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Games track could get boost The Saskatchewan Games Council will come to town tomorrow looking for reasons to award Estevan the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games, and the local bid committee could have a new reason to give them. Although it isn’t official yet, committee co-chair Brian Senchuk said meetings have been held with a local corporation and he is hopeful that the process of getting funds for a new track facility will speed up. The City of Estevan and South East Cornerstone School Division had committed sums of $336,000 and $225,000, respectively, earlier this year toward the construction of a new track for the Games at ECS. However, that money was committed over a five-year period, and with the goal being to finish the new track by 2015, the bid appears close to receiving an advance on that money from a local corporation. Senchuk said that while there are details yet to be worked out, the committee is “optimistic that things will fall into place” and “there’s going to be funding available to us that will enable us to move forward prior to that money being (received from the City and school division). “That’s encouraging. We have to demonstrate to the Games Council that we can accomplish this track by 2015,” Senchuk added. Tomorrow’s tour of the city will begin with a pep rally at 10 a.m. at ECS, which will serve as the athletes village, and from there, the bid committee will show the Games Council various proposed venues. They include the Pleasantdale softball fields, the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course, Woodlawn Athletic Field, Cactus Park, Estevan Exhibition Grounds and Affinity Place, proposed site of the opening and closing ceremonies. The tour will stop for a luncheon at the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute at noon, a chance for community leaders to impress their support upon the Games committee. Several members of the bid committee will be on the tour bus with the Games Council, and the route chosen will allow for maximum exposure to signs put up in city businesses and residents’ windows. Senchuk said that visible support will be key. “I think it’s very important. I think Swift Current is pretty confident in what they’re putting together and so are we. We need our citizens to put us ahead of them again. Estevan cannot be outdone. “Obviously, they’re going to judge us based on what we have to offer, but I think what it does is it makes them more comfortable in their decision, more decisive, instead of questioning.”

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Two men injured in collision with train Two men were injured after a truck-train collision Thursday in Midale. According to a press release, the Weyburn RCMP detachment was alerted to the collision at 12:02 p.m. The release noted that a truck was travelling north on a grid road on the southeast outskirts of Midale. Upon impact the truck was pushed along the tracks into the town limits.

The 25-year-old driver of the truck sustained non-life threatening injuries while the 22-year-old passenger was taken to hospital in Regina via the STARS air ambulance with serious injuries. The accident occurred at an uncontrolled intersection and no rail cars left the tracks as a result of the collision.

Holy Family introduces new school to home communication service There is a new strand of communication between schools and families at the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division that was announced near the end of October.

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Modern veteran shares story of military life We often think about veterans who served in the World Wars, but Canada’s servicemen and women have continued to serve in conflict areas around the world. Cort Barker served overseas in Bosnia in 2000 and 2003 as well as Afghanistan in 2006. Barker began a military life as early as he could, signing up as an 18-year-old in 1999. He grew up in Bienfait and moved back to Estevan following his nearly nine years in the Armed Forces. He is now partnered with Kent Phillips running Performance Pump Service in the Energy City. B a r k e r ’s f a m i l y doesn’t have an extended history of military service, but he had a great-grandfather who served in the Second World War, and he said a military life was something he had always wanted to have. Barker worked five years in armoured reconnaissance, as well as two years as a Leopard tank gunner and loader, completing his service attached to a medic unit in Afghanistan in 2006, retiring as a corporal shortly after his return. After serving in Bosnia and Afghanistan, he said one of the biggest differences to overcome was the extremes in weather, most prominently the Middle East country’s heat. “It was really hot in Afghanistan. In the summer there, it was 57 de-

“In Afghanistan, I dealt more with people, because I’d be the medics’ bodyguard or close support, as they would treat people. They would set up lots of aid stations and stuff like that, where they would have to treat the wounded or prisoners, so you’d have to hang around them.” — Cort Barker

grees,” said Barker, noting there weren’t really any options to try to keep from sweating through his gear. “You just put up with it. You have 30 kilos of gear on too, (sitting) inside a steel box.” He noted that his time in the military had him acclimatizing to many extremes. Along with the Afghani summers, he spent time in the Arctic completing harsh-winter training. “We worked with the Rangers and the Inuit up there for a month. I had a great time up there, but I’d never go back there again. We would cut ice off the ice floes and melt it and drink it,” he said about the winter survival skills they learned. “We got to go on a seal hunt with the Inuit.” While in Bosnia in 2000 for a NATO mission, he said a lot of his job was relocating people.

“One ethnic group took over an area. They displaced people back to where they came from, and then they left the original people in that area. There was a lot of keeping tabs on the three factions army,” Barker said. “We would checklist their inventory and equipment and make sure it was where it was supposed to be.” Near the end of his career in Afghanistan, his job was different, having been teamed up with a medical unit for his eightmonth tour. “In Afghanistan, I dealt more with people, because I’d be the medics’ bodyguard or close support, as they would treat people. They would set up lots of aid stations and stuff like that, where they would have to treat the wounded or prisoners, so you’d have to hang around

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Cort Barker served in both Bosnia and Afghanistan during his eight-year stint in the Armed Forces. them.” Moving with the unit in an armoured ambulance, he would be part of the team ensuring locations were secure. The unit was embedded right in with an infantry platoon and would be away from Kandahar headquarters for up to a month at a time. “You would sleep in a ditch you dug or a forward base we had to build because we were the first ones there. Nothing was established other than the base at Kandahar itself,” said Barker. “There were lots of combat missions. There were a few aid stations. There was lots of sitting around.” Overseas deployment for Canadian soldiers is voluntary, and Barker said he was happy to serve in other countries. “You either go or you stay at home,” he said with a laugh. “You wouldn’t want to be part of a hockey team and sit on the bench, would you?” When enlisting in the army, he chose an armoured unit and spent most of his career familiarizing himself with the interior of a Coyote Reconnaissance Vehicle, a light armoured tank. He spent time as a driver and a surveillance operator while

Cort Barker, second from right, poses with some others from his unit during a deployment in Bosnia. operating the Coyote. He also spent time working in Leopard tanks as a gunner and loader. Both vehicles support a crew of four. He was stationed in Edmonton for his entire career outside of deployment, constantly training either physically or brushing up knowledge skills like vehicle recognition. Domestically, he said he missed most of the natural disasters in which the army was called in to assist, but he was involved in security for the G8 Summit in 2002 when it was located in Kananaskis, Alta. He was part of the crews in charge of ensuring the meeting locations were secure.

The Coyote he was in is equipped with thermal night vision cameras and radar and day cameras. “We were just set up, and we would scan the mountainside and make sure nobody got in through the mountain pass.” They had to be watching a couple of weeks prior to the summit as well as some time after. He decided to exit the military after he and his wife decided they wanted to start a family. He said it wouldn’t be fair if he were gone all the time, so decided to make the move back to his home province. “It’s a lot of work and dedication. It’s your way of life. It’s your living,” said Barker.

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Cornerstone seeking solution for school renewals Norm Park Of The Mercury The South East Cornerstone Public School Division is seeking advice and suggestions from the various School Community Councils (SCC) in the region. Marc Casavant, Cornerstone’s director of education, along with board members, attended a meeting of SCC members from the five Estevan public schools on Oct. 29, the first of several sessions they were engaged in around the school division last week. The meeting in Estevan provided the school division an opportunity to place their situation in front of the community councils while asking for some positive input that will help direct them in the near future as well as assisting in putting forth some long-term plans. “We have been trying to establish a meeting with City officials over the past few months. We tried a couple of times, but both times they were cancelled at the last minute. We’re still interested in setting up a dialogue with the City regarding expected growth, where it might happen and how fast it might be,” said Casavant. “The City is planning on growth, so we’re asking the questions as to what they might see happening, what they are anticipating, just as we are with the SCCs,” Casavant said. “We will continue to try to arrange a meeting because we believe it’s important,” he said, especially when it comes to the question of expected growth in school enrollments. Current school registration numbers indicate that Spruce Ridge is well above expected capacity and Westview School is also at peak numbers, while there is still room for more student population growth at Hillcrest and Pleasantdale elementary (K to Gr. 8) schools. The Comprehensive School is well below capacity with just under 850 students.

Casavant said the board and administration wanted to talk with the community groups to get their advice on anticipated growth, new capital project models, enrollment and space utilization issues while setting a path for analysis and problem solving. There are several long-range situations that the director said are of growing concern. “The (provincial government) funding model, the way it is, indicates that money will be flowing to high enrollment and high utilization schools, or those with serious health and safety issues and to schools showing certain efficiencies, so that doesn’t lead to a lot of promise for funds for South East Cornerstone,” Casavant said. He cited one example, that of ECS, which will be in need of a major facelift very soon, “but how do we get it done based on the current criteria? If they base the capital funding for this school like they do for all the others, how would ECS ever get on a priority list?” Casavant explained that funding is based on student population and utilization per square foot formulas, and comprehensive schools like ECS that require a lot of space for certain programs, just don’t fit the formula. “They need large spaces, let’s say for something like welding classes, and it’s probably pretty full with 16 students in each class. That doesn’t fit the formula,” he said. On top of that, ECS was built to accommodate as many as 1,200 students, which again, works against the formula. Casavant said their pending trip to Moosomin will probably show similar problems with the elementary school filled to overflowing while the high school is underutilized. “That’s why we want to see all the SCCs starting to do some visioning so that we, as an administration, and board can see what will impact South East Cornerstone.” The director said he learned at the

“If they base the capital funding for this school like they do for all the others, how would ECS ever get on a priority list?” Estevan meeting that there could be a real growth spurt on the southern edge of Estevan within the next two years, which will obviously impact Hillcrest School, turning it from a facility with additional space, to one that will be cramped. “If there is that expected growth of 100 or 200 homes, we would expect onequarter of them at least will be housing families, which could mean an extra 100 kids,” Casavant said. “So there are ongoing problems with calculating utilization rates in schools and we keep bringing that up at our meetings with ministry officials. So far we haven’t seen a lot of transparency in regards to how the funding is calculated, so we just keep on asking,” Casavant added. Further problems surface as the one-size-fits-all formulas are applied to facilities with vastly different needs, populations and configurations such as the ECS model, where trades are taught or, as he pointed out, trying to compare the newly built school in Oxbow with the oldest school facility in Alameda where space usage is entirely different. “So we’re asking the SCCs to discuss possible solutions. We have undergone a facility review regarding the integrity and maintenance issues in each of our schools,” he said. There is also a review underway regarding attendance boundaries, which could lead to the shuffling of some students. The Cornerstone board will be form-

Mark Casavant ing an ad hoc committee in November to build terms of reference and a timeline model for future communication with the community councils. “As we learn more about the capital funding model, I get quite concerned as to how small urban and rural boards are going to get a piece of the (construction/ maintenance) pie. How will a small rural or small urban school community ever get a new school under the criteria as it’s spelled out now? If we play by the current rules, it’s going to be tough. What I do see though is that the ministry is providing leadership in getting some more cards on the table. Now we have to ﬁgure out the needs and how to qualify for funding,” Casavant said in conclusion. South East Cornerstone serves a vast geographical area that includes 38 schools and more than 8,100 students.

Arts Council receives $9,500 grant support The artsVest program that awards matching grants and sponsorship training to arts and culture groups across Saskatchewan announced this past week they have handed out over $330,000 in ﬁnancial assistance this fall to deserving arts organizations. The Estevan Arts Council was the recipient of $9,500 of that money according to information released by the program organizers. The artsVest Saskatchewan program focuses on the business end of the arts

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Touring around the Estevan Comprehensive School gymnasium last week, Emily Beahm and Ouiame Minouche stop for a chat on of the booths set up for the school’s annual Career Fair.

Stopping for some more information at the RCMP booth at the Estevan Comprehensive School’s Career Fair was student Jared Deleeuw.

Career fair shows students their options Students at the Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) had the chance to daydream about their futures as the high school hosted its annual Career Fair, welcoming businesses and post-secondary institutions to show off the opportunities they provide students. The school’s gymnasium was filled Oct. 30 with 55 booths trying to attract the swath of students from Grades 9 through 12 who filtered through the fair throughout the day. Stacy Dutka, a guidance counsellor at ECS, organized the event again this year and said she spoke to many of the business people at the booths who found students were stopping to get some more information. “For the students, it’s just really a chance to get the firsthand information,” said Dutka. She noted as a guidance counselor, she does speak with schools and employers so she can relay information to students, but these fairs allow students to get answers themselves. “Here they have a chance to ask questions to the people who are the experts in those areas. If someone comes down

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and asks me what a day looks like in the life of a heavy duty mechanic, I really don’t know, but having a heavy machinery mechanic show up for the day and answer those questions, it’s that first-hand knowledge (that is provided).” Representatives from colleges and universities can also provide more insight into what campus life is like at their schools and what typical class sizes are for different programs. “The morning sessions and the afternoon sessions in the classroom were well attended,” said Dutka. In those sessions, she said sometimes students are a little tentative about asking questions of employers, but if a teacher starts things off, the students will get more engaged and voice their curiosity. There was lots of local representation from the Estevan business community at the career fair, as well as a post-secondary presence from many schools in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. Dutka pointed out that there could be more of a stronger attendance of local businesses, but many are too short staffed to devote the time for someone to be present at

the fair for an entire day. “We really see that come through in the trades and in health care. They just don’t have the extra bodies right now,” she said. With schools showing off their finer qualities at the career fair, it provided an opportunity for the students looking to further their education to learn more about what school may suit them best. “It gives the students the chance to hear the sales pitch, and then if they do want to go do a campus visit, they feel a little more comfortable coming down and asking if that’s something we can set up,” said Dutka. “They’ve seen the presentation video. They’ve seen the information and they’re making a more informed decision, narrowing down where they want to go.” The fair was open to all students at ECS from, and it also saw three rural schools attending from Lampman, Stoughton and Gladmar.

