was pressed by staff, who later told police that a guest had been causing some problems. Police spoke to the guest and advised him not to leave his room. No further problems were reported. Officers were called to a two-vehicle collision on Kensington Avenue at Rooney Road during the Jan. 14 day shift. One vehicle was towed from the scene and charges of driving without due care and attention are pending against one of the motorists.
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Estevan Police Service (EPS) members were called to a number of accidents and arrested another impaired driver in recent days. Police received two calls through the Report Impaired Drivers line of potentially impaired motorists leaving an establishment during the Jan. 12 night shift. Members were unable to locate the vehicle involved with the first call. The second call came in a short time later, and enough information was received regarding the direction the vehicle was heading for officers to conduct a traffic stop. A 42-year-old man from Estevan was arrested and provided breath samples. He was subsequently charged for operating a vehicle while over .08 and impaired driving. He will answer to the charge on Feb. 29.
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drastically as many were expecting, and believes prices won’t drop much lower. “I know a lot of people who were saying, when prices were high, that we were going to crash down drastically,” said Ross. “We’re beginning to hit our stabling-out price point for the most part. As slow as things are, people are more adjusted to it and the outlook is more realistic now.” Ross noted the market hit a peak in the summer of 2013. Since then, things have been “correcting themselves out.” He asserts that prices will stay stable at a bottom-mark until another boom. He said that in 2014 Century
21 had over 660 closed transactions, in residential and commercial properties, and in 2015 there were 473. Ross described the downward trend in the number of homeowners upgrading to larger properties. He attributed such a trend to people working with tighter budgets. “Before, they were able to move up as a luxury. Now, we’re going to see that moving up will only happen when it’s a necessity,” said Ross. “People won’t be doing it because they want an extra room or some extra square footage.” Mack said the real estate market will be a “soft market” before sales start to pick up again, and added
she sees no indication that it will pick up any time soon. While people looking to sell property are at a disadvantage, first-time buyers are at an advantage in a market of high vacancies and low real estate prices. Ross said one trend he has noticed has been with first-time homebuyers feeling like they’re getting value in the property they purchase, benefitting from having it easier entering the housing market. “Someone looking to sell won’t get what they got for their house two years ago, before oil prices dropped. But if you’re buying in Estevan, you’re going to get something cheaper than for what
someone else would have paid two years ago,” said Mack. “It’s an easier pill to swallow for people who’ve owned their homes for a long time, as opposed to people who bought them here in the past few years.” Jamie Dyer, a broker with Royal LePage Dream Realty, said he is seeing a great deal of vacancies in industrial property and condominiums, in particular. “Going forward, we need to see buyers. We’re working with a lot of people, but not seeing decisions. So many (buyers) are more on the fence,” said Dyer. “It’s going to be a buyer’s market in 2016, unless we see some drastic changes in the economy.”
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The effects of the continued economic slump can be seen in the prices and availability of property in Estevan’s real estate market. This past year, the housing market has seen a drop in the price of homes and an increase in the number of available units within the city. “In 2015, we’re down almost 28 per cent in total sales, versus 2014. Median sales price of houses changed a bit between 2014 and 2015,” said Linda Mack, a realtor with Re/ Max Blue Chip Realty. “There is so much inventory available that people have had to drop their pric-
es somewhat. Those houses are also on the market for about three months before they’re sold.” Mack noted that no big projects to bring new properties onto the market were undertaken in 2015, a trend that stands in contrast to the new condo units which were built on Larter Road in 2014. “We have a lot of properties with about 180 properties for sale in Estevan,” said Mack. “About 12 units have been selling per month, for the last few months. That’s a lot of inventory, and we have a lot of condos for sale.” Shane Ross, an associate broker and realtor with Century 21, said that prices haven’t been dropping as
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Can’t back away now … too bad Estevan’s city council may have dug themselves a minor economic hole with the budget they now have to climb out of in the near future. At the time of this writing, local ratepayers were looking at a proposed five per cent increase in property taxes and another 10 per cent increase on water consumption bills. Based on the new realities of our rapidly declining economy, we wonder if maybe these councillors might have wanted to rethink and reposition themselves in terms of what they think local taxpayers can handle this fiscal go-round. We have already gone on record stating that tax increases should be expected on a regular basis, to prevent another fall back on local projects and infrastructure needs in a growing community. So we can’t switch the horse in midstream, but this is a pretty hefty horse for the populace to be riding under these conditions when, perhaps, local taxpayers might prefer crossing the stream on a pony … a mode of transportation that would get us across the stream without dumping us in the water. It’s been several years now since a local council has had to deal seriously with anything resembling restraint and with a
Prairie Perspective MURRAY MANDRYK Murray Mandryk is a political columnist with the Leader Post
Victim of circumstance, or reality? To suggest Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback is a victim of circumstances would be inaccurate. Really, he’s nothing more than a victim of cold, hard political reality. Those fortunate enough to be elected as government members, be it at the federal or provincial level, are often destined to have the misfortune of then being elected to serve in opposition. Neither option is within a candidate’s control. Which side of the assembly you get to exercise your own, your party’s or your constituents’ views is left up to the electorate as a whole. However, there are a couple of things that are more certain. If you are a politician, being elected to government, or opposition, sure as hell beats not being elected. It is only by acquiring the approval of the local electorate that you have any voting say on public policy. And Hoback, one of 10 mostly rural
huge debt load sitting on their shoulders, we understand their desire to get on with the business of retiring debt, showing no deficits and still being able to march forward in lockstep with community growth. The hole got a little deeper with the recent signing of a contract agreement with their unionized employees and there will be further financial obligations on our behalf once a deal is signed with the local police association. The cost-of-living index indicates only a modest upward trend this year, if at all, with higher grocery costs being offset by lower prices at the gas pumps. But the lower price at the pumps also translates into lower prices being harvested by a no longer vibrant oil industry. This hasn’t been just a recent, short-lived, slump either. Based on that knowledge, our city councillors could have been cognizant of the local economic conditions and perhaps reined in that tax and utility hike to something closer to two and three per cent and six or seven percent, which would have given residents a bit of breathing room. Estevan will continue to grow, but the construction boom is over for now, as evidenced by the latest building permits
reports. There is a good reason for that. In spite of nearly two years of downturn in the oilpatch, Estevan continues to survive economically, if not thrive. We’ve learned how to tread water over the decades, since we’ve witnessed these types of pullbacks many times. One should think the collective wisdom of council would have done the same. We are in survival mode and probably will be for at least this year and perhaps next. That needs to be reflected by our civic governing bodies. Big spending has to end. We must now protect and maintain what we’ve built, while putting a small, not large dent, in debt reduction to reduce interest payments, if nothing else. We all wish it could be more, but economic realities tell us differently. We understand the dilemma council has, so there was no way to slightly back away from these increases at this late stage, but perhaps the sensitivity factor will be there if the economic malaise continues into this fall season and a new council will begin thinking about the immediate and long-range future needs and our capacity as taxpayers to answer the call.