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“You only get one chance to make a first impression.” It’s one of the most worn out clichés known to man, but in the case of Estevan’s bid for the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games it’s very much apropos. The selection committee for the 2016 Games will be in Estevan Thursday to tour the city and speak with the members of the local committee vying to bring the Games to Estevan, which last hosted them in 1980. The Energy City is one of four communities in the hunt for the Games along with Swift Current, Melfort and Humboldt. The general speculation is that Swift Current is the leading contender among the four still in the race. Speedy Creek last hosted the Games in 1976 and have a sparkling new track and field facility that would obviously be a major component of their bid. Luckily for Estevan, we have a pretty good ace up our sleeve in the local bid committee. There are a lot of people around who like to take credit for things they don’t necessarily deserve credit for. This committee is made up of the people who deserve the credit for a lot of things but are happy to work quietly behind the scenes to make our community a better place. This is a dedicated group who have put together an excellent plan to present to the selection committee tomorrow. They have gone to great pains to ensure the local bid is the absolute best it can be, and we are confident they will make the decision a very tough one for the members of the selection committee. With the bid group doing everything they can to sway the selectors, it’s imperative that the citizens of Estevan also get behind the bid. It’s certain that each community still vying for the Games will make excellent presentations to the selection committee. The tipping point for the winning community is most likely going to be the support said community shows when the selection team conducts its visit. It is imperative that if Estevan is to win the right to host the 2016 Games we show the selectors that we actually want the Games. There are many ways to express that support. The local committee is asking residents to show their support by putting a sign in the window of their home or on their lawn. Businesses can show their support by putting a sign or a message in their window. Social media is also important to the bid and residents are being asked to support the bid over Facebook and Twitter. With each community making their pitch, it will be the little things that make the difference and however small something like a simple sign might seem, it will be noticed, and it will make a big difference. We have shown in the past with events such as Riderville and the Kraft Celebration Tour that Estevan can get behind a worthwhile event. We need to show that spirit again as the Games are indeed a worthwhile event and would leave a very important legacy in Estevan. The people in charge of the bid have adopted the slogan “We will not fail” and have taken every step to ensure they don’t. They have done their job and now it’s up to the rest of the community to get behind this bid and ensure that we do not fail them.

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One might not necessarily know it from the number of new half-tons one sees on rural Saskatchewan’s main streets, but smaller communities aren’t benefiting as much from the boom. Or at least, they are not benefiting as much in a longterm way where it really counts. Take the recent figures in overall Saskatchewan student enrolment that has increased to 170,582 after stagnating around 160,000 for most of the last decade. Nineteen of 29 school divisions reported increased enrolment from last year. However, that growth is hardly equitable. For example, Sun West School Division had 4,990 students in 2005-06, but only 4,544 students registered for this year. By contrast, Saskatoon School Division had 20,306 in 2005-06, but 22,167 this year. It’s the old frustration of the depopulation of agriculturSERVING CANADA’S SUNSHINE CAPITAL

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Bringing passion to to the moment Being passionate about something, anything, is generally a good thing. You can be passionate regarding a partner or passionate about a hobby or sport and of course, passionate about your job … like I am. (Do ya think that’ll get me a raise?) Some people get so passionate about certain topics, they take to the streets in protest and chant slogans and demand action. These demonstrations of passion generally have something to do with politics. So while I may be passionate about this here job, I’ve never been so passionate that I’ve felt compelled to “take it to the streets” to voice objection or support for anything. It probably comes with the territory of being in this job (that I love so much), which entails observing and recording the activities of others with objectivity and neutrality, or the best objectivity I can muster. In this job, one is not expected to be part of the mob or movement. Even as a recovering sports reporter, it was about three years after leaving the role before I found myself actually cheering for the home team in hockey, baseball, football et al. Others would be jumping, cheering, hollering, swearing at

Norm Park All Things Considered the ofﬁcials while I maintained a calm demeanour, remarking only on the good plays I saw, from either team. And I deﬁnitely never got worked up enough about anything political to the point of picking up a sign to march and yell. I’ve often wondered what they really do in protest marches. Like where do they start and where do they go to and how do you end them? OK, burn a police cruiser, but then what? Lose a hockey game in Vancouver, go burn a police car and smash windows. That’ll show ‘em. Show ‘em what? The limited weight of your brain? I dunno. Protest marches must just fade away when the people either get hungry, sober, cold, wet or jailed. Then there are candles and vigils. Again, I’m not good with candles. They take too long to light, especially in Saskatchewan where the wind blows constantly. I don’t know what to do at vigils either. They are sombre

al-based rural communities while the cities grow. Even in this period where most school divisions across the province are at least holding their own, overall, they aren’t doing as well. For this, one can hardly fault the Saskatchewan Party government. This is the age-old reality in our province. In fact, some might be inclined to credit Premier Brad Wall’s administration for reversing Saskatchewan’s de-population trend. But more irksome is the way Sask. Party government is now addressing growth issues where small and rural-based Saskatchewan businesses aren’t likely to beneﬁt as much as they should. At issue is the government’s plan to build nine needed new schools through a public-private partnership (P3) model to meet overcrowding. That most of these schools will be built in Saskatoon and Regina (ironically, Regina has been in the business of closing schools in the past 10 years) is a given. The government cannot be blamed for that. But what’s less acceptable is that even in rural-based communities like Martensville and Warman that will also get schools, it’s quite possible that local contractors won’t get much of a shot at bidding. That’s because of the bulkbuild-bundle model the government is choosing. According to Saskatchewan Construction Association (SCA) director Mark Cooper, it boils down to the government’s decision to “bundle” all nine schools under one contractor for approximately $50-million each. This is actually a hefty per school price tag, well in excess of recent school costs so it would seem that the savings are not to be had.

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and done in public. I don’t like public sombreness. I prefer to do my reﬂections alone without candles. The other thing about protest marches are the bad chants. I mean, really, these protest leaders should hire a songwriter Hey hey, ho, ho … (somebody or something) has got to go! Hey, hey, ho ho … blah, blah, blah. Or if it’s a union thing, we get the same old Solidarity Forever thing sung to the tune of the American Battle Hymn of the Republic. You would think someone could get Gordie Lightfoot to write up something Canadian. How about those guys with the bull horn? “What do we want?” (rejoinder from the crowd is whatever the simple solution to the problem is at that moment) “When do we want it?” And the response is always “right now” yelled back by the passionate gathering. Me? I’d be inclined to yell back something like “I want it the ﬁrst Tuesday of next month.” Then we’d see what the guy with the bullhorn had to say next. I think I’d be banned from the mob. Just not passionate enough.

Cooper said a similar bundled model for Alberta schools is not only costing more because there aren’t enough bidders, but also is defeating the intended purpose of this type of contracting to get things built quicker. In fact, 19 P3 model schools being built in Alberta under this bundling concept will likely be delayed because of a lack of bidders. Even Alberta’s Wildrose Party is now taking exception to the plan and for good reason. The SCA director explained that if you are an electrical contractor in Martensville who wants to bid on the contract for the local school being, in your community, you will likely have to bid on the electrical contract for the other eight bundled schools. This means that such small contractors — including those in rural communities — will likely be shut out of the process. That makes doing business in rural Saskatchewan that much less viable, the very thing that makes long-term declining enrolment in rural Saskatchewan a self-fulﬁlling prophecy. This is troubling and even the Sask. Party government had its past qualms about the P3s for schools. Five years ago, former education and now Finance Minister Ken Krawetz rejected the P3 model for schools because of added costs over 25 years. The Sask. Party government needs to be smarter to ensure rural communities and smaller businesses take advantage of this boom. Maybe we do need to build these schools quickly, but it can’t come at the cost of actually widening the inequity between rural and urban Saskatchewan.

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Being a have province not all it’s cracked up to be The Editor: My deepest sympathies is extended to the 276 employees at Sears being laid off and tax dollars funneled out of our have province to Alberta AND B.C. To me today I do not see too much good going on in our have province. Privatization is coming into our health care in the next two years; more tax dollars funneling out to Alberta; the laundry services for Sask., Health care is going to be done here in Saskatchewan for just above minimum wage; 100 jobs are going to be cut in Prince Albert alone; profits from the laundry services going to Alberta … this is just the start. Next lab techs, x-ray techs, ultrasound techs, maintenance workers, dietary workers housekeeping and on and on and on. Right now we are the middle-class citizens. In the next 10 years, we will have poor people, workers and rich people. I have worked in the health system for 37 years and I can stand and greet people at Walmart for $10 per hour and not do my physically, mentally and emotional job for $10.75. You work with residents for years and tell me that your heart does not break while you hold their hand while they are dying. Isn’t it sad to say in our have province that Estevan and area schools have to have a breakfast program to feed our children? That is just wrong in my books. Rent is unaffordable; housing is unattainable; the cost of living going up and SaskPower announced a five per cent increase again. But you can have a 1.5 per cent increase in wages and feed your children. Do you see where I am going now middle class of workers? We will bleed your wages dry in increases in bills and rent and housing but no increase in wages as our have province cannot give you a raise. Sask. highway workers were pretty well shut down in the 1990’s and our highways are literally falling apart. Some, not just a few, are going back to gravel roads. Hiring private companies to fix highways is not working for us. It’s time for all taxpayers to start phoning and writing letters as you can make a dif-

ference. I enjoy my middle class work home supper. I do not want to have to worry if I get hard dog food or soft for supper. That’s where the have province is going. Poor or rich, where are you going to be? Ring those phones. I’ll be at the Salvation Army again to feed the babies in our area for Christmas again this year. I just can’t imagine babies going hungry. Can you? Sandy Hedstrom Bienfait

Offer to teachers was insulting The Editor: I was disappointed that only 73 percent of Saskatchewan’s over 12,000 teachers voted down a contract offer from the government. Teachers were offered an insulting four-year agreement of 1.375 percent per year. This is on top of teachers accepting a less than cost of living settlement for a three-year retroactive contract in 2011 and point six of a percent (.006) over ﬁve years during the 1990s. One wonders whether the 27 percent of teachers numbering approximately 3,200 who vote for this measly contract offer can manage even fundamental mathematics, and can actually calculate anything; or maybe they just like being treated like second-class employees, unvalued and easily intimidated. Or maybe they just don’t care much anymore. Dennis Hall Saskatoon

Teachers strongly reject contract offer The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation announced Friday that teachers have rejected the proposed tentative provincial collective bargaining agreement for 2013-2017. The vote on the tentative agreement held province-wide on Oct. 22, resulted in 73 per cent of teachers voting against the agreement that was placed before teachers for their consideration. A total of 12,403 ballots were returned to the auditing firm that tabulated the vote on behalf of the Federation. “Teachers have spoken clearly. Their perspectives are consistent with those that we communicated at the bargaining table,” said Colin Keess, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation. “Teachers are looking for change in relationships and supports for teaching and learning. As we met with teachers over the last few weeks, it has become clear to us that teachers are looking for evidence of the government’s commitment to reengaging with teachers.” The STF release noted that teachers have been experiencing intensification of their work including growing diversity in Saskatchewan classrooms, issues of class composition and size, changes to curriculum and assessment, and the rapid pace of change in educational initiatives with limited consultation with teachers. Recent changes to The Education Act, 1995 and the accompanying regulations with respect to the issue of school day and year have also impacted the workload of teachers. “The teachers’ bargaining committee remains committed to the goal of achieving a mutually acceptable provincial collective bargaining agreement through direct negotiations,” Keess said. “The federation will continue to follow the pathway set out in The Education Act, 1995, which includes returning to the bargaining table as the first step.” Over the next month, the federation will

be engaging with members and preparing for a return to the negotiating table. Saskatchewan teachers have been without a contract since Aug. 31. The reaction from the provincial Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee was one of disappointment. However, the committee remains committed to successfully negotiating a provincial collective agreement with the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation. “The Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee negotiated a fair, reasonable and competitive offer to the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation that, if ratified would have resulted in its members being some of the highest paid teachers in the Western provinces,” committee spokesperson Connie Bailey said. “We entered into this bargaining process in good faith and we had a very strong offer on the table. This offer included both the government’s and school boards’ recognition of the importance of teachers and our commitment to strengthening those relationships.” When determining offers of compensation, the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee does a thorough analysis of compensation packages for teachers from all other provinces, with special attention paid to the Western provinces, as well as supply and demand pressures. In a government release it was noted the Alberta government recently reached an agreement with teachers that will see the salary grid frozen for three years (0 per cent), fol-

lowed by an increase of two per cent in 2015 and a one-time lump sum payment to be funded by government in that same year. The tentative agreement with the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation would have provided a total of 6.5 per cent increase over four years, including a 5.5 per cent salary increase and a one per cent lump sum payment over the first two years. “It’s important to provide a competitive salary for Saskatchewan’s teacher professionals and a lot of hard work and negotiation went into the development of the tentative agreement,” Bailey said. “While we are disappointed that the offer was rejected, we are still confident in the bargaining process, and we will be working with the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation to determine when we can go back to the table. “There are 13,000 teachers that work in our schools and help our students learn every day. We will continue to work with our teachers and our schools to ensure that education and our Purchase a schools

remain operating. Teachers, boards of education and the government have always and will always place our students first.” The Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee is comprised of representatives from both the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan School Boards Association. The committee is responsible for representing the interests of both the publicly funded school system and the employer in bargaining negotiations with the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation.

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City to begin work on budget soon With a rather sizable debt looming as the elephant in the room, the members of City council will be sitting down for budget deliberations in the near future. Councillor Greg Hoffort, who had been serving as deputy Mayor until Oct. 31, said council talks about the budget on a regular basis, but he expects that much of the work will done within the next month. “It’s council’s desire to get a lot of the budget work done this year, prior to the year end so we will be getting heavy into that within the next month,” he said. Work on the budget comes at a somewhat precarious time for the City. At the

Oct. 28 regular meeting council voted to increase the City’s debt ceiling from $45 million to $55 million to give them enough room to pay off their line of credit and also to have enough funds for important projects such as the Highway 47 rebuild. The request to increase the debt ceiling must be approved by the provincial government before it can proceed. At the meeting it was noted by Hoffort that council is committed to getting the City’s financial house in order and that all future spending will be watched closely. However, Hoffort said during an interview Friday that council also realizes it

has a city to run and that will be reflected in the budget. “We want to address the priorities that need to continue, we have a lot of committed projects that we have to see through next year,” he said. “We are certainly going to make every effort to make sure that we budget for what is necessary, as we always should. “We are certainly not going to shut down operations, we are going to tackle our debt problem while we manage the City at the same time. There are some challenges but council is united on their goals and objectives so that is going to

make things very manageable.” Hoffort said treasurer and acting city manager Jeff Ward has been working with the various departments to prepare for the budget. He added that all involved in the process understand the current financial picture, and he expects a co-operative effort between the managers and council. “Council has a lot of work to do in the budget but we rely on the expertise of our managers to a great extent so, to that end, Jeff has been working with them quite diligently to get us the information to make the decisions. I look forward to great things as does the rest of council.”

Business optimism drops in Sask. New man camp Perhaps it’s due to the oncoming winter, but optimism has dropped slightly in Saskatchewan. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business released its latest monthly Business Barometer last week, which showed that optimism among small business owners in Saskatchewan remained basically steady in October, as it had through the summer months. The Business Barometer index measured in at 69.4 in October, down slightly from an index of 70.7 in September, placing it the fourth highest in Canada and well above the national index of 65.0. Sixty-five per cent of Saskatchewan small business owners rate their overall state of business as good – by far the highest in Canada and well ahead of the national average of 41 per cent. Hiring plans also remain strong with 26 per cent planning to increase full-time employment in the next three to four months — the second highest in Canada. “Small business optimism in both Alberta and Saskatchewan fell back slightly in October, but still remain well above the national average,” said Marilyn Braun-Pollon, CFIB’s vice-president, prairie and

agri-business. “It is encouraging to see Saskatchewan continue to lead or be near the top on a number of important indicators such as the overall state of business and hiring plans. While small business owners remain confident about the future of Saskatchewan’s economy, they do worry that some municipalities will hike property taxes in 2014, which will not only dampen optimism but also make us less competitive.” After a rough spring, Canada’s small business optimism has trended into more positive territory so far this fall. The overall index gained a half point to 65.0 from September’s reading, but it remains in line with the average value from the past four months. “Although the index went up slightly in October, what we can take from the last four months is a general stabilizing trend,” said Ted Mallett, CFIB’s chief economist and vicepresident. “In the coming months, it will be telling to see if business owners can build confidence levels further in light of reasonably stable price and interest rate environments and improving prospects for the US economy.” The most upbeat business own-

ers are in Newfoundland & Labrador (76.4) and British Columbia (70.7) – both provinces seeing big gains this month. Optimism in Alberta (70.4) and Saskatchewan (69.4) fell back slightly, but still remain above average. Ontario is next (66.6) followed by Manitoba (62.4), Nova Scotia (60.1), Quebec (57.8), New Brunswick (57.0) and Prince Edward Island (49.0) - which are all below the national average. Results and the full report are available at: www.cfib-fcei. ca/english/barometer Provincial highlights include: • 65 per cent of businesses in Saskatchewan say the overall state of business is good (41 per cent nationally); just two per cent say it is bad (13 per cent nationally). • 26 per cent of Saskatchewan businesses plan to increase full-time employment in the next three-four months (18 per cent nationally) and just seven per cent plan to decrease full-time employment (12 per cent nationally). • The shortage of skilled labour (39 per cent) remains the main operating challenge: highest in Canada. • Major cost pressures for small business include: wages (43 per cent); fuel/energy (37 per cent); and

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Two ECS students named to honour band Two Estevan Comprehensive School students are members of the Saskatchewan Provincial Honour Band. Everett Schwab has been with the band for three years while Matthew Grunert is a first-year member. They are two of the 57 members of the provincial band, chosen by audition in May. The Saskatchewan Music Conference will be held over the weekend in Regina. While teachers are attending sessions, the provincial Honour Band, Honour Choir, and String Orchestra will be practising. The Honour groups will present a concert on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. in Regina at the Orr Centre (formally the Christian Bible College of Pasqua Street.) The concert is open to the public. Clinton Marshall is the director of the honour band. Recognized as one of the most dynamic and engaging directors in North America, Marshall is active as a band guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician. For more than 30 years, he has traveled across North America sharing his knowledge, experience, and sense of humour with student musicians and music educators. He has led numerous honour bands as well as being a conductor at the Peace Gardens International Music Camp. For 19 years, Marshall was the conductor at the Maryland Center for the Arts, a program for Maryland’s gifted and talented students. In addition to his experiences with student musicians, he enjoys making music with adult community bands.

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Mayors discuss challenges of growth

Saskatchewan’s cities are continuing to deal with the challenges that come with growth and aging infrastructure. The mayors from the province’s 16 cities were in Regina last week to discuss a number of the common issues they are facing from housing to property assessment. Wi t h M a y o r R o y Ludwig currently on a trip to China, Councillor Greg Hoffort attended the meeting on behalf of the City of Estevan. Hoffort said the meeting is a good opportunity for the mayors to get together and talk about the numerous challenges. “We shared some experiences and learned about what the others are doing. We discussed a number of topics, it was a good group discussion,” said Hoffort, who had been serving as deputy mayor before handing the role over to fellow Councillor Lori Carr at the end of October. “There is a lot of cities in our situation that have some aging infrastructure and that challenge along with the need for growth and housing issues. There are some newer cities such as Warman and Martensville that are just growing like crazy so there is a little bit different of a challenge that they have. There is also the regional challenges that are trying to find their way with the area municipalities in their region.” Hoffort said since the meeting was his first, and likely last mayor’s caucus meeting, he found the experience very educational and came away with some ideas on how the City might better tackle certain matters. He noted the City of Regina gave a presentation on their proposal to build a new wastewater treatment plant using the controversial P3 financing model. Although the mayors involved in the meeting do not pass policy or anything of that sort, Hoffort noted they do work to come to a consensus on important topics so they can present a unified front when dealing with groups such as the provincial government. “We talked about future funding potentials and what is the best way to approach the province. Should it be regional, should it be for those experiencing heavy growth or those with aging infrastructure or is there a one-size-fits all solution? They work on generating on a common front.” The meeting also

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included a presentation from the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency and the Saskatchewan Municipal Board.

A number of MLAs and cabinet ministers were also on hand to speak with the mayors. “Saskatchewan cit-

ies’ mayors have a unique experience, and this is an opportunity to learn from each other and advance the issues that matter in

our cities,” said Humboldt Mayor Malcolm Eaton, chairman of the City Mayors’ Caucus. “These discussions and presentations

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are so valuable to us as leaders, and ultimately to our residents. We are here to make our communities better and stronger.”

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Spreading Canada’s game to the Himalayas A former Estevan man is spearheading a drive to collect hockey equipment for children in the Himalayas. Through his website truetravellers.org, Andrew Wahba has started the program Hockey in the Himalayas. His goal is to collect 50 bags of hockey equipment and 300 sticks, all of which will be donated to the Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), a non-profit organization with a focus on educating children in that area of India. Wahba, who grew up in Estevan and currently resides in Regina, came upon the idea when his friend James Turner, who had previously travelled to the Himalayas, heard Wahba was planning a trip to the area in January. The friend asked if he would consider being a “mule” and taking some equipment with him to the remote area of Northern India. “That just planted the seed,” said Wahba. “We ended up getting a pretty good contract in India to help with the logistics and transportation from Delhi to Northern India. “Once I got that, we thought let’s see if we can put together a campaign and put together some more equipment because originally I was just going to take one bag, whatever I could carry on myself.” Although India doesn’t immediately jump to mind

A former Estevan resident is collecting hockey equipment for children in the Himalayan region of India. (Photo courtesy of truetravellers.org) when one thinks of hockey hotbeds, Wahba said the children in the region are big fans of the game. “Apparently they are pretty mad about hockey there,” said Wahba. “They only have ice in January and maybe a week in December and maybe a week in February. “I saw some videos online, they are actually using essentially splints on

hockey sticks and screwing them back together because they really enjoy playing. They have tournaments, the boards look like 2x4s; they are pretty crazy about skating and hockey and there is a girls league as well.” Wahba said because the area is so remote and the kids rely solely on donations, many of them do not have skates or other

essential items. To remedy that problem they are seeking new or quality used youth equipment to take to India. The items of greatest need are skates and sticks but they also require gloves and helmets. Wa h b a s a i d a l o n g with collecting the equipment, they will also need around $8,000 to ship it to India. They began col-

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“The newly arrived workers have to put their trust in just a few people, and often what they think is going to happen in the work place and what actually happens is quite different.”

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– Dave Boczulak

Information session offered on foreign worker protection legislation The opportunity to learn more about foreign worker recruitment and protection in Estevan and southeast Saskatchewan drew only a handful of participants last Friday afternoon and evening. Those who did attend though, were able to leave the two-hour event armed with information regarding the Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act thanks to host presenter Dave Boczulak, an immigration policy adviser with the provincial Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour. The act, he explained to about a half-dozen local employers who attended the afternoon session in the auditorium of the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute, is set up to protect foreign nationals as well as recruiters and employers. It provides interim protection for workers who arrive in Saskathewan who pick up temporary resident status leading to permanent residency. The integrity unit, he said, has been operating for about ﬁve years, and it takes in complaints by workers who feel they have been mistreated by employers who aren’t always following the regulations or who skirt around legislation. He said since most newcomers find themselves in extremely vulnerable situations, the act has been strengthened to help address issues that weren’t covered in previous regulations. Boczulak told the small group that the Integrity Unit within the

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Dave Boczulak, immigration policy adviser provided interesting information regarding foreign worker recruitment responsibilities at two seminars in Estevan last Friday. Ministry of the Economy received a total of 353 cases between August 2008 to September of this year. Many of the incidents related to issues of legal rights and responsibilities

of foreign workers and their employers. About 30 per cent of those cases were not covered by existing federal or provincial legislation, thus the need to expand and tighten the

rules, which was done in Saskatchewan with the passing of the provincial bill in mid-October. The new legislation requires recruiters and immigration consultants to be licensed and sign only open, transparent contracts with workers and employers. All employers need to be registered and it prohibits them from charging or recovering recruitment fees from the foreign nationals. The new legislation also prevents the withholding of documents or property or threatening deportation and allows foreign workers and immigrants to seek compensation if they incur costs that are considered illegal under the act. Fines of up to $50,000 for an individual or $100,000 for a corporation and up to one year of

imprisonment may be the price to pay for those who are violating the act. “The newly arrived workers have to put their trust in just a few people, and often what they think is going to happen in the work place and what actually happens is quite different,” said Boczulak. Fraudulent job offers become very problematic to newcomers who may have sold all their belongings in another country, just to get to Canada, only to ﬁnd out that the job offer is gone. Almost 48,000 immigrants have arrived in Saskatchewan since 2007 with more than 11,000 arriving in 2012 alone. Consultations with employers and prospective employers began in 2011 and were conducted again in 2012 as well as this year, said Boczulak. The newly tightened

regulations affect recruiters, immigration consultants and employers of foreign workers the most. “It’s the employer, not the worker, who bears the cost of recruitment. Jobs are gained on merit, not ability to pay someone. And recruitment fees are now capped and enforced,” said Boczulak. There are six other provincial jurisdictions that now have some form of regulation of foreign worker recruiters, consultants and employers of foreign workers. It was noted in a recent release, that all stakeholders beneﬁ t from the new legislation since it makes Saskatchewan an attractive destination for immigrants, and employers receive assurances that the recruiters they use to ﬁ nd the foreign workers are acting ethically and legally.