Conservative MPs from Saskatchewan to be elected last October, seems well aware of the fact he is one of the fortunate few. However, the other certainty is that it’s always easier if you are elected as an opposition MP before being elected as a governing MP, even if it doesn’t always seem that way. Sure, there are times when the work of a government backbencher may seem like the ideal political job. Generally, you are not burdened with the same responsibilities as your colleagues in opposition, such as the responsibility of spending taxpayers’ money. You have the burden of requiring broader knowledge without the resources for acquiring that knowledge. For Hoback, first elected in 2008 as a member of Harper’s then minority government, that has been the situation for his eight-year political career. With the exception of a select few, like former agriculture ministers Gerry Ritz or now, Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan MP Tom Lukiwski, designated to defend Conservative government policies, few government backbenchers were heard. Although, some like former YorktonMelville Conservative MP Garry Breitkreuz or re-elected Cypress Hills-Grasslands MP David Anderson were vocal when it came to fulfilling opposition day promises, like ending the long-gun registry or the Canadian Wheat Board, as a “single-desk” seller. (As previously mentioned, being first elected to opposition holds many advantages, one of them being triumphantly announcing changes advocated as opposition members.) Of course, there were less favourable
aspects of the job like having to explain the failed 2006 Conservative federal election promise to remove non-renewable resources revenue from the equalization formula. However, the beauty of being one of many rank-and-file backbench MPs is that it’s relatively easy to steer clear of the media until such controversies blow over. The job tends to be confined to ribbon cuttings and getting re-elected so the government can either achieve or maintain a majority. But, as an elected opposition MP, Conservatives, like Hoback, must now re-invent themselves as something more than the local political representative in government. They must still be all that, but they must also be someone who can reach out to voters beyond their constituency. Then they must demonstrate why Conservatives are again worthy of the trust of the nation as a whole. “It’s a struggle, no question,” Hoback said in a recent interview. One of the most difficult parts might very well be reaching out to voters, many of them being urban voters from larger cities across the nation who share less with Saskatchewan constituents, Hoback admitted. For that, MPs like Hoback may rely on past private-sector experiences, like his work for Flexi-Coil that took him to South America and allowed him to develop knowledge in foreign policy in that region. But, generally, it means listening, albeit to a wider audience that might not automatically share the views and concerns of your constituents. For Hoback and other Conservative MPs, it’s like starting over.
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Letters to the Editor My limited animal kingdom Young amputee appreciates Norm Park All Things Considered I like communing with animals, especially those you can look in the eye as you read each other. Domesticated dogs, cats, horses I truly appreciate although I’m not so sure cats enjoy visiting with me … or anyone. Steers, bulls and cows are different. Although I enjoy it when they get curious … probably expecting food, which is what takes up 92 per cent of their day. I have enjoyed experiences with domesticated birds, but again, it’s been limited. A few years ago I was supposed to go on a safari in Tanzania. We didn’t make it, but that’s another story. I’ve observed giraffes, tigers, lions and elephants in zoos and circuses and they are so pathetically helpless, you have to feel their pain and frustration. I understand the captivity stuff, but those who have experienced the early morning or late night wanderings of predatory animals in the wild, will tell you how they get to command their space and time, as opposed to man’s obligatory needs, and there is no comparison. An elephant in the wild is totally different from one performing tricks in the circus. Tigers beaten into submission aren’t grand at all. Rhinos and hippos are strange looking and marvelous in their natural habitat, I assume. Unfortunately those habitats are quickly disappearing and therefore, so are they. National Geographic articles I read recently informed me that we lose thousands of bird, insect and animal species every year. I can’t think of a more spectacular sight than a humpback whale breaching out of the water in a grand belly flop. I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing it, other than on video, but I’m sure the sight, in reality, would be an emotional one. I haven’t had a swim with dolphins and don’t intend to, because they’d have to be one of those pathetic captured ones if I did, and I won’t play into that game. I have experienced a romp with stingrays though. I had to join the fray on their terms, not mine. It was a great one or two hours. I got to mingle with a herd of camels for awhile and they too are strange, but classically impressive beasts with bodies adapted over centuries to accommodate their environment. Again, I subjected myself to their surroundings, not mine. The bride tells a story of observing a mother cheetah moving her kittens to a safer location, while on an early morning walk, and how that impressed her. The story impressed me because she’s not the type to get caught up in that type of animal versus person mumble-jumble stuff, at least not as much as I am. I find the squirrels in our neighbourhood great friends and communicators. I truly enjoy our weekly Mexican standoffs around the feeder, eyeing each other. The squirrel provides the suspicion and angst, I provide the stupid made-up animal sounds that make them wag their tails before they head for the trees to continue their observation of “that stupid guy down there who I wish would go away, so I could collect more peanuts.” Meetings with moose and deer have been memorable with cameras, not guns. Polar bears are another wonderful beast in their natural environments. Again, I’ve never seen one in person, but I know they’re all left pawed! Of course I could spend more paragraphs on dogs alone because they come in so many shapes, sizes and personalities, but I think I’ve delivered the message. These creatures share our space and deserve respect … all of them, except the mosquitoes and flies of course.
support for program The Editor: I am a left arm amputee and a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. I recently received a biathlon and kayaking device, thanks to public support of the War Amps key tag service. Biathlons combine cross-country skiing and target shooting. My biathlon device allows me to shoot at practices. I also received my kayaking device in the summer, so I was able to paddle and enjoy the lake. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the War Amps key tag service and to date, more than 1.5 million sets of lost keys have been returned to their owners.
Although it is a free service, donations provide young amputees with financial assistance for artificial limbs and, while growing up, allow us to go to regional seminars with our parents where we learn about the latest in artificial limbs and meet others just like us. Thank you to everyone who has supported The War Amps key tag service, which has helped Canadian amputees like me for the past 70 years. Sincerely, Jesse Ehman A 17-year-old Champ Saskatoon
Canadians selling to the U.S. with low dollar By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca
With the Canadian dollar at low levels, it can be difficult to see the silver lining in such a tough economic time. However, it’s not all gloom and doom. Steve McLellan, CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, said Estevan businesses ought to capitalize on the opportunity the low Canadian dollar means for business south of the border. — specifically in sales to the States. While Canada’s economy is slowing down, McLellan noted the economy in the States continues to grow and doing business with Canada is cheaper for them. “There is money to be made simply by crossing the border. If I go down there to sell something, I’m selling it to them at, essentially, a 30 per cent discount,” said McLellan. “Our dollar is comparatively quite weak, so if we’re buying from them, it’s a challenge. If we’re selling it to them, it’s a good time.” McLellan said business with North Dakota, with an unemployment rate under three per cent, is a blessing for a place as close to the U.S. border as Estevan. Twenty minutes from Estevan, a trip to North Dakota is hardly the sales mission that going to China, or even Toronto or Vancouver would be, he noted. “It’s interesting to think about the services we could provide here, in Saskatchewan, for them. Think about safety training. If a crew in the U.S. is doing safety training, they could deliver it in an Estevan hotel,” said McLellan. “They’d pay (with) Canadian dollars, they’re saving, and not battling the high rates of occupancy and costs of rooms in North Dakota.” McLellan said it’s impossible that there isn’t some business need in North Dakota, with such a low unemployment rate. Those needs, he added, can be met by Saskatchewan companies willing to look south of the border. McLellan said a multitude of business opportunities
exist in North Dakota, specifically in oil and gas. “Estevan has a lot of expertise in the oil sector, and North Dakota’s a huge part of the Bakken. But I would go beyond that. With the oil business as it is in North Dakota, other sectors are short-staffed,” said McLellan. “You name it, and they probably need it. If I was in Estevan and selling anything, I’d go to North Dakota and see what I could sell there.” Manpreet Sangha, economic development officer with the City of Estevan, said the city is prepared for whatever the coming economic year will bring, with a market plan designed to attract American investment and promote local businesses. “For that, we are advertising in certain magazines and papers that circulate in the States,” said Sangha. “Other than that, on the tourism side, we’re promoting energy tours and fishing opportunities at Boundary Dam.” Sangha said energy tours and tourism are a vital part of the draw to Estevan, particularly in the summer. When the Visitor Centre opens, she said the city tries to do as many energy tours as possible, along with promoting Boundary Dam and Woodlawn Regional Park. Every year, economic development sets a goal. This year, Sangha noted it has been difficult to do so, given current economic conditions. However, the general goal for 2016 is to increase the number of visitors for rental and commercial development within the city. “We’re working on strategies to attract foreign direct investment. We’re also trying to diversify into other sectors, not just oil and gas,” said Sangha. “We’ll be making some plans around that this year. We did our economic development plan in 2012, focused on labour retention, investment attraction and retail development. We’re trying to develop on that, this year.” With the economy at a slower pace, Sangha noted economic development
wants to tailor its plan to the needs and limitations of the current situation. One important goal is to complete projects that have been started in previous years, such as the drafting profiles for the city. “We’re working on different profiles, like neighbourhood profiles of Estevan. The community profile will be revised,” said Sangha. “We’re working on it to speed up the interest we get in investment-related inquiries. We want to have documents we can point out to potential investors in 2016.” Rebecca Westling, destination marketing and communications consultant with the City of Estevan, said Americans entering Canada had increased eight per cent overall at the end of October 2015. Approximately five per cent more Americans have been reported entering Saskatchewan from the same time period, at road borders between Saskatchewan and the U.S. Also, around nine per cent more Americans were entering Saskatchewan through the two border crossings closest to Estevan, at the North Portal and Noonan border crossings, at the end of October 2015. Westling noted the increases indicate one positive impact from the lower Canadian dollar. “It’s difficult to predict what’s to come because of the instability of the dollar. We’re hoping that slow increase we have seen continues, and travellers keep coming to Saskatchewan,” she said. “Saskatchewan’s visitors prominently come to fish and hunt. They take a longer booking window, and that has a better impact on Saskatchewan tourism as a whole.” Westling added the lower Canadian dollar is encouraging Saskatchewan residents to stay closer to home and travel more within Canada. Approximately 20 per cent fewer Saskatchewan residents took road trips to the States by the end of October 2015, with 24 per cent fewer Canadians crossing into the U.S. through border crossings near Estevan.
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EAGM introduces printmaking exhibits By Sam Macdonald smacdonald@estevanmercury.ca
The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM) introduced a number of print media-based art exhibits last week, at a reception featuring three collections of pieces from a professor, a group of artists and an old master of printmaking. The EAGM introduced the work of Robert Truszkowski, in an exhibit entitled So Much Ice, on Jan. 15. Also introduced was a collection of works entitled Surface Beauty, a series of works by members from the Regina printing studio, Articulate Ink. A number of Jack Cowin print art pieces, provided by the Saskatchewan Arts Board, were also on display at the event, fitting with the printmaking theme of the show. Truszkowski, a fine arts professor at the University of Regina, has had his printmaking work exhibited internationally and is well known for his style. His work draws on a combination of sources from culture and pop culture, such as religion and rap music, to create art that often seems, at a glance, to be dissonant and chaotic. The works included in So Much Ice embody a synthesis of subjects and imagery that appear to have nothing to do with one another, which at first glance, often seems surreal and irreverent. The exhibit and the piece after it’s named,
The printmaking in Robert Truszkowski’s So Much Ice exhibit is among the many works in the eclectic layered artwork style featured at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum. So Much Ice, both embody that strange tension, combining the imagery, like primary-coloured patterns, and vintage-flower prints with a printed slang phrase that evokes a rapper’s lifestyle. Truszkowski said, in a speech to guests at the show, that his creations reflect the sporadic manner by which he expresses himself and his perspectives on to the world, in ways that seem to contradict one another, until
more thoroughly examined. “The way I view the world is in a series of tangential kinds of digressions and pop culture. There’s something about using parables to explain and understand the world as I see it,” said Truszkowski. “The funny thing is my parables come out of rap lyrics and labels of printed material, or other strange, esoteric seemingly unrelated things.” Truszkowski noted
there is a major theme of taking things apart and putting them back together in printmaking, which is a style that is deliberate and historically informed. Printmaking often draws on the kinds of themes of knowledge and communication, from the various sources it uses for inspiration. “This is not a mistake. I’m interested in pop culture, the history of print, making print media, as a means of conveying in-
formation and connecting people,” said Truszkowski. “The invention of movable type by Gutenberg set people on the path to where they are now.” Truszkowski said his works look irreconcilable at first glance, but the tension they symbolize begs viewers to take an interest and find a connection between things. “I think about these spaces where we have to go out of routine, and into a space where there’s a disruption,” Truszkowski said. “That’s what keeps me interested.” Caitlin Mullan with Articulate Ink, spoke to guests
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about how Truszkowski’s work inspired her and the other founding members to pursue a career that eventually brought them to a point at which they established their own studio. The group started with second-hand printing equipment in a small location in Regina and slowly grew their business. Since it’s beginnings five years ago, Articulate Ink’s studio has accrued more equipment to do printmaking and has relocated to a larger building. The studio has also switched to a more environmentally friendly printmaking process and has started taking on members and running workshops on the many processes they perform. Michelle Brownridge, also with Articulate Ink, said people in the community in Regina support the studio with their business, through their printmaking needs. That helps sustain the building, along with the financial support it receives from the Saskatchewan Arts Board. Jack Cowin’s contributions in Saskatchewan printmaking were acknowledged as a final note during the reception. Cowin was a renowned professor at the U of R, and was credited for bringing printmaking into prominence as an art style in Saskatchewan. Cowin inspired the careers and works of all those whose work was on display that night. So Much Ice and the collection of Cowins printmaking pieces will be on display at the EAGM until Feb. 26. Articulate Ink’s Surface Beauty will be displayed at the gallery until March 4.