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PSAC release fracturing code of conduct After completing an intense program of community engagement over the past six months, the Petroleum Services Association of Canada released a hydraulic fracturing code of conduct for the Canadian oil and gas service sector last week. The hydraulic fracturing code of conduct outlines standard practices for sound technical and environmental performance when fracturing a well and deﬁnes mutual expectations for working with stakeholders. “Working closely with stakeholders is critical to building trust in oil and gas operations,” said Mark Salkeld, president and CEO of PSAC. “We’ve seen public concern surrounding hydraulic fracturing operations increase over the past years. It was deﬁnitely time to address that in a proactive and positive way, but we knew talking to community members wasn’t going to be enough. We had to act. That’s why we created the hydraulic fracturing

code of conduct.” To gather community input into the purpose and content of the code of conduct, PSAC met with over 100 community members in seven regions in four provinces. Participants represented dozens of different community, synergy and environmental groups, as well as local governments and individual landowners. Community engagement sessions were held in Dawson Creek, British Columbia; Drayton Valley, Lethbridge, Grande Prairie and Red Deer, Alberta; Carlyle, Saskatchewan; and Brandon, Manitoba. In addition, PSAC returned to some of the communities to ask for additional feedback on the code of conduct in its draft form. Salked also spoke about the code during a speech to the Estevan Chamber of Commerce in October. Stakeholder feedback, combined with industry expertise, led to a hydraulic fracturing code of conduct that covers ﬁve

key areas: Water and the Environment; Fracturing Fluid Disclosure; Technology Development; Health, Safety and Training; and Community Engagement. Eleven leading PSAC member companies, all of which perform hydraulic fracturing, helped create the code of conduct and have voluntarily agreed to follow it, wherever they work in Canada. They are: Baker Hughes Canad, Iron Horse Energy Services, Calfrac Well Services, Millennium Stimulation Services, Canyon Technical Services, Sanjel Corporation, Element Technical Services, Schlumberger Canada, Gasfrac Energy Services, Trican Well Service and Halliburton Group Canada. The hydraulic fracturing code of conduct exempliﬁes these companies’ collective goal of ensuring operational excellence, reducing environmental impacts and maximizing the development of Canada’s vast resources, while delivering long-term

social beneﬁts in a manner that supports the interests of all stakeholders. The hydraulic fracturing code of conduct is posted online at http://www.oilandgasinfo.ca/workingenergy-commitment/hydraulic-fracturingcode-of-conduct/ The aforementioned companies are also the founding members of PSAC’s Working Energy Commitment, dedicated to opening up the lines of communication between the oil and gas service sector and the public about how PSAC members operate and the steps they take every day to improve their performance. Given the increase in the number of wells being hydraulically fractured and the public’s concern about that, the Working Energy Commitment began with discussions about fracturing, but will expand to cover more oil and gas issues and operations in the near future. More on PSAC’s Working Energy Commitment can be found at www.workingenergy.ca

Drilling pace expected to drop in 2014 The Petroleum Services Association of Canada is expecting the drilling pace to slow in Saskatchewan in 2014. PSAC released its 2014 Canadian Drilling Activity Forecast session, last week in Calgary. PSAC is forecasting a total of 10,800 wells drilled (rig releases) across Canada for the coming year. This is a 1.5 per cent decrease compared to the expected ﬁnal tally of 10,960 wells drilled for 2013. On a provincial basis for 2014, PSAC estimates 6,555 wells to be drilled in Alberta, representing a decrease of less than one per cent in the province compared to last year. Manitoba is expected to see a 7.7 per cent decrease in activity with 480 wells, while in Saskatchewan, drilling activity is expected to decrease by 3.5 per cent, with an estimated 3,196 wells to be drilled in the year ahead.

British Columbia is forecasted to drill 550 wells, a 2.2 per cent increase over 2013. PSAC is basing its 2014 forecast on average natural gas price of CDN $3.50/mcf (AECO) and crude oil price of US $95.00 barrel (WTI). “We are slightly optimistic about gas prices toward the end of 2014, however we expect little change in next year’s drilling levels for gas,” said Mark Salkeld, PSAC president. “But an even more signiﬁcant factor affecting drilling activity across Canada is the widespread and growing use of technologies such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling — technologies that were once considered advanced innovations. “Quite simply, large-scale use of these kinds of technologies is creating a trend to fewer wells overall. By

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CPEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................6C12-2-4C12-3-8-9 13J357 DZ #1 CPEC Viewfield Hz .............................................................................................................. 2B5-3-1B5-4-9-8 12E169 ......................................................V40C Tableland Hz .........................................1A1-14-4D16-2-1-11 13J338 CPEC Viewfield Hz .....................................................................................................3C4-14-14-4B2-14-8-9 13J362 CPEC Viewfield Hz ........................................................................................................2B5-13-1C16-14-8-9 13J355 CVE et al Weyburn Unit Hz ............................................................................................5C4-2-2B16-34-5-13 13B039 RROI Ryerson Hz ............................................................................................................ 4B1-24-2D1-13-7-30 13J354 O & G Constance 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maximizing our use of technology, industry can increase production from existing wells, access more and deeper zones, and restart production from wells that have been shut in. This means we can maintain or even increase production, while drilling fewer new wells. In fact, one well today can be the equivalent of two, three or more wells drilled just 10 years ago. That’s a game changer for our industry.” The Petroleum Services Association of Canada is the national trade association representing the service, supply and manufacturing sectors within the upstream petroleum industry. PSAC represents a diverse range of nearly 260 member companies, employing more than 80,000 people and contracting almost exclusively to oil and gas exploration and production companies.

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Large child porn collection leads to year in jail

A local man received a 12-month jail sentence after police found an extensive collection of child pornography on his computer. Barry Earl Jefferson had previously pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child pornography following his arrest on March 26. Law enforcement became aware of the 34-year-old’s collection after beginning a general investigation into activity on a peer-to-peer, file-sharing network. In Estevan provincial court on Monday, Crown prosecutor Loreley Berra outlined the proposed sentence for the Crown, calling for a mandatory minimum jail sentence of six months for the possession charge and 12 months for the charge of distributing the material. While she requested the sentences be served consecutively, resulting in 18 months of jail, Jefferson’s counsel David Hickie suggested the sentences be served at the same time as the charges are connected with one another. Presiding Judge James Benison sided with the defence, noting that sentences should be served concurrently if the matters before the court are explicitly linked. As many of the images in Jefferson’s possession were also images he was sharing via the peer-to-peer service, Benison considered the charges to stem from the same place. During the investigation into Jef-

ferson’s activity last January, authorities downloaded 90 complete files directly from Jefferson and the material was deemed child pornography. Berra noted the majority of the images depicted pre-pubescent girls between the ages of six and 12 but some depicted girls as young as three. The investigation found 1,583 images on Jefferson’s computer as well as a video file. Berra noted many of the images were watermarked from LS Magazine, which features pornographic material prominently involving children. She added that many of the images were of children who have since been identified. “Many of these images were also checked in the international child pornography database, and about half the collection is actually of what is called an identified victim,” Berra told the court. “That means over the course of an investigation, through international means, the child has been identified and we know who that child is.” She noted one child was depicted in more than 150 different images. Berra said Jefferson’s pre-sentence report described him referring to a “rush” he received by downloading illegal material. “They are essentially depicting the most vulnerable of our society, those people who need protection. These images are being created for people who

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The theft of an undisclosed volume of diesel fuel from the Midale Community Pasture in the RM of Cymri is being investigated by the Estevan detachment of the RCMP. The police said the theft occurred sometime between Friday morning, Oct. 25 and the morning of Monday, Oct. 28. Anyone with information regarding this theft is asked to contact the Estevan detachment at 306-6374400 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You may also report through SaskTel Mobility, text TIP206 plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

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are downloading and requesting them,” said Berra. Hickie noted that Jefferson admits to having an addiction to pornography for many years and he is currently very active in addiction services and receives counselling regularly through the Sun Country Health Region and his pastor. He said that considering the “positive” steps his client has taken since his arrest, allowing Jefferson to serve his sentences concurrently would be appropriate. Because there is no programming for sexual offenders in the provincial cor-

rectional system, Jefferson will also be subject to a lengthy probationary period of three years following his release. In that time, he is expected to receive assessments and further counselling for any issues he may have. Jefferson will also be registered as a sex offender in the RCMP Sex Offender Registry, and must submit a DNA sample. He also will be prohibited from being in contact with anyone under 16 years of age attend a place where children generally spend time like parks, schools and pools without supervision.

Police say no major incidents spoiled Halloween activities For the second consecutive year, Estevan Police Service members were able to report that Halloween came and went without any major incidents of mischief or vandalism. Police referred to the evening of Oct 31 as rather uneventful from a policing perspective as the warmer temperatures and the lack of snow allowed the youngsters to make their trick or treat residential visits a pretty satisfying experience minus the tricks part of the equation. On the adult side of the evening, EPS members said they charged one 28-year-old driver for driving while his blood alcohol level was over .04 per cent, which led to a 24-hour suspension of his driving privileges. One other man was charged with speeding in a residential area. During a routine check on another vehicle containing a number of young people, police learned that the driver of

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McKersie lives “childhood dream” in Bruins debut Not many players can say they’re as born and bred into the Black and Gold as Chase McKersie. The 17-year-old Estevan native started down the trail blazed by his father Dan on Oct. 29, suiting up with the Estevan Bruins for the first time in a 3-2 overtime win over the Yorkton Terriers. McKersie wasn’t the only player in the lineup that night with a dad who starred for the Bruins, as long-time friend and linemate Lynnden Pastachak was his teammate once more. “This has been a childhood dream for my whole life. I’m 17 years old and ever since I (first put) on skates, it’s been awesome watching the Bruins. I got to start tonight, so it was pretty cool,” McKersie reflected. The Yorkton Harvest star was leading the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League in scoring at one point this year and is currently tied for fourth with nine goals and 18 points through 12 games. He didn’t figure in on the scoresheet in his SJHL debut, but Bruins head coach Chris Lewgood was impressed with his game. “We were careful not to play him in situations where he might be uncomfortable, but he did everything we expected of him and he’s progressing really well this year,” the coach said of McKersie. “He’s such a good skater and he always brings a good work ethic, so you can always count on him to make good plays. I think as he plays more games, he’ll just be more comfortable and be able to adjust to the speed of the game. It’s a big jump from triple-A, but as long as he keeps it

simple, he’s not going to have any problems at all.” McKersie said he was “pretty proud” of what he did with limited ice time. “I don’t usually play centre, so it was different. I really had to try hard to not screw up. But I had fun. I really did.” Pastachak, who scored his first SJHL goal Oct. 24 in Flin Flon and added his second during McKersie’s debut, said it was nice to be reunited with his old partner in crime. He said they had played together since peewee AA. “Playing with him that last year I was in Yorkton, it was a good experience to play with each other. (We were) not even on the same line but just to have him on the bench, it was good energy.” McKersie added, “Usually it’s me passing to Lynnden and him scoring the goals. We didn’t get a try tonight, too bad. Look out next year.” With Dan McKersie (1986-90) and Kevin Pastachak (1983-86) both among the best players in Bruins history, it means a lot to the two kids to play for the Bruins. “To play where our dads played, it’s just unreal to get that chance and play with each other. Even playing with each other in Yorkton there … we just bonded with each other and played off each other and everything went good from there,” Pastachak said. The two played together in midget AAA with the Harvest last year, with Pastachak finishing fifth in league scoring with 58 points and McKersie chipping in 29. Lewgood said the two forwards, along with defenceman Josh Rieger, are the top 1996-born prospects in the

Chase McKersie made his SJHL debut on Oct. 29. organization. “Pasta kinda got the opportunity to be the big guy in Yorkton last year and it’s Chase’s turn this year,” Lewgood said. “Hopefully when he comes to us next year, he’s going to be playing with more confidence and be that much further ahead.”

LeBlanc scores seven goals for Chargers

The Estevan Power Dodge Chargers continued their hot start to the year on the weekend, winning both of their games to run their record to 5-0-1. The Chargers remain in first place in the South Saskatchewan Female Hockey League’s bantam A division after defeating the Wood River Ice Cats 11-0 on Saturday and the Moose Jaw Warriors 5-2 on Sunday. On Saturday, the Chargers scored five times each in the first and third periods at the Civic Auditorium. Megan LeBlanc was dominant for the Chargers, scoring seven of their goals, including hat tricks in the first and third periods. Allie Butler and Makenna Morrison each added a goal and two assists, with Tionna Nashiem and Ashton Magotiaux also scoring. Sunday’s game was more of a challenge, but with five different players scoring for Estevan, they pulled out another win. LeBlanc, Butler, Magotiaux, Araya Wheeler and Kamryn Friers had the Chargers’ goals, while Lybbi Robert scored twice for the Warriors. Ashlyn Taillon was in goal for Estevan in both games. The Chargers play again on Sunday, hosting the Regina Cougars at 5 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium.

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After winning their first game, the Estevan TS&M Bruins couldn’t find any more success at the Graham Tuer Bantam AA Challenge in Regina on the weekend. The Bruins would finish with a record of 1-2-1. They won their first game 2-0 over the Prairie Storm on Thursday. Wyatt Haux scored eight minutes into the first period and Josh Skjonsby’s short-handed marker with 44 seconds left in regulation added some insurance. Ethan Veroba earned the shutout, stopping all 29 shots. Later that day, the Bruins were dumped 9-1 by the Interlake Lightning, with Skjonsby scoring their only goal midway through the

third period. Wyatt Bear (3), Travis Bennett (2), Leif Mattson (2), Blaze Senden and James Maxwell fuelled the Lightning’s attack. Jeremy Dumaine stopped 17 shots for the Bruins. In their third game, the Bruins fell 5-3 to the Saskatoon Maniacs. After a scoreless first period, the two teams exploded for six goals in the second, with the Maniacs taking a 4-2 lead. They then traded goals in the third. Luke McLeod, Tauran Simonar-Hayes, Eric McNeilly, Brody Vogel and Keegan Randell scored for the Maniacs, while Haux, Jayden Davis and Colton Schell tallied for Estevan.

Atoms split with Swift Current After being blown out 7-1 on Saturday, the Estevan Gem Well Bruins dusted themselves off and earned a 6-4 win on Sunday, splitting a two-game homestand against the Swift Current Broncos. Tayce Miller (two goals, one assist) and Parker Bell (one goal, three assists) led the atom AA squad to the victory on Sunday. Clay McKersie, Boden Dukart and Benjamin Wagstaff also scored for Estevan, while Wyatt Wilson, Ethan Murdoch, Davis Hunter and Dayne Feicht replied for Swift Current. The Bruins scored three times in the third period, including goals from Dukart and Wagstaff that came 16 seconds apart to give them the lead for good. Saturday, meanwhile, the Bruins scored first but the Broncos kept scoring after that. Miller had the lone goal for Estevan less than nine minutes into the game. Cash Arntsen (2), Murdoch, Wilson, Feicht, Noah Wills and Shaye Wall powered the Broncos’ offence.

Veroba made 26 saves for the Bruins. The Bruins’ final game was a 3-3 tie against the Swift Current Raiders, with Jayden Davis scoring his second goal of the game with 14 minutes left to pull out the draw. Haux scored Estevan’s other goal, with Tyde Hutchinson (2) and Hunter Lamb countering for the Raiders. Dumaine had a stellar outing for the Bruins, stopping 38 of 41 shots. The Bruins are at home for a pair of games this weekend, hosting the Prairie Storm on Friday and the Saskatoon Bandits on Saturday. Both games start at 8 p.m. at Affinity Place.

They were right there in both games, but ultimately the Estevan Sherritt Coal Bruins suffered a pair of onegoal losses in Swift Current on the weekend. The Broncos defeated Estevan 5-4 on Saturday and 3-2 on Sunday. The peewee AA club now sits in fifth place in the six-team South Saskatchewan Minor Hockey League, with a 2-5 record. Saturday’s loss was particularly tough, as the Broncos scored three unanswered goals in the third period, including the winner by Aaron Toews with just 50 seconds to play. The teams traded goals in the first period, with Toews scoring his first of three goals barely a minute in, followed

by Alex Von Sprecken’s marker at the 15:44 mark. The Bruins quickly took the lead in the second period, thanks to Josh Romanyk’s goal less than two minutes in. Tristan Seeman would make it 3-1 on a power play at the 14-minute mark, but the Broncos got that one back with a power play goal of their own, coming from Ryland Hornung with 80 seconds left in the period. Cole Brooks scored for Estevan to restore their twogoal edge five minutes into the third period, but the Broncos’ comeback began shortly afterward. Reed Jacobson made it a one-goal game again nearly seven minutes into the period, followed by Toews’ power play goal less than two

minutes later. On Sunday, it was Swift Current leading after two periods and the Bruins unable to catch up. Rhett Evjen and Beau Larson staked the Broncos to a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes, with goals less than four minutes apart. Von Sprecken would get the Bruins on the board at 11:40 of the second, but Reed Jacobson’s power play goal for Swift Current with 37 seconds left in the frame made it 3-1. Kaiden Tuchscherer got the Bruins within a goal with 6:45 left in regulation, but it was too little, too late. The Bruins don’t return to league action until Nov. 23, when they visit the Moose Jaw Warriors.

Bruins five-game streak snapped ⇠ B1 with three seconds left in regulation to force overtime in a game Daae acknowledged was a bullet dodged. “I think we were pretty lucky tonight, to be quite honest,” he said. “(Zach Douglas) threw it back down low. I was up high, so I looked and there were eight seconds left. Then I was just praying Pasta would throw it out and I got pretty good wood on it and I think it clipped his shoulder a bit and just got the top corner,” Daae said of the tying goal. Austin Roesslein scored the shootout winner in the eighth round. Lewgood’s evaluation of his team’s effort was not flattering either.

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“We played literally just good enough to win. That type of effort doesn’t win you games very often. Like I said to the guys, good teams find a way to win, but you just can’t make a habit of winning that way.” Hudson Morrison had the Bruins’ other goal late in the second period. Ben Greenaway gave the Stars their first lead five minutes into the game when he threw the puck in front of the net and it went off a player and in. Reed Delainey made it 2-0 just 55 seconds into the middle frame, putting a rebound past Bruins starter Brett Lewchuk moments after a Douglas giveaway kept the puck in the zone. Meanwhile, the Bruins had a flurry of player personnel moves last week, most notably the acquisition of 20-year-old defenceman Tanner Clark from the OCN

Blizzard (MJHL). Clark, a former Flin Flon Bomber and Humboldt Bronco, was the futures from the Roger Tagoona trade last season. The Blizzard fought to keep Clark because he was not with the team at the time of the trade, but after both sides made their case before the Canadian Junior Hockey League, he became Bruins property. “To be honest, this process began close to a month ago and we’ve been battling in the boardrooms on the wording of the futures deal,” Lewgood said. The Rosetown native has 12 points in 16 games with OCN this year, and had 58 points over the last two seasons in Flin Flon. “He’s a big strong guy, moves the puck really well, that’s something we can stand to improve on and he’s a natural defenceman who can quarterback our power play,”

Legwood said, noting that Kosloski can move back up front on the power play now. The deal puts Estevan back at nine 20-year-olds. They had dealt defenceman Leighton McLachlan to Nipawin on Thursday to deal with precisely that issue after adding rearguard Nick Egan recently, but now they are up to nine again. “He’s a guy we certainly weren’t happy about having to move, because he’s such a quality character guy, but when we stacked them up, he was the odd man out,” Lewgood said of trading McLachlan. Ben Johnstone strained a joint in his shoulder on Saturday, which buys the team some time to decide on which 20-year-old to move out. Meanwhile, 18-year-old left winger Darcy DeRoose left the team to join the WHL’s Everett Silvertips last week.

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Well, here we go. After a tumultuous regular season for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the playoffs are finally here. The Riders will host the B.C. Lions in the 2013 CFL Western Semifinal Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in a battle of 11-7 teams. What a road it was to get here! And really, the regular season was only batting practice, a warmup for the main event, but it was scrutinized endlessly along the way. Agonizingly scrutinized. You can’t really blame people around here for being skeptical about their team. The Riders aren’t exactly on a roll heading into the post-season, having gone 3-6 in the final half of the season, and they are

Rod Pedersen Rider Insider carrying a two-game losing streak into the tournament. Maybe that’s why there were as many as 15,000 tickets left for the playoff game as of this past Sunday. “It’s a brand new season,’’ Rider head coach Corey Chamblin said defiantly following Saturday’s 30-26 last-minute loss to Edmonton, a game in which the Riders rested top guns Darian Durant and Kory Sheets. Of course Chamblin’s right, and it would be a disservice for anyone to look back now. Should the Riders have had more wins in 2013?

Possibly. In fact, probably. But no one was going to touch the 14-4 Calgary Stampeders anyway, and now the Stamps sit at home with the luxury of a first-round bye and await a visit from either the Riders or Lions in the West Division Final. No, it’s all about looking ahead right now for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, but not too far ahead. A showdown in Cowtown in two weeks is a tantalizing match-up for the Green and White but they have a stubborn B.C. squad standing in the way who, judging by their record, are every bit as good as the Riders. They’re just a lot younger. The only question mark for the Roughriders as we sit

Vipers get first victory The Estevan Vipers earned their first win of the season on Sunday, doubling up Moose Jaw 8-4. The victory came one day after the female peewee A team lost 12-1 to the Regina Capitals. Jordan Gilroy and Marci LeBlanc each scored twice against Moose Jaw at the Civic Auditorium, with Jaycee McLellan, Tasia Trobert and Taya McKersie adding singles. Crystal Wale had a hat trick for the visitors and Vanessa Knox scored their other goal.

Ajya Hegland stopped 28 shots for the Vipers. Estevan coach Lonnie Haux, said referee Ryan Eggen and linesmen Quinton Davidson and J.D. Gervais worked a good game. “I say this because it’s hard to get young officials and they did a good job for such a young crew. We need to support them somehow if possible.” On Saturday, McKersie had the lone goal for the Vipers, with McLellan earning the assist. Myah Battersby was in goal.

on the cusp of the playoffs is the status of slotback Chris Getzlaf, who led the club in receiving in 2013 with 1,045 yards. Getzlaf missed Game 18 with a knee injury and we’re told his status is 50/50 for the playoffs. That’s huge but if necessary, the Riders still have the underutilized Geroy Simon and Rob Bagg at their disposal. Wouldn’t it be something if Geroy torched his former team in the playoffs just like Jason Clermont did in double

Calgary Friday night and Benevides said they now have “data” on each of them. But who’s kidding whom? It will be a hunch, not data, which determines who’s behind centre for the Lions come Sunday at the Mosaic Madhouse. Oh the intrigue! See you Sunday. For daily Rider news, follow Rod on Twitter at @ sportscage. Get into the Cage weekdays 4-6:30 p.m. on 620 CKRM Regina.

Estevan Archery Club Junior Olympic Program Scores Oct. 28 Name Jace Carlisle Jaelyn Carlisle Hunter Chipley Donovan Dyer Kylan Fichter Tierra Fichter Danielle Franko Adam George Jaice Gibson Chayse Graham Randy Hamilton Shayna Hamilton Braydon Hanson Maxim Hiske Kyle Johnson Connor Johnston Logan King Chelsea Kramer Rachel Kramer Braiden Longney Logan Marshall Matthew Martel Myles McKenzie Kyle McMunn Chase McNabb

Distance Score 10m 32 10m 87 18m 116 10m 41 10m 188 10m 49 18m 148 18m 277 10m 229 18m 241 18m 68 18m 204 18m 162 10m 40 18m 260 10m 50 18m 196 10m 64 10m 30 8m 160 10m 116 10m 159 15m 170 18m 117 15m 128

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overtime of the 2010 western semifinal in Regina? Things are setting up nicely for the scenario we foreshadowed way back in the spring. However, Lions coach Mike Benevides has a trick or two up his sleeve as well, not the least of which is who his starting quarterback will be in the playoffs. All three of Travis Lulay, Buck Pierce and Thomas DeMarco played in the Lions’ regularseason ending 26-7 win over

Jaslyn McNabb Nathan Mus Hunter Perkins Braden Piper Mason Piper Cyrus Rooks Spencer Schindel Jessica Shebaylo-Lajoie Gage Stepp Layton Stropko Carisa Wock Paige Wock Tate Wrubleski

10m 10m 10m 18m 18m 18m 18m

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Rex Eagles 10m Ty Eagles 10m Jesse Gibson 10m Cassidy Klatt 10m Cheyanne Klatt 10m Bridgette Neb 10m Jesse Neb 10m Shelby Piper 8m Sierra Piper 8m Damian Rohatyn 10m Ethan Rohatyn 10m Kade Skuce 10m Logan Skuce 10m MacKenzie Skuce 15m

50 48 52 118 91 129 47 92 10 164 49 76 78 71

Oct. 31 Name Distance Score Mathew Chapman 15m 241 Darian Dickie 10m 62 Kevin Dickie 10m 6 Davis Dietze 15m 152 Reagan Gibbons 10m 99 Nov. 1 Name Kristen Carlson Ryder Dyer

Distance Score 10m 51 8m 4

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an information meeting of the members of Torquay Credit Union will be held at Torquay, in the Province of Saskatchewan.

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November 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM.

DATE and TIME: PLACE:

November 19, 2013 at 7:00 PM.

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Fifty and Over Club, Torquay, Saskatchewan

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Information presentation pertaining to the Board of Directors’ decision to pursue amalgamation with Radius Credit Union Limited

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DATED at the Village of Torquay, in the Province of Saskatchewan, this 24th day of October, 2013. Ann L. Favreau Secretary Copies of the Amalgamation Agreement, Articles of Amalgamation and Bylaws are available on request at the Credit Union.

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Allan and Joyce Klesse, aka Singin’ Sam and Silly Sally, didn’t quite hit the high notes, much to everyone’s delight at the Comedy Night in St. Paul’s United Church auditorium on Nov. 1.

Comedy night provided laughs and cash for shelter project There were more than a few groaners and moaners, but that was to be expected, and in fact, groans were encouraged at Comedy Night. The homemade event, featuring a cast of dozens of amateur actors and jokesters, was done in the spirit of fun and frolic and the Warm Welcome program that provides shelter for Estevan’s homeless or those who have temporary housing insecurities. The event, staged in the St. Paul’s United Church auditorium, which also plays host to the

shelter during the winter season, attracted a nearly full house of 200 patrons who laughed, chuckled, giggled, smiled and yes … groaned along with the cast members who had been directed and cajoled into their performances by director Marguerite Gallaway. Practically all of the proceeds from the evening are to be directed to the Warm Welcome program. The evening featured a preperformance dessert offering (with the price of admission) and an opportunity to mingle with the

performers that included emcee Jim Pratt (aka Jim Dandy) along with vocalists of challengeable quality Allan and Joyce Klesse and some forgetful and forgettable lyrics from Stone Broke Butch McLean. There were gossipy moments for Ardelle Kuchinka and Cindy Burham and sweet moments for Donna and Lawrence Burnard. There were other tripping over stripping moments too. Additional talent took to the stage in the form of Rev. Brenna Nickel, who was also host pastor

for the frolicking night as well as Heather Vermeersch, George Kuchinka and Tania Andrist. The Warm Welcome program, it was noted, is led by St. Paul’s, as well as the Salvation Army. The program is now seeking volunteers to help them administer and manage the shelter program that is being expanded to include all seven days of the week, this year from Dec. 1 through to March 31. The shelter spaces will be provided by both St. Paul’s, and the Salvation

Army this year. A training session for volunteers is slated for Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Paul’s United Church. More information may be obtained by contacting the Salvation Army at 306-634-2074. Those who volunteered last winter stated they experienced no difﬁ culties with accommodating the homeless patrons of the program and the service that included a morning breakfast snack to help the clients get on with their day in a positive manner.