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OTS looking forward to a busy year with events and involvements By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
The Estevan Oilfield Technical Society (OTS) is looking forward to another busy year with their annual events and other endeavours. The 57th annual OTS Oilmen’s open bonspiel will be held from March 17 to 19 at the Power Dodge Curling Centre. It’s a threeday event this year that will end on a Saturday; in previous years, it has been a four-day competition ending on a Sunday. “We’re hoping that makes it a little bit more of an exciting event,” said
OTS president Conrad Meili, who was elected as the organization’s president in November. “The finals will be on a Saturday night instead of a Sunday afternoon, so that will allow the final matches to be watched by more people, and have the winners announced in front of a crowd rather than quietly on a Sunday.” The early bird rate of $280 per rink will end on Jan. 31. Meili concedes it’s difficult to secure a lot of corporate and sponsorship donations right now due to the state of the economy, but entrants get a lot for
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local high school students each year. “The website is a good resource,” said Meili. “It’s a good platform to showcase that sort of stuff. And we’re also encouraging past members, or anyone else that has put any time into the initiatives that have been done through the Estevan OTS, to come forward and send us information on things that have been done, so we can continue building on the website.” The previous website served the OTS well for nearly a decade, but Meili believes the new site is more modern, and more friendly for mobile users. “We’ve added a calendar to the main page, and we’re encouraging other oilfield groups around the area to submit their dates for their events, so we can add them to the calendar, and give people one spot to check in on oilfield events,” said Meili. It will also allow visitors to have all the information about the OTS’s upcoming events, and there is a page dedicated to the
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Electrical industry leaders meet local college students By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca
Students engaged in the Level 1 electrical training course at the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute (SETI) – Southeast College campus in Estevan, played host to some electrical energy partners on Jan. 13. The course instructor, Brian Johnson, welcomed the guests, explaining how the 20-week course is an excellent pre-employment training regime scaled to encompass such things as electrical code, electrical circuits and other key elements of the electrical trade based on the same criteria as required by Saskatchewan Polytechnic schools. “There is lab work involved and at the end of each unit, the students take a test that requires a 60 per cent success level in order to pass on to the next level,” Johnson said. Sheena Onrait, spokeswoman for Southeast College said the campus in Estevan is currently offering the Level II course as well, the only one in the province that is offered outside the provincial polytechnic schools. There are eight students enrolled in the Level I course and 12 are registered in the Level II program for construction electricity, “just down the hall
here,” said Onrait. Johnson said the students he is instructing will be writing their exams on Feb. 11. “At that point they can seek employment as an apprentice electrician with invaluable skills to take to the workplace. These people have made their choice for a profession, they’ve displayed a lot of interest, attendance has been strong. They’ll be prepared to start a career,” Johnson said, adding that “if the challenge for a company is to find a new, good employee, we’ll have them here.” During introductions, it was pointed out some of the Level I students had decided to make weekly drives from Regina and White City just to take the Estevan classes, which demonstrates their level of commitment. Mike Messer of Cenovus Energy and Trevor Dutka of Tarpon Energy Services, introduced themselves and pointed to some of the expectations they would have of future employees. Aubrey Agarand of the City of Estevan was also in attendance to review the program from the public works perspective. The students, Dalton Morrisey, Austin Sastaunik, Kerri Rieger, Jody Seeman, Chris Cobb, Travis Corbin, Ryan Fogarty and Nick Ha-
Students in the Southeast College Level I electrical course are, from the left: Dalton Morrisey, Austin Sastaunik, Kerri Rieger, Jody Seeman, Chris Cobb, Travis Corbin and Ryan Fogarty. Missing from the phto is Nick Hagel.
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Nick Hagel, left, a Level I electrical technician course student chats with Aubrey Agarand from the City of Estevan, who was attending last week’s meet and greet open house at the Estevan Southeast College campus. gel visited with the energy representatives and college administrators during a luncheon break provided by the college and Johnson showed the visitors some of
the hands-on work that had been completed by the students while outlining some of the additional skills they had acquired during the first half of the course.
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Impaired driver fined, two cases adjourned At the regular sitting of the Estevan provincial court, Pierre Bissonette, 48, was ordered to pay a total of $2,600 in fines and was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle for one year, after pleading guilty to driving under the influence. The Crown advised that on Oct. 17, 2015, Bissonette was told to leave a liquor establishment after an angry outburst. Bissonette, upon leaving, was offered a taxi ride home, declined and operated a 1999 Dodge pickup truck, driving southbound on 13th Avenue, and was stopped by the police. Bissonette provided two breath samples, each reading 1.5 mg/L. He was subsequently arrested for driving while over the legal limit.
Aggravating factors included the fact that Bissonette had a criminal record, with previous offences that include two prior convictions of impaired driving, possession of property obtained by crime and assault with a weapon. The Crown indicated that another aggravating factor was Bissonette declining a cab ride home. Bissonette’s lawyer contended the incident was a serious lapse of judgement, pointing out the last time Bissonette was convicted for an impaired driving offence was a decade ago. He noted that Bissonette is a self-employed business owner and operator in Estevan, and financially supports two adult children. Bissonette made an early guilty plea to the charges made against him.