Celtic Tenors ready to treat Estevan audience They can make themselves feel at home in any venue, whether it be an intimate assembly hall or a huge concert theatre. The Celtic Tenors will be in Estevan, performing at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church on 12th Ave. on Nov. 18. The trio of powerful voices, who offer up a program that transitions classical music to crossover folk songs and contemporary music, will take to the stage at 7:30 p.m. The concert is being brought to the community by the Estevan Arts Council, and it features the voices of the trio who go by their first names of Daryl, James and Matthew. They have established themselves as the most successful crossover artists emerging from Ireland into the North American musical and entertainment scene. The Celtic Tenors’ fifth album was

recently recorded in the Hollywood Hills and features a collection of North American songs by writers such as Stephen Foster and Bob Dylan. The trio has worked with the Grammy Award winning team of Steve Lindsey, Dillon O’Brien and Dave Way. Their previous album sales have topped the one million mark and they are now engaged in a full international touring schedule after having their music top the charts in the United States, Canada, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom. The trio, while comfortable in any venue, is also able to adjust to all types of accompaniment such as live bands and symphony orchestras or, they can move a concert along a capella using their incredible voices and Irish charm. Advance discount tickets are available at Henders Drugs and admission tickets will be available at the door on the night of the concert.

The Celtic Tenors, will entertain an Estevan audience on Nov. 18.

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Gladys Flaaten of Weyburn, Sask. and Dan and MaryAnn McDonald of White City, Sask. spent Saturday May 12 with Virgil and Ethelda Anderson. Dan and MaryAnn attended the funeral of Lillian Mantei held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, Sask. Visiting May 15 and 16 with Virgil and Ethelda Anderson were Pastor Larry and Kay Glaeske of Assinaboia, Sask. We are all thinking of you Lorraine Ollenburger and hope things are going better for you. We are missing you. Some of our residents took in the entertainment at the United Way Telethon and many watched it on TV. I had the privilege of working at it as a volunteer, what a busy time! This telethon did not just happen; a lot of hard work is put in by a very dedicated committee. I watched knowing that some were going on three hours or less sleep and they were all there hoping to meet or beat the goal. Young children were involved and the performers were excellent. The goal was not met but it was not due to lack of enthusiasm and dedication from all involved. If you get a chance to volunteer next year I guarantee a fun time and you will be treated like a queen/king.

Our birthdays are Marj Fowler on Nov. 1, Leona Selk on Nov. 2 and Kay Wanner on Nov. 6. Happy Birthday young ladies. Freddie and the Freebies got our toes tapping on Oct. 23. We so enjoy their music and thank them for entertaining us. Yvonne Steinke attended the 60th reunion of her Grade 12 graduation at LCBI in Outlook, Sask. on the weekend of Oct 19. LCBI is a high school and bible school located in Outlook; they focus on many activities such as sports, drama, choir, etc. They would welcome new students. Yvonne really enjoyed visiting old friends at the reunion and her family in Saskatoon. I found this item in the notebook given to me by Susan Widenmaier and think it is worthy of sharing. I am guilty of whining instead of counting my blessings. Forgive Me When I Whine Today upon a bus I saw, A lovely maid with golden hair. I envied her- she seemed so gay, And oh I wished I were so fair. When suddenly she rose to leave, I saw her hobble down the aisle. She had one foot and wore a crutch, But as she passed, a smile.

Midale community news Catrina Moldenhauer Correspondent Midale’s Remembrance Day Service, which is nondenominational, will be held at the Baptist Church this year. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. The Midale 39ers will be hosting a pancake brunch after the service at the 39er’s building. Cost is only $5 per person and is free for those six and under. Public skating at the rink will be held on Friday, Nov. 8 from 2 – 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9 from 3:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. and Sunday from 2 – 4 p.m. Toddlers skating has been discontinued until further notice due to a poor turnout. If there is a group of moms that would like to get together with their younger children for skating, please call Catrina to work out a date and time. The Midale Mustangs home opener against Wawota will be this Friday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. The Midale Skating Club will begin their skating season on Nov. 7. The Midale Rink’s cell phone number is 306-458-7555 and is equipped with voicemail, call display, texting and email. The Midale rink’s email is midalerink@gmail.com. Catrina also keeps a Google calendar as up to date as possible, so if you are looking for ice times, you can always look for the Midale Rink Google calendar to take a look at what is open. If you need to book ice on the hockey side, book meetings, wedding receptions, etc. on the curling side, please call

this number. If you would like to book ice on the curling side, please get in touch with Brad Eggum or Joe Vilcu. The Midale Lions Club’s next Bingo will be held Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 pm and it will be their Christmas bingo. Midale Central School will be holding an elementary school dance on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 7 – 10 p.m. All students up to Grade 8 are welcome to attend. Admission is $4 each and the canteen will be open for drinks and snacks. For the week of Nov. 18 – 22, all students can pay a $5 fee to wear a hat all week and the staff can pay $5 to dress casually all week. All proceeds are going to Movember! Movember is a charity that raises money and awareness for male cancers and mental health challenges. The Midale Rec Board’s Annual Trade, Craft and Bake Sale will be held this year on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There are already 27 confirmed vendors offering an assortment of handmade crafts, baking, cooking needs, jewelry, ect. so they are now almost at capacity. Call Catrina Moldenhauer to book your table. Tables are $20 each. Midale was once again visited by the STARS air ambulance as a truck and train collision occurred just outside of Midale. The momentum of the train brought the truck and train into town. The occupants of the truck were both taken to hospital for treatment. Until next week Midale and area, have a great week!

Oh God, forgive me when I whine, I have two feet, the world is mine. And when I stopped to buy some sweets, The lad who served me had such charm. He seemed to radiate good cheer, His manner was so kind and warm. I said,” It’s nice to deal with you, Such courtesy I seldom find.” He turned and said,” Oh, thank you sir.” And then I saw that he was blind. Oh God, forgive me when I whine, I have two eyes- the world is mine. Then when walking down the street, I saw a child with eyes of blue. He stood and watched the others play, It seemed he knew not what to do. “Why don’t you join the others dear?” He looked ahead with out a word, And then I knew he couldn’t hear. Oh God, forgive me when I whine, I have two ears- the world is mine. With feet to take me where I go. With eyes to see the sunset glow. With ears to hear what I would know. I’m blessed indeed the world is mine. Oh God, forgive me when I whine. Oh God, forgive me when I whine. We wish Susan Widenmaier get well wishes and we are looking forward to having you home. W also wish fast healing to “Chicken wing” aka Luverne Bod and “Big foot” aka Gen Kvamme. Our monthly potluck was held Oct. 30. A very tall spook also attended. Peggy Bolton attended a very informative MS seminar in Regina Oct. 25 and 26. Please remember our veterans on November 11. We owe our freedom to them and we do not want to forget ever. Until next time, God Bless and Keep Smiling!

Christmas Hamper Project Christmas will soon be here. Many families will be unable to enjoy this Christmas because they cannot afford the essentials. If you know of someone who is in need you can make an application for assistance by phoning:

St. John's - 306-634-5126 United Church - 306-634-2885 Anglican Church - 306-634-4113 Salvation Army - 306-634-2074 St. Peter’s - 306-634-2024 Please call between 9:00 am - 12 & 1 pm - 4:30 pm Commencing Nov. 6 - Dec. 6, 2013 This is a community project sponsored by the Estevan Christmas Hamper Association For more information contact Char at 306-421-9182 or Heather at 306-421-2457

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Card of Thanks We would like to thank you for all the cards and good wishes from friends and relatives that attended the ceremony at Estevan Regional Nursing Home for our 65th wedding anniversary held on October 25th. Most patients attended even by wheelchair and walker. Father Brian Meredith went through the ceremony , even blessed our rings and had readings they do at any wedding in a church with mass. There was a few tears that were shed , a showing of happiness. Our daughter Jo-Anne from Calgary came to be with us. A special thank you to Father Brian for doing this for us. -Alice & Joseph Gervais

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ApArtments / Condos-For sAle Condo For Sale: 2012 Upgraded one bedroom plus den. Located at Petterson Point, Estevan. C/W, fridge,stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, microwave, and A/C. Immediate possession available $222,000.00 Please phone 306421-7993

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Career OppOrtunities

Wanted - MECHANICS and ASSEMBLERS Smith Industries Ltd. is a leading, locally owned company in Saskatoon who manufactures truck mounted vacuum systems. Our team is looking for enthusiastic, hardworking individuals who want to make their mark with a growing company. Competitive wages, health and dental benefits. Please send resume and cover letter to Sheri at sheri@smithvac.com or fax to 306-244-4748.

November 6, 2013 B9 Domestic cars

Domestic cars

Used Cars

Used Trucks, Suvs & Vans

2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Red, 23,170 kms ...............................$40,900 2012 Dodge Journey R/T White, 22,573 kms ................................$26,900 2011 RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn Loaded Sagebrush, 18,908 kms ......................................................................................$39,900 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Black, 88,123 kms ...............$27,900 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Red, 65,300 kms .............................$19,900 2010 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Red, 61,540 kms...........................$25,900 2010 Buick Enclave CX Silver, 100,493 kms.................................$25,900 2010 Dodge Journey SE Red, 59,219 kms ...................................$15,900 2009 Cadillac SRX AWD Silver, 80,109 kms .................................$24,900 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited Black, 26,879 kms .........$29,900 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Silver, 107,093 kms .............$16,900 2008 Ford F150 XLT Super Crew Black, 87,323 kms ...................$19,900 2007 RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab Red, 114,498 kms ......................$16,900

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CARS

11 Chev Impala LT 4dr factory warranty 71,117 kms ..............................$16,995 09 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr factory warranty, 53,981 km .........................$12,995 09 Toyota Corolla factory warranty 76,200 km ........................................$12,995 08 Chev Cobalt LT 2dr warranty, 100,900 km, 5 spd, was $9,995 .........................................................................................Reduced to sell $7,900 08 Dodge Avenger R/T AWD 4dr warranty..............................................$15,995 07 Chev Malibu LT 4dr warranty, 126,800 km ...........................................$9,995 07 Buick Lucerne CX 4dr, loaded, warranty..............................................$9,450 07 Pontiac G5 SE 4dr warranty .................................................................$8,995 06 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4dr warranty.....................................................$6.995 06 Pontiac Pursuit 2dr warranty, 5 spd, was $6,995.....Reduced to sell $5,995 04 Chev Optra 5 LS H/B warranty..............................................................$5,495

TRUCKS, VANS & SUV’s

13 Jeep Compass North 4x4 Factory warranty, 37,442 km....................$23,995 13 Jeep Patriot Sport North 4x4 Factory warranty 23,120 km................$23,995 12 Chev Silverado Ext/Cab 4x4, factory warranty, 53,318 km ................$25,995 11 Ford Escape XLT AWD factory warranty ............................................$20,995 10 Chev Silverado LT Crew/Cab 4x4 Z-71 factory warranty, Flexfuel $25,995 09 Dodge Dakota Ext/Cab SXT 4x4 factory warranty .............................$18,995 09 Dodge Journey R/T AWD 7 Pass 84,000 km, warranty .....................$22,995 09 Dodge D150 Ram Quad/cab SLT 4x4 warranty .................................$18,995 09 Honda CR-V EXL AWD 4dr warranty .................................................$20,995 08 Pontiac Montana SVC 7 Pass warranty, 62,215 km ..........................$11,995 04 Pontiac Montana 7 Pass warranty, 138,800 km ...................................$6,995 02 Nissan XTerra SE 4x4 warranty...........................................................$10,995 02 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT QuadCab 4X4 warranty ...................................$8,995

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Senchuk’s Super Deals! Used Cars

2013 FORD TAURUS SEL 16,000 kms ..........................................$25,995 2010 MAZDA 6 69,000 kms ............................................................$15,995 2010 FORD FOCUS SE 80,000 kms ..............................................$14,995 2007 DODGE CHARGER 94,000 kms............................................$12,995 2006 PONTIAC G6 GT 135,000 kms ................................................$8,995

Used Trucks, SUVs & Vans

2012 EXPEDITION 4x4 LIMITED 20,000 kms ................................$47,995 2012 E450 CUBE VAN 29,000 kms ................................................$33,995 2011 F350 XLT CREW CAB 4x4 6.7L diesel, 174,000 kms............$26,995 2011 F250 LARIAT CREW CAB 4x4 6.7L diesel, 95,000 kms ......$39,995 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB 4x4 27,000 kms ....$29,995 2011 DODGE JOURNEY RT AWD 24,000 kms..............................$25,995 2010 EDGE LIMITED AWD 52,000 kms.............................................SOLD 2010 CHEVROLET CREW CAB LT 4x4 80,000 kms.....................$21,995 2010 F150 XTR SUPER CAB 4x4 57,000 kms...............................$21,900 2008 F150 XTR SUPERCREW 4x4 106,000 kms ..........................$18,995 2008 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB 4x4 6.4L diesel ...........................$22,995 2008 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB 4x4 6.4L diesel ...........................$20,995 2005 GMC SLE CREW CAB 4x4 105,000 kms .................................SOLD

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Utility trailers

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Black, 83,842 kms .................................$8,900

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Family Owned Dealership Since 1937 1021 - 4th STREET, ESTEVAN PHONE: 306-634-3629

USED CARS

2012 CHRYSLER 300 LTD Loaded, 19,600 kms ........................... $33,900 2010 CHRYSLER 300C AWD Loaded.............................................$26,995 2010 CHEV COLBALT LT 57,000 kms .......................................... $12,395 2008 DODGE CHARGER 88,000 kms ........................................... $12,995 2003 CAViLiER 4 dr........................................................................ $3,995

USED TRUCKS/VANS

2012 RAM 2500 LARAMiE 4X4..........................................................SOLD 2012 RAM 1500 LOnGHORn Fully Loaded Black ......................... $44,900 2012 RAM 1500 LARAMiE Fully Loaded White ............................. $39,995 2012 RAM 1500 LARAMiE Fully loaded Black ............................... $42,995 2011 GRAnD CHEROKEE LTD Loaded, 73,000 kms ................... $33,900 2011 GRAnD CARAVAn 83,000 kms ........................................... $18,900 2011 DODGE JOURnEY CVP 7,700 kms ........................................ SOLD 2010 3500 CREW CAB LOnG BOX 49,000 kms ........................... $39,500 2010 RAM 1500 SPORT Loaded.....................................................$27,995 2010 RAM 2500 5.7 Hemi SLT ....................................................... $25,995 2010 JEEP PATRiOT 105,000 kms ................................................ $13,995 2009 RAM 1500 LARAMiE..............................................................$27,995 2009 DODGE JOURnEY RT Loaded, red ...................................... $24,900 2008 RAM 3500 SLT Black, Loaded................................................$29,900 2008 DODGE 2500 LARAMiE DiESEL .......................................... $28,995 2008 DODGE GRAnD CARAVAn SXT ......................................... $15,995 2008 GRAnD CARAVAn SXT ....................................................... $12,900 2007 DODGE 3500 LARAMiE CREW CAB 1 Ton dually, 80,000 kms........ ......................................................................................................... $37,900 2007 TOWn AnD COUnTRY ......................................................... $12,995

TRAILERS/MOTORHOMES/RVs

2009 SUnnY BROOK 5TH WHEEL 34 ft, 3 slides, Fire Place, Central Vac, Loaded ...........................................................$39,500

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2014 Haulmark 85 X 20 v-nose 2-5200 axle, alum Wheels.........$10,500 2014 Haulmark 85 x 27 v-nose.........................................................call 2013 rainbow 6x10 3500 axle flip up ramp....................................$3,400 2013 rainbow 6x12 3500 axle flip up ramp .....................................call 2013 rainbow 6x14 3500 axle flip up ramp .....................................call 2013 Haulmark 20ft, 85x20.............................................................$10,500 2013 Haulmark transport v-nose 6x12, 2-3500 axle ..............reduced 2013 Big tex 7x14 utility................................................................. $2,599 2012 rainbow 18’ car Hauler 7000 gvW ....................................... $3,400 2012 newman 10ft. aluminum 13” Wheels, v-front ...................... $2,500

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HUFNAGEL LTD., based out of the Lloydminster area requires

NEW DRIVERS. Oilfield Tickets, Clean Drivers Abstract and 1 Year Fluid Hauling is required. Shift Work (2 weeks on/1 off). $26/hr to Start plus Holiday Pay, Overtime Pay (after 8hrs/day), New Housing Accommodations, Full Benefits & RRSP plan. Scheduled Holidays, Company Vehicle, Night Shift $1/hr Premium as well as a $4000/Yearly Bonus. Extraordinary team where family and safety come first. Serious applicants fax resume w/abstract to 306-825-5344, email hufnagel@me.com or call 780-893-0120. Attention Semi Operators! Are you looking to downsize? Haul RVs from USA to western Canada! 5-6 day round trip. Looking for 1 ton O/O. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com J O U R N E Y M A N AU TO M OT I V E Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Fulltime per manent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-8542845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net. MUNICIPAL FOREMAN WANTED for SW SK. Manage, operate, and maintain RM. Apply @ http://bit.ly/1aldu0L or j o b s @ gra s s l a n d s gro u p. c o m . 1.888.778.0570 WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

General employment Days Inn is now hiring servers and housekeepers. Please fax resume to 306.634.8733

General employment CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let your past limit your career plans! Since 1989 Confidential, Fast Affordable A+BBB Rating EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE BOOKLET. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) www.RemoveYourRecord.com HELP WANTED-LOCAL PEOPLE NEEDED!!! Simple & Flexible Online Work. 100% Genuine Opportunity. F/T & P/T. Internet Needed. Very Easy... No experience Required. Income is Guaranteed! www.ezComputerWork.com

HELP WANTED! Make $1000 a week mailing brochures From HOME! Genuine Opportunity. NO experience required. Start immediately! www.themailinghub.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 S a l e s p e r s o n R e q u i r e d : M a t u re Salesperson required for a permanent/part-time position. Drop off resume in person to 1210 4th Street, Estevan: Ron’s The Work Wear Store Ltd. Phone 306-6348232

Domestic Help Looking For A Housekeeper $13.50 per hour. Please call 306-634-2424

ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (ESTEVAN) St. Joseph’s Hospital relies on donations to fund equipment purchases. Your Memorial Gift honours your loved one and makes it possible for our hospital to continue providing quality care for Estevan and area residents. A letter will be sent to the family acknowledging your gift; please include their name and address as well as your own. You will receive an income tax receipt.

Please send your donation to:

St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation Box 5000-203, Estevan, SK S4A 2V6

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B10 November 6, 2013 Obituaries

Estevan Mercury Obituaries

Obituaries

Gladys Mary Hannah November 1, 1927- October 29, 2013 It is with profound and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gladys Mary Hannah on the morning of October 29th, 2013. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Lorne Hannah; daughter, Myrna and her husband, Donald; grandson, Scott his wife Angela and her two great grandchildren, Carson and Natalie; granddaughter, Kristin, and grandson, Jarrett and his partner Madeline. Gladys was born in Oxbow on November 1st, 1927 to Francis and Beatrice King. Gladys was predeceased by her sister, Muriel Smith (King) and brother, Gordon King, and survived by her brothers, Albert and Robert King and sister-in-law, Lois King. Gladys was also very close with her nieces and nephews, and will be remembered fondly. Gladys and Lorne were married on September 9, 1950 at the family farm at Frobisher, Saskatchewan. Gladys lived the majority of her life in Estevan where she truly enjoyed being an active participant in the community. Gladys was a quietly dedicated volunteer for numerous organizations and events and was a member of the Royal Purple for her lifetime. In recent years Gladys and Lorne moved to Yorkton, Sask. in order to be closer to Myrna and her family, but her heart was firmly rooted in the community of Estevan and her family from the Oxbow and Frobisher area. Gladys passed on her passion for sports to her family from playing baseball when she was younger; to curling into her 70’s, but her favorite sport was unquestionably hockey. Lorne and Gladys were season ticket holders of the Estevan Bruins for over 40 years, and at games over the years she could be overheard sounding more like an NHL scout than a grandmother. Gladys will be missed by all those who knew and loved her, but perhaps most by her grandchildren whom she perhaps loved most of all. She was Grandma Hannah to many outside her family as well. Gladys’ devotion will never be forgotten. We will forever love and remember Grandma Hannah (GG). A Celebration of Gladys’ Life was held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2 in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan with Doug Third officiating. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan in memory of Gladys Hannah. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Rose Madeline Malaryk Jan. 20, 1934 – Oct. 29, 2013 Rose Malaryk, late of Estevan, Sask. passed away in Estevan on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at the age of 79 years. Rose was born on January 20, 1934 on the farm southwest of Torquay. She attended Lucky school east of the farm with her brothers and sisters. After her oldest sister, Margaret was married, Rosy moved into Estevan with them and attended ECI high school. On October 13, 1954, Rose married Karol Malaryk and moved onto the King Street lot , where she lived on until her passing. Her marriage produced 6 boys, Terry, Brian, Garry, Darrell, Rick and Kevin. Rose’s house was always full and she was surrounded by people her whole life. Her humorous side came out often with many jokes she knew and told that kept everyone laughing. On June 15, 1991, she lost her husband Karol, and sadly ten years later on June 15, 2001 her baby son Kevin. In her later years she loved playing bingo, going to the casino and playing cribbage with her son Rick and his friends. She loved spending time at the Legion with her many friends. Rose will be missed and never forgotten. Rose’s memory will be forever cherished by her children, Terry (Kim) of Torquay, Sask., Brian of Calgary, Alta., Garry (Jackie) of Estevan, Darrell (Lori) of Estevan and Rick of Estevan; 12 grandchildren, Carla (Doug) Van De Woestyne, Kayla Malaryk (Brandon), Terresa Weeks (Aaron), Terra Weeks, Ryan Malaryk, Keegan Malaryk (Kristen), Torie Malaryk, Jenna Malaryk, Adrian Malaryk, Jase Malaryk (Nicole), Mellisa Burkholder and Jesse Malaryk; 9 great grandchildren; her sister Margaret Friess of Estevan, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Karol; parents, John and Anna Kuntz; son Kevin; siblings, Anthony Kuntz, Jack Kuntz and Katherine Fedyk; brothers-in-law, Roy Friess and Matt Fedyk; sister-in-law Susan Kuntz and daughter-in-law Darlene Malaryk. Prayers were held on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Brian Meredith. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Those so wishing may make donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan in Rose’s memory. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Siever, Vermeersch & Fonstad

Are pleased to announce and wish to congratulate Carol Sylvestre on receiving her Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree.

Obituaries

VF Siever, Vermeersch & Fonstad

Thankyou

The family of Shirley Thompson would like to thank the Estevan Regional Nursing Home for being mom’s home for the last 8 years, filled with family & friends and a staff that truly cares. To Allan Styre and staff at Hall Funeral Services, Rev. Brenna Nickel, the United Church Ladies Auxillary, Dr. A Christie and family and family & friends for their condolences.

Lareine Evelyn Brock March 15, 1947 – October 21, 2013 On Monday, October 21, 2013, Lareine Brock, late of Estevan, passed away in Regina at the age of 66 years. Lareine is survived by her life partner, William (Bill) Murray; daughter, Corinna (Mel) Kuntz; granddaughter, Tyra Kuntz; daughter, Jacqueline (Ari) Shannon; grandson, Jacob Shannon and granddaughter, Memphis Shannon; siblings, Wayne (Gail) Biette, Shirley (Paul) Jensen, Don Biette, Wendy (Hartley Boles) Biette, Allen (Marcia) Biette, Charolette Huber, Darold (Corinne) Biette,; special sister, Donna Schoff; step children, Jeff (Nikki) Brock, step granddaughter, Daylia Brock; Shanna (Tim) Welsch, step grandchildren, Kaytee Welsch, Hayden Welsch, Hadley Welsch; Roxanne (Jerry Keen) Murray, Trish (Neil) Irwin, Eric (Jolene) Murray and Connie Murray. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, great great nephew and step grandchildren; two high school friends of fifty years, Pat Olsen and Sharon McClelland (aka Crazy Sharon). She was predeceased by her brother, Gary Biette in 1973; father, Denis Biette in 1992; mother, Evelyn Biette in 1996; two nephews and a niece in infancy. A memorial service took place on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, Estevan, with Sandy Dalziel officiating. Interment followed in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, donations may be given to the Canadian Breast Cancer Association or Estevan United Way in memory of Lareine. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Ruth O. Driscoll October 8, 1941 – October 26, 2013 On Saturday, October 26, 2013, Ruth Opal (Nesbitt) Driscoll, Estevan, Sask.., passed away peacefully at the age of 72 years. Predeceased by her husband, Stanley, parents, Marie and Lorne Nesbitt, twin sister Rita Anderson. Survived by one daughter, Maureen Driscoll (Geoff Redman) of Estevan and her children, Tyler (Brenna) Vennard of Weyburn and Amy Vennard (Ryan Sanderson) of Regina, three great grandsons Maxim, Sawyer and Judd Vennard, brothers, Clarence (Cathy) Nesbitt, New Westminster, B.C.; and Ross Nesbitt, Regina, Sask.., as well as many nieces and nephews. A public graveside service was held at Regina Memorial Gardens, 4280 Highway # 1 East, Regina, Sask.., on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Flowers most gratefully declined, donations to a charity of choice may be tokens of remembrance. Online condolences may be made at www.tubmanfh.com

LAND FOR SALE R.M. OF MOUNT PLEASANT NO. 002 North East Quarter of Section 10, Township 3, Range 33, West of the First Meridian, Extension 0, Surface Parcel #110303378 South West Quarter of Section 10, Township 3, Range 33, West of the First Meridian, Extension 0, Surface Parcel #110317564 North West Quarter of Section 10, Township 3, Range 33, West of the First Meridian, Extension 0, Surface Parcel #110317575 SURFACE RIGHTS NOT INCLUDED. MINERAL RIGHTS NOT INCLUDED. Interested parties should submit tenders ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 20, 2013 addressed to: Kohaly, Elash & Ludwig Law Firm LLP 1312 – 4th Street Estevan, SK S4A 0X2 For information contact Jacqueline Georget at (306) 321 – 2374 All tenders should be in writing and should be accompanied by a deposit of 10% of the tendered amount payable to Kohaly, Elash & Ludwig Law Firm, in trust. Tenders may be submitted on all or any portion of abovedescribed lands.

Are pleased to announce and wish to congratulate Amber Pouliot on receiving her Bachelor of Administration with Great Distinction - Honours.