“I ended up storming out of a bar, because I was watching a baseball game and had a reaction to a play on TV,” said Bissonette. “They ended up kicking me out for that. It was not my intention to drive, but I ended up doing it, and I regret doing it.” Presiding judge Lane Wiegers acknowledged Bissonette’s early guilty plea as an indication of remorse and a strong mitigating factor. Wiegers warned Bissonette, referencing his prior convictions, noting that if he were to be convicted again, it would result in jail time. Bissonette was ordered to pay a $2,000 fine and a mandatory $600 victim fine surcharge. Travis Milford made his first appear-
ance in court to have the charge against him read. Wiegers read that Milford caused a disturbance in or near a public place, on 13th Avenue, on Nov. 28, 2015, by swearing and using insulting language. After the charge was read, Milford stated he wished to plead guilty. In response to the plea, the matter was adjourned until Feb. 1, for the Crown to get more information about the case. Karry Biette’s lawyer, Aaron Fox, contacted the court regarding the charges against his client. Fox stated that he received the accident reconstruction report from the Oct. 14 single-vehicle crash, for which Biette has been charged. The matter was adjourned until Feb. 8 so Fox and Biette could review the report.
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Elecs scorch Eagles By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
The Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs junior boys’ basketball team trounced the Weyburn Comprehensive School Eagles 63-47 to win the B-side championship at the Elecs home tournament on Saturday. “We just played together as a team,” said Elecs coach Rob Gallaway. “Everybody came out and helped. Guys
off the bench picked us up and we got a little bit of a push and rolled with it.” “Jack McGeough, he really stepped it up off the bench,” added Elecs centre Carter Davenport about his fellow pivot. “It was just a combined effort. It was really well played.” The Elecs and Eagles engaged in a back-and-forth battle through the first half with both clubs matching each other point for point. A lapse by Estevan in the
final four minutes of the first quarter when the team seemed to frequently turn the ball over without getting a shot off ended with Weyburn taking a 15-11 lead into the second quarter. Estevan battled back in the second on the strong offensive play of point guard Jay Farley Espina, who drained 12 points in the frame including a clutch three with seconds remaining to give the Elecs a 33-30 lead heading into the second half.
Team Janssen, with from left, Kristen Carlson, Megan Parsons, Sarah Leverton and Kolby Janssen, missing is Conner Piche, took home the U15 gold medal after posting a 4-0 record at the Youth Spiel. Photo by Jamie Harkins.
Local rinks earn gold By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
Estevan’s Team Janssen was a newly formed rink at the annual McComb Automotive Youth Spiel at the Power Dodge Curling Centre this weekend, but that didn’t stop them from going 4-0 in the tournament and taking home the under-15 gold medal. Team Janssen, which includes Kolby Janssen, Sarah Leverton, Megan Parsons, Conner Piche and Kristen Carlson, began the weekend with a Friday night victory over Team Kmita. The next morning Team Janssen beat Team Blancard before stopping fellow Estevan rink Team Keating at midday, setting up a final game with Team Magyar later that afternoon. “They were pretty good,” said Kolby, 14, about their Saturday afternoon opponents. “We just put a lot of guards out there to make sure we draw a lot and try to take a little momentum and make it a challenge for them and us too.” The Janssen rink beat Team Magyar 7-2 thanks in part to stealing two in the sixth and final end. The Estevan rink seemed to score at will in the game, recording multiple points both with the hammer and without. Kolby said he usually plays with Team Johnson, which includes Kyle Johnson, Lucas Wallewein, Rachel Kramer and Caitlyn Green. They finished with a 0-3 record in the under-18 bracket of the McComb’s Youth Spiel. He said Estevan Curling Club manager Pauline Ziehl Grimsrud asked him
to skip the U15 team this weekend, considering his prior experience, and everyone seemed to come together well. “The team has been pretty good,” he said. “The kids this week all know each other. I know them from Estevan. I curl with them with the league here, not with a team together, but I’ve curled with them before.” Also curling out of Estevan in the U15 bracket was the Keating rink of Jamison Keating, Angelle Avery, Kayle Carlson and Katrina Zinchuk, who finished with a 0-4 record. Joining Team Johnson in the U18 division was a second Janssen rink, consisting of Cameron Janssen, Trey McIntyre, Selena DeBruyne and Renai Easton, who finished 1-2 in the spiel. Team Ryan, who is skipped by Jaedon Miller and includes Rachel Ryan, Laurel Oberkirsch and Jordan Walter, won the U18 gold medal with a 10-5 finals win over Team Murray. Ziehl Grimsrud said she was pleased with the Youth Spiel’s turnout considering the -25 C weather blanketing the region over the two days. She said many families stayed overnight on Friday and kept the curling centre busy with activity during the weekend cheering on the kids. “Anybody who would have come down would have been impressed with the shot making that was going on,” said Ziehl Grimsrud, noting teams from Regina, Assiniboia, Moose Jaw, Gainsborough, Weyburn and Estevan competed at the event. “We had a huge coverage of the southeast corner, so I was really happy with that.”
After the two teams battled in an exchange of points through the beginning of the third quarter, Estevan began to take control near the end. Riding a strong game defensively in the paint by Davenport, who also contributed offensively with four points in the quarter, the Elecs jumped out to a 47-39 lead heading into the final 10 minutes. The Elecs’ Lais Lindquist and Luigi Ambita took over the game from there. The Grade 9 and 10 players, respectively, controlled the play defensively recording a number of steals from the Eagles, while also putting points on the scoreboard. Lindquist notched six of his eight total points in the frame, and Ambita registered four of his 14. “We always like playing (Weyburn) and like beating them,” said Gallaway. “This is the third time we’ve played them well and we’ve beat them all three times.” The Elecs got the opportunity to face the Eagles in the B-side championship game after losing their first game of the tournament 6648 to the Moose Jaw Vanier Vikings on Friday night, before rebounding the next morning with a 61-36 win over the Caronport Cougars. The Swift Current Colts took the A-side final with a 68-44 win over the Vikings. “Our first game could have gone a lot better,” said Davenport. “We were dogging it and we really should have picked up the first game. If we would have played how we played this game there was a very good chance we would have beat them.” Gallaway said the team is enjoying a good start to their season and every player is showing improvement each time they get on the court. He said they lost a key point guard in Grade 10 player John Sasi to the senior team and are trying to find a replacement for his leadership and vision, but different players are stepping up in a bid to take over that spot. “The Grade 9’s, they’re getting more playing time and they’re helping out and they’re starting to learn more,” he said. “I think by the end of the year we’ll probably be one of the best junior teams out there.”
Elec Lais Lindquist drives to the basket during the third quarter of Estevan’s 63-47 win against the Eagles. Photo by Jamie Harkins.
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Bruins seek killer instinct after shootout loss By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
The CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins let a win over the Kindersley Klippers slip through their fingers on Saturday at Affinity Place, instead suffering a wild come-from-behind 5-4 shootout loss. “We just have to have a killer instinct and when we get up a couple goals we have to play the same way as we were to get up the couple goals,” said Bruins defenceman Zach Douglas. “We can’t sit back and let them come to us.” The Klippers’ Daniell Lange helped Kindersley head home with the win when he swerved into the Bruins’ zone during the second round of the shootout and snapped a shot from the faceoff circle top corner glove side on newly acquired Estevan goaltender Daniel Wapple. The shootout winner came shortly after
he brought the Klippers to within one of the Bruins with a deflection past a sprawling Wapple with 59 seconds left in regulation. Kindersley’s Branden Scheidl brought the game into extra time 46 seconds later on a shot short side on Wapple from in close off a pass out front by Lange. “We’ve got a group that is very resilient and throughout the course of the year we’ve had a lot of these types of games,” said Klippers head coach Geoff Grimwood, whose team moved to 20-18-1-2 with the win. “We’ve got to find a way to start better, but our third periods have been very good.” Estevan began the game flying with Jason Duret scoring his ninth of the season just 37 seconds into the first period. Bruins defenceman Tyler King made the score 2-0 with his first SJHL goal at the 4:24 mark of the first with a slapper from the point that found the top corner on
Kindersley goalie Nathan Hargrave. The Bruins’ Darcy DeRoose potted his team leading 20th of the season on the power play 3:15 into the second when he batted a rebound over Hargrave’s shoulder, who had gone down to make the initial save. The Klippers’ Sam Binfet replied on the man advantage one minute later by poking the puck past Wapple after it had slipped out front. Kindersley’s Josh Bly scored the Klippers’ second power-play marker a little over eight minutes into the third when he dangled past the Estevan defence before snapping a shot over Wapple’s glove from the top of the crease. Tyson Predinchuk put Estevan back up by two with 1:20 remaining while shorthanded with a one-timer from Duret, before Kindersley staged the last minute heroics. “We got to have a killer
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instinct and some of it is on the defensive side and some of it is on the offensive side,” said Chris Lewgood, head coach and general manager of the Bruins. “We can’t play the third period the way we did and expect to win consistently.” The Bruins (22-16-0-3) took eight penalties ver-
sus Kindersley leading to two power goals against, while Wapple faced 44 shots. Those numbers are exactly the same from the night before when the Melfort Mustangs (27-11-3-2) came back from two goals down in the third before eventually losing 6-5 on a shootout winner by Predinchuk.
Melfort took five penalties and allowed 44 shots against on Friday, while Kindersely went down one man seven times and gave up 37 shots. “We got three (points) out of four, but I don’t think we played that good,” said Douglas. “We were lucky to get out of here with three points.”
Recently acquired Bruins left-winger Landon Gross takes a shot on the Klippers net during the second period of Kindersley’s 5-4 shootout win over Estevan at Affinity Place on Saturday. Photo by Jamie Harkins.
Estevan’s Taeghen Hack, seen taking a shot on the Calgary Renegade goalie, and Emily Marshall travelled to Calgary on the weekend to play with the Saskatchewan under-16 girls’ water polo team that competes in the National Championship League. During the 3-day tournament both girls played important roles on the team scoring goals and making strategic plays, but the team came up short winning two of six games. Photo submitted.
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The Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs junior girls basketball team won the final tournament played in the Weyburn Junior High School gymnasium on the weekend. The Elecs, with back row from left, assistant coach Lauren Kobitz, Jean Rose Be, Page Mostowchuk, Paige Buhler, coach Kevin Kobitz, Ashley Wilson, Mackenzie Park, Ruth Pecson; middle, Bernadette Pangan, Caz Barnstable, Meghan Wright, Janae Stewart; front, Alaura Florizone and Bailee Mickel; missing is Dinalyn Coronel, defeated Weyburn Junior High 32-31, Melville 41-22, Foam Lake 31-17 and Swift Current 64-25 to take the title. Photo submitted.
Vipers showcase defensive skill against Thunder By Jamie Harkins sports@estevanmercury.ca
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after the goal resulting in numerous attempts on Vipers netminder Keara Merriman, who seemed to excel under the heat. With 7:28 remaining in the first, the Vipers’ Jacey Farr unleashed a wrist shot from the point that found its way into the back of the net thanks to players from both sides blocking Mutrie’s vision of the puck. After another solid pad save from Merriman on a shot from in close by the Thunder ’s Kordel Duncan that left the forward shaking his head in disbelief, the Vipers made the score 3-0 on the power play when Adah De Leeuw wristed the puck into the top corner short side from the middle of the face-off circle with 49 seconds remaining. Thunder captain Kyler Gingras replied when he slammed a cross-crease pass from line mate Tyler Leverton by Merriman and into an open side a little over three minutes into the second. The Vipers goalie left the ice with 5:42 remaining in the frame making way for Chloe Sorenson, who came up with a big pad save on Gingras shortly after stepping into the net. Wanner finished off the scoring about seven and a half minutes into the third on a shot along the ice from the middle of the faceoff circle that slipped under Mutrie’s pad. The home exhibition win comes on the heels of an A-side champion-
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Kelly Panteluk explains why Kelly Panteluk Construction Ltd. wanted to support Saskatchewan’s new children’s hospital. The company announced a $450,000 donation that will be directed to a new multidisciplinary assessment room. Lisa Landrie photo.
Panteluks provide big donation for new Sask children’s hospital By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca
Kelly Panteluk Construction Ltd.’s (KPCL) support for a new children’s hospital in Saskatchewan has gone to a new level. The Estevan-based dirt moving company presented a $450,000 cash donation to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan (CHFS) on Jan. 12. The business had already donated $50,000 towards the project, so their total contribution now stands at half a million dollars. The $450,000 donation will be directed to a new multidisciplinary assessment room in the hospital’s pediatric outpatient department. It will provide an assessment space to help children at risk for issues related to genetic, neuro motor and metabolic disorders, and many other acute or chronic conditions. “It’s going to be a room used by multiple professions who specialize in areas such as physical abilities, speech and language skills, hearing and vision (abilities), developmental skills and more,” said Brynn Boback-Lane, the president and CEO of the CHFS. She told the Mercury that it will offer an ideal environment for evaluating and assessing of a child’s physical or social development. The area will be known as the KPCL Construction Multidisciplinary Assessment Room. Mary Panteluk from KPCL said it was tough to select which component of the hospital they wanted their name attached to, but they eventually went with the assessment room. “It’s important to diagnose if there are any difficulties earlier on in a child’s
life,” said Mary Panteluk. Any opportunity to donate to the new children’s hospital would be rewarding. “The importance to us was getting that added money raised so that facility can be completed,” said Kelly Panteluk. The Panteluks believe the new children’s hospital will improve the lives of Saskatchewan families. “We’ve been looking for a project for the last little while, as a company, that is going to add value to the lives of the people of Saskatchewan,” he said. “Knowing they needed some more money – they still have to raise about $25 million – we wanted to get behind it and throw our company name behind it and our family name behind to support it.” The Panteluk family has not had any members who have stayed at a children’s hospital, added Mary Panteluk, but some of the KPCL employees have had family members who have needed the neonatal intensive-care units in the province. Some have had to travel outside of the province to receive care. “We’re supporting the families of Saskatchewan as they get the infrastructure in place to keep families closer to home when they are going through tougher times with health-care and trying to get things resolved on that end,” she said. KPCL and the CHFS started talking about a donation in March of last year. Supporting organizations related to health care has been a priority to KPCL throughout the company’s history. Mary noted the business made a significant donation towards the construction of St. Joseph’s Hospital during the fundraising campaign for the hospital more than 25 years ago.