Obituaries

Shirley Ann Thompson 1931-2013 Shirley Thompson, late of Estevan, Sask. passed away in Estevan on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Shirley Ann Thompson was born July 8, 1931 to John Henry and Constance Dunbar. She grew up in the Britannia School District, RM of Coalfields #4. There were so many things mom did with her life to mention all of them. Her goal in life was to help people, so she became a nurse, but that wasn’t all she accomplished. She helped family, friends and community with all she did. She was always there with help, advice and hard work. All of us will keep memories of her; Kernels of Wisdom; The Helping Hands; and the Happy Heart. Such a small dash to contain so much life. We will miss you Mom. Love Always. Shirley’s memory will be forever cherished by her family, Marilyn (Lloyd) Ribling, Jo-Ann (Bill) Reil, Philip (Patricia) Thompson, Susan (Dennis) Fuchs. Grandchildren, Amanda Ribling, Morgan Reil, Dillion Reil, Aaron (Dealle) Thompson, Janelle Thompson and Ty Thompson. Great grandson, Brooks. Sisters, Berva (Donald) Pearce, Margaret (Larry) Szafron, sister-in-law, Diane Dunbar and also numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Gordon Thompson, her parents, John and Constance Dunbar, brother, Parker Dunbar. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2013 from St. Paul’s United Church, Estevan with Rev. Brenna Nickel officiating. Interment will follow at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, donations may be given to a charity of your own choice in memory of Shirley. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. If friends so desire, donations may be given to a charity of your own choice in memory of Shirley Thompson. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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Creighton Lodge weekly news Judy Pratt correcpondent Here it is, the last week of October and believe it or not, there are still a couple of flowers with blooms on them! The rest of them have been pulled and the yard is now ready for a long winter with a moist blanket of snow so our multitude of bulbs that we planted will be flowering in May! With the help of Gord Stevenson, Ray Cossette and Pat Glasser, we transplanted more peonies and other perennials plus boxes of tulip and daffodil bulbs. It’s going to look like Buchart Gardens around here next summer! Thanks to all of the kind folks in the community, Jonas Weinrauch, Wilma Ward, Genevieve Fichter, Dave Hoffort, Liz Michel and Nancy Kowalchuk to name a few who brought donations of garden vegetables. We received lots of tomatoes, squash, zucchini and carrots from so many people and some who dropped it off but didn’t leave their name. So thanks to everyone for thinking of us. We were well entertained this month with the music from Freddie and the Freebies, Bob Olson, Ella Messer, the Lamplighters, Ross LeBlanc, the Church of Christ Singers, Trinity Lutheran Ladies and the Piano students of Jane Heska and Anita Kuntz. It was a wonderful month and we want to thank all of the people who give of their time and talent to come to the Lodge and play and sing for us. We want to congratulate the United Way on their successful telethon this year. Some representatives from the United Way came to the Lodge for coffee and snacks and we presented them with the money we collected from all the residents. Creighton Lodge is a member agency of the United Way and benefit greatly from the annual donation we receive from them. They have a wonderful network of volunteers who work diligently for the telethon and also for the Day of Caring. We were happy to have a couple of friends come to the Lodge for dinner this month. Two former residents, Flo Pho and Ray Holmes popped in for a meal and a visit. It was sure nice to see them again. We also took a road trip in the SMILE van to Main-

prize Manor in Midale to visit four of our former residents. We saw Norma Armstrong, Gladys Stromgren, Mabel Hacke and Florence Pho. They served us the most wonderful dessert and coffee and we had such a nice visit with all of them. We kept up our physical fitness with our regular exercises provided by Audrey Dupuis, Monica MacKenzie and our new Volunteer, Nicki Pelletier. We are so fortunate to have these ladies commit to our program so we can keep nimble. Worship was held every Sunday thanks to the Ministerial Association organizing the different churches to conduct services for us in the afternoon. Thanks to all of the Ministers and helpers who work to do this for us. We appreciate it very much. We had an awesome program put on by the Torquay Lutheran Ladies. They sang and read to us and then treated us to a lovely snack. Thank you to all of you for that lovely evening. The Laureate chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held their meeting here in October and delighted us with decorating our lounge with fall and Halloween decoration. What a nice lift that was for us. Thank you to all the ladies who helped out. We can’t forget to thank our loyal Bingo caller Joan Wock and our fill in caller Marlene Grube for calling Bingo every Wednesday for us. We love to play Bingo and so appreciate them coming to call every week. Also our weekly visits from Christina Wock and her two dogs are something we really look forward to. We said goodbye to two residents as they moved on to nursing homes. Helen Turner and Grace Blondeau will be missed by all the staff and residents of Creighton Lodge. We wish them both well in their new home. We have welcomed new residents Erling Rothe and Ellen Weinrauch to our Creighton Lodge family recently. We hope they are settling in well. I guess that’s it for this month. As we enjoy the last few days of this wonderful sunny weather we can prepare ourselves for the cold weather and dig out some of those sweaters and quilts that we’ve packed away. Oh, and we better start thinking of Christmas shopping — it’s just around the corner!!!

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Betty Ribling Correspondent Congratulations to Heather and Jeff Pyra on the birth of their baby girl Charlie May. Charlie was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan on Oct. 23, 2013. She weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces. She is a baby sister for Jacob, Sarah and Isabelle. Proud grandparents are Joe and Christine Pyra of North Battleford and Betty Ribling of Estevan. Randy Cosette celebrated a birthday on Oct. 15. Congratulations Randy. Christine Pyra of North Battleford spent several days at the home of Jeff and Heather Pyra of Outram. Albert and Betty Ribling celebrated a birthday on Oct. 15. Betty Ribling would like to thank the Southeast

Regional College for the wonderful retirement party held in her honour at the college on Oct. 17. To Judy Holtzmiller for the presentation, to Sheena and the entire Estevan Campus staff for the flowers, support and the effort put forth to organize the party. Thanks to the three instructors, Anna Fish from Weyburn, Carole Olson from Regina and Becky Wock from Estevan, who attended and for their help and support through the years. Thanks to C. Olson for your presentation, to my family for their help and support, to my grandchildren for the entertainment, to my niece Linda Anderson who came from British Columbia, to students former students, my church family and many special friends. Your cards and the kind words of encouragement helped to make my retirement so memorable. God bless you all.

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BIRTH

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Born to Mark Harden and Sonya Bachorcik on October 8, 2013, a daughter Aurora Essence Harden. Proud grandparents are Marty and Linda Harden and Michelle and Blaine Messer. • Born to Dallas Schmollinger and Michelle Deichert on October 13, 2013, a son, Greyson Joseph Blake Schmollinger. Proud grandparents are Rod and Lynn Deichert and Don and Lorraine Schmollinger.

Your Guide to Area Estevan Gospel Chapel

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

“Equipping God’s people to think biblically, to live godly, and to serve effectively – inﬂuencing our world for Christ”

Isabelle & Souris Reverend Randy Kleemola Phone: 306-634-2024 email: st.peters@accesscomm.ca

1202 - 2nd Street Phone: 306-634-3761

Pastor: Josh Permann Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m. Weekly: Prayer Meeting

www.estevangospelchapel.ca 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 MASSES: Saturday: 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.

St. Giles

Anglican Church Parish of Estevan 317-12th Avenue

Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 10:00 am September - May Children’s Sunday School: 10:00 am The Rev. Mark Osborne ALL ARE WELCOME! Church Ofﬁce: 306-634-4113 www.estevananglican.com

Faith Lutheran Church Nicholson Centre, Estevan

Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Pastors: Danny Krauss & Joshua Lowe Phone: 306-634-3773 Cell: 306-471-8130 Brad McKenzie- Youth Leader

LC-C

Sunday Worship

9:30 a.m. - Bible Study 10:30 a.m. - Divine Service with Holy Communion Sunday School A Congregation of LUTHERAN CHURCH - CANADA

REAL REAL LIFE REAL REALPEOPLE PEOPLE REAL REALGOD GOD

100 Kin g St ree t Est evan , Sa sk (306) 63 4 -81 33 www.livinghope-ca.org

NOW 22Sunday Sunday services services to NOW to choose choosefrom from * 9:00 am and 11:00 am * With coffee in between 9:00 am and 11:00 am With coffee in between

LIVE RUSSIAN TRANSLATION LIVE RUSSIAN TRANSLATION during service duringthe the 11:00 11:00 amam service

Free Clothing Outlet

First & Third Thursday of Each Month - 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

THE SALVATION ARMY

Phone: 306-634-2074

ESTEVAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 1107 - 4th Street

Pastors: Lieuts. Brian & June Bobolo SUNDAY: 11:00 a.m. Worship Service

ALL WELCOME!

1920 Wellock Road, Estevan • (306) 634-7955 www.estevancog.com Estevan Church of God

Coffee Fellowship Before Church

WELCOME!

MINISTER: REV. BRENNA NICKEL Email: stpaulsuc@sasktel.net Website: stpaulsestevan.ca

Trinity Lutheran Church E.L.C.I.C. 738 - 2nd Street, Estevan Church Office: 306-634-5684 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m. Coffee and fellowship after worship Pastor Stewart Miller

His Glory Bible Church

306-634-9191

Sunday Services:

Bible Class - 10:00 a.m. – Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship - 7 p.m. Wednesday Meeting - 7 p.m.

SUNDAY WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL - 11 AM

Corner of 14th Avenue & 3rd Street Phone: 306-634-2885 – Fax: 306-636-2611

St. Joseph’s Prayer Centre

1033 3rd Street Estevan

Tim Pippus

Ofﬁce: 306-634-3116

Church of God

ALL ARE WELCOME email: trinity.luth@sasktel.net • www.etlc.ca

2 - 4 pm Monday - Friday Series topics change monthly Call for more information

1302 - 8th Street, Estevan

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

Come and Worship With Us

Everyone welcome to join our daily prayers, inspirational Bible DVD viewings and lively discussions

CHURCH OF CHRIST

(Light of Life Ministries International) Join us in Glorious Praise and Worship With: Pastors Dr. and Mrs. Jimi Akinsete Where: St. Joseph Bookstore 1033 4th Street, Estevan S4A 0W4 (opposite court house) When: 10am on Sundays Experience Healing, Deliverance and Breakthroughs

Pursuing God Building Relationships Impacting Lives

10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship with Children’s Ministries & Nursery.

7:30 p.m. Fridays theGROVE Youth Ministries

Please call us or visit our website for more information about other ministries and events.

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Legal BILLESBERGER LAW FIRM

Funeral Directors

Kohaly, Elash & Ludwig Law Firm LLP

BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR JOHN J. BILLESBERGER, B.A., LL.B.

1017 Third Street Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 0R4

Barristers & Solicitors Paul D. Elash, B.A., LL.B. Aaron Ludwig, B.Sc., LL.B.

Dustin Hall - Owner/Funeral Director Allan Styre - Funeral Director Jeff Sully - Funeral Director

1312 - 4th Street, Estevan

Optometrist

Telephone: 306-634-3631 Fax: (306) 634-6901

Phone: (306) 637-3710 Fax: (306) 637-3719

Branch Ofﬁces:

LAMPMAN: Fridays • R.M. Building • 306-487-2880 MIDALE: Tuesdays • 233 Main Street • 306-458-2277

Gainsborough: Carnduff: Thursday a.m. Thursday p.m. Phone: 306-685-2250 Phone: 306-482-3731

TROBERT LAW FIRM

ORLOWSKI LAW OFFICE Barrister & Solicitor

Stephen J. Orlowski, B.Ed., LL.B.

James F. Trobert

1215 - 5th Street, Estevan

Phone: 306-634-3353

Fax: 306-634-7714

orlowski.law@sasktel.net

B.A., LL.B. Barrister & Solicitor

Branch ofﬁces at: Arcola Redvers Carnduff Arcola Agencies Carlsen Bldg. Carnduff Agencies Bldg. Wednesday A.M. Wednesday P.M. Thursday P.M. Phone: 306-455-2277 Phone: 306-452-3377 Phone: 306-482-4077

Financial Planning

Reynold Bert Certiﬁed Financial Planner

Dr. Sarah Sliva, Optometrist 4 - 102 Souris Ave, Estevan, SK

Phone: (306) 636-2020 www.southeasteyecare.ca

Real Estate

RS C

Estevan Wicklow Centre 305 1133 4th St. Estevan SK S4A 0W6

Insurance & Investments Services “In the business of creating , enhancing and insuring client’s net worth”

1506 4th Street, Estevan (306) 634-8233 12 Warren Street, Redvers (306) 452-6020 www.hallfuneralservices.ca

Ph: 306-634-2616 Fax: 306-634-9881

Email: trobertlaw@sasktel.net

Handyman Services

Ron Areshenkoff Mutual Fund Advisor Life Insurance Representative

REALTOR

Roni Sue Coulter Sales Representative

www.century21.ca/ronisue.coulter

Windows, Doors, Soffit & Fascia, Siding & Renos, the list goes on. No job too small

FINANCIAL

GO WITH GONAS

306-421-9884 Lori Gonas

Selling Estevan & Area for 10 years...

Health & Mobility Aids Equipment Rental FOR RENT • • • • • •

OPEN THURS: 12:00 - 8:00 CALL: 306-483-2430 TOLL FREE: 1-800-472-5063

• 13 in. Black Tires • Full Suspension • Deluxe Light Package Serving Estevan’s Area From • 1.2 HP @ 8 MPH 616 Beharrel St. • Power Seat or Lge. Batteries Oxbow, Sk .

Vacuum Sales Vacuum Doctor

Home, Commercial, Industrial Service & Repairs $850 th Tx Incl

1132 - 5 St. Estevan, Sk

306-421-7402

Limited Lifetime Warranty • 25 years on motor • 1 year on power nozzle & kit • Ametek 3-Stage • 13.5 Amps $600 Tx Incl

Geared Belts • Starter Kit

Let my experience work for you

RUBBER & TRACK SKID STEERS MINI TRACK HOES PORTA POTTIES MINI SKID STEER CAR HAULER TRAILER FLAT DECK TRAILERS • 5500lb TELEHANDLER • DOOSAN LOADER

FRESH WATER AVAILABLE FOR FRAC WATER, DRILLING RIG, ETC.

Pongo Holdings Ltd.

306-421-9576 or 306-421-2244

31/2 miles South of Estevan on Hwy 47 (35 of 1 of 8, West of the 2nd)

Cabinetry Let us create beautiful, custommade cabinetry for every room in your home. Choose your style, color and the perfect finishing touches. Our quality products and service are guaranteed.

Tx Incl

$400

ronisue.coulter@century21.ca

For all your real estate needs

306-421-5166 Estevan, SK

Manulife Securities Investments Services Inc. is