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The company’s other contribution to the new children’s hospital was a $50,000 cheque to the Child Life Zone last summer. The Panteluks said it’s a play area where young people can be themselves. Saskatchewan’s new children’s hospital will be the first facility in North America to incorporate this area while it is being constructed; in other hospitals, it has been added afterwards. “Research shows that … it’s going to help the child’s healing process with that added wing within the hospital, and having fun,” he said. Country music legend Garth Brooks was in Saskatchewan last year to promote the Child Life Zone. Boback-Lane said the CHFS has already raised about $50 million for the hospital, but they still have to raise $25 million to ensure they have all the necessary equipment, enhancements and technology available when the hospital opens.
“The support and generosity of the people throughout this province really reflects that people are very supportive of a dedicated children’s and maternal hospital for the province’s people, their families and their children,” said BobackLane. Construction on the new children’s hospital started in late August, and is expected to continue until 2019. “Right now, you’ll see on the skyline of Saskatoon two large construction cranes, and they are bringing in all of the steel work and any large structural pieces,” said Boback-Lane. It won’t be long before the first three floors are taking shape. The Panteluks’ contribution is a reflection of families helping families, and the CHFS is thrilled with their support. “Saskatchewan is getting better because of people like the Panteluk family and KPCL,” said Boback-Lane.
Club hosts jam session Submitted by Shirley Graham Words of wisdom: it is better to keep your mouth shut and look like a fool, than to open it and remove all doubt. A smaller than usual crowd was present for our jam session on Jan. 10, and once the music was turned down, we all had a good time. The next session will be on Valentine’s Day. Colin Renwick and Rose Weinrauch were the winners at shuffleboard for the week of Jan. 11. Joe Claude and Marg
Renwick were second. The winner in bridge was Helen Parish. Doris Heidinger was second and Irma Lesiuk was third. Clarence Morgan was the winner in cribbage. Wilf Marcotte was second and Charlene Anderson was third. A small boy held out his hand to his father and asked, “Dad, what kind of bug is this?” The father replied, “It’s a lady bug, son.” Wide-eyed, the little boy exclaimed, “Boy, Dad, you sure have good eyes.”
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Daryl Leslie Cox Darryl Leslie Cox, late of Midale, SK. passed away peacefully on January 4, 2016 at the age of 75. Darryl was predeceased by his parents, Wilbert and Alice Cox and nephew, Roger Malley. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Lorraine {nee Dreger} Cox of Midale, SK. son, Timothy (Sabine) Cox of Cookstown, ON; daughter, Joanne Alexander of Calgary, AB; grandchildren, Bryn and Samuel Alexander; sister, Beverley (Denis) Malley of Medicine Hat, AB; nephews, Kevin Malley and Shaun (Rita) Malley, great nephews, Troy and Brandon Malley; niece, Josephine Malley; great nephew, Vincent (Courtney) Landon and Emma Malley; great nephew, Travis Malley; aunt Gina Arneson; sisters in law, Helen Francis and Nel Dreger as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Darryl grew up in the Parry and Milestone districts and he went to high school at Yellow Grass. After completing Teacher’s College in Regina, he taught at Truax, Ogema and Lang. Darryl and Lorraine were married at Lang in May of 1964 and lived at Yellow Grass for another year. They bought their first home from Ethel Dunn while living in Yellow Grass. In 1965, the Cox’s moved to Griffin where Darryl taught for two years. Timothy was born in 1965. Darryl, always one for technology, installed a clothes dryer as a surprise when Lorraine and Timothy arrived home from the hospital. Joanne was born in 1966. This time the gifts were a coloured television set and a rocking chair. Soon after the children were born the family moved to Fillmore as Darryl taught school there from 1967 to 1970. Continuing his love of new gadgets, Darryl surprised Lorraine with a new dishwasher for Christmas in 1967. Dishwashers were not very common in households at that time. The family returned to Griffin for the next seven years where Darryl was the principal of Griffin School. For many years Darryl also drove a school bus so he could earn extra money for the family. Many Griffin children have fond memories of that school bus being used to take trick-or-treaters to the local farmhouses as well. Darryl continued to take classes towards his degree - doing it the hard way - continuing to teach each year while taking classes during the winter followed by summer school classes. “Together” was the theme of the family’s lifestyle. Whenever Darryl took summer school classes in the 1960’s he would move the family to an apartment in Saskatoon for six weeks. Darryl convocated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1970 with a Bachelor of Education Degree and a History major. In 1977 Darryl purchased a quarter of land near Midale. That same year, he accepted the principal’s position at Macoun where the Cox family lived for two years. His last teaching position was on staff at Weldon School at Bienfait for the next eleven years. The family moved to Midale in 1986 where Darryl renovated the home he bought. Darryl superannuated in 1990 with thirty years of teaching experience. Darryl and Lorraine took their first trip to Phoenix in 1990 and they have been going down to Mesa, Arizona every winter since then! Darryl’s hobbies include building furniture, doing carpenter work, collecting and restoring antique tractors and antique cars; exchanging and trading Lion’s Club pins and of course he loved to golf with his Arizona friends. Over the years the family travelled a lot together. While the children were still in school, the family took many trips during the Christmas holidays - to San Francisco, Los Angeles, El Paso, Houston, and to New Orleans. Summer trips were taken across Canada. In the later years, Darryl and Lorraine travelled together - including trips to Berlin, Germany where Timothy and Sabine were married. Two more trips to Europe after that - where he would rent a car - Darryl even drove in downtown Rome. Timothy and Sabine moved to Toronto in 1997 and Darryl and Lorraine have driven there every summer since then to visit them. Numerous road trips include a vacation in Alaska; another trip to the eastern states – to Virginia Beach, Williamsburg and Gettysburg in the summer of 2013 and this past summer to Newfoundland and Labrador. Darryl and Lorraine have had holidays in Hawaii and Florida and more recently discovered cruises, enjoying four cruises since 2012. Darryl and Lorraine bowled, they curled, loved to dance and spent lots of happy times playing cards with friends. Darryl built three cabins - one on Long Beach at White Bear Lake, Carlyle; second cabin at Manitou Beach, Watrous; a third cabin at Mistusinne on Lake Diefenbaker near Elbow. Darryl was a member of the Midale Museum for many years. He spent countless hours doing volunteer work and serving on the executive. Darryl was District Governor of Lions Club International for District 5CE in South East Saskatchewan in 1990 - 1991. Later he served as “Train the Trainer” for Lions Club. His district included the Multiple District of Saskatchewan, North Dakota and South Dakota during the years 1992 - 1995. He was a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow which was an award for his work with the Lions Club and their work helping the blind. Darryl had Life Membership in the International Association of Lions Clubs. Darryl was generous and willing to help others. His hands were always ready to fix something or to build something. Family was most important to Darryl. He was always devoted to helping his parents in whatever ways that he could throughout their lifetimes. He expressed his feelings that his wife, his children and his grandchildren were the most important possessions in the world! Darryl, we love you. You will be missed and always remembered. Visitation was held on Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, Saskatchewan. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Midale, Saskatchewan with Pastor Cicely McDougall officiating. Garth Holman gave the eulogy. A Private Family Interment took place at Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Active Pallbearers were Walt Stregger, Doug Heibein, Raymond Carlson, Daryl Carlson, Russell Casler and Duane Lunde. Donations in memory of Darryl may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church at Box 372, Midale, Saskatchewan, S0C 1S0 or Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral ChapelWeyburn, Saskatchewan 306842-5432. Marie Wood 1940 – 2016 Marie Gertrude Wood of Estevan, SK passed away at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the age of 75 years. Marie will be forever loved and missed by her son Clarke, daughter-in-law Andrea and granddaughter Charlotte. Marie also leaves to mourn her passing, good friends, Don & Lynn Kindopp and Lawrence & Donna Burnard. She was predeceased by her husband Willis.A Memorial Service was be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at St. Paul’s United Church, Estevan, with Don Kindopp officiating. A lunch reception took place in the auditorium at St. Paul’s United Church immediately following the service. Interment took place in the Columbarium at the Estevan City Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in Marie’s memory may do so directly to 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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The Estevan Police Association has lined up a magical show for the whole family for next month. The 2016 Magic Variety Show will include the talents of several Regina based magicians, including Steve Hamilton, Trevor and Lorena Watters and Richy Roy. “We’re really excited that the Estevan Police Association can be part of this. I think it’s a great opportunity for the city of Estevan to have something like this going on,” said Sgt. Evan Handley with the Estevan Police Service (EPS). “They go around Saskatchewan and do a quick little tour. We’re lucky to be added to their list this year.” Proceeds from the event will go to support the Estevan Family Resource
Centre. The event will feature a combination of magic tricks, illusions and comedy. Handley said there’ll be some fresh material delivered onstage, and noted he’s glad it’s happening, since it’s not often such an event can be arranged to take place in the city “I don’t think they’ll be chopping boxes in half or something like that. These guys are pros, and are going around the world doing this,” sand Handley. “I think it should be exciting fun. It’s geared toward kids, and is something to make the kids go ‘Ooh’ and ‘ahh.’ I think everyone will have a good time and be entertained.” The show is set to take place at Estevan Comprehensive School on Feb. 4, starting at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact the EPS.
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Faith Lutheran Church Sunday Service 10:30 am Nicholson Centre Pastor Dan Krauss Phone: 306-471-8130 All Are Welcome Faithlc.ca
ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH
Sunday Worship 10:30am Nursery & Children’s Ministries Available Sunday School at 9:30am
Friday Night Youth 7:30 pm (gr 7-12) Children’s Clubs -Wednesdays- 7-8 pm 140 King Street (across from Staples)
306.634.2601
www.estevanalliancechurch.com /estevanalliance
PASTORS: JIM KEDGE & WAYLON KLIX
Trinity Lutheran Church E.L.C.I.C.
Sunday Worship & Sunday School - 10am
738 - 2nd Street, Estevan Church Office: 306-634-5684 E: trinity.luth@sasktel.net Website: www.etlc.ca
THE SALVATION ARMY Estevan Community Church
11:00 a.m. - Sunday Service ALL WELCOME!
1302 - 8th St., Estevan Office Phone: 306-634-3116 Email: estevan.cofc@sasktel.net TIM PIPPUS
SUNDAY SERVICES: Bible Study - 10:00 a.m. • Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship - Sunday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Bible studies on any subject can be arranged at your convenience. Please call us.
GOSPEL CHAPEL ESTEVAN
1202 - 2nd Street Phone: 306-634-3761
“Holding fast the faithful word”
Pastor: Josh Permann Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m. Tuesday: Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Club DJ for kids 6:30 p.m.
www.estevangospelchapel.ca
1107 4th Street • 306-634-2074 • www.facebook.com/salvationarmyestevan
St. Joseph’s Prayer Centre Everyone welcome to join our daily prayers, inspirational Bible DVD viewings and lively discussions
2 - 4 pm Monday - Friday Series topics change monthly Call for more information 1033 3rd Street Estevan
306-634-9191
EMAIL: stpaulsuc@sasktel.net Website: stpaulsestevan.ca ALL are Welcome!
306-634-2885 • 1418 3rd St. Estevan
CHURCH OF CHRIST
PASTOR STEWART MILLER
Coffee & Fellowship after Worship
Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School • 11:00 am
An Associated Gospel Church
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Corner 12th Avenue & 2nd Street
Phone: 306-634-2190
Fax: 306-634-6845
Pastor: Father Brian Meredith Associate Priest: Father Thuy Nguyen
MASSES: Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
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Followed by coffee time 100 King Street, Estevan, Sask • (306) 634-8133 • livinghope-ca.org
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Isabelle & Souris Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@sasktel.net
www.stpeterslutheranestevan.com
Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. - Bible Study 10:30 a.m. - Divine Service with Holy Communion and Sunday School A Congregation of LUTHERAN CHURCH - CANADA
His Glory Bible Church
(Light of Life Ministries International) Join us in Glorious Praise and Worship With: Pastors Dr. and Mrs. Jimi Akinsete Where: Westview School 1607 2nd Street, Estevan When: 10am on Sundays Experience Healing, Deliverance and Breakthroughs
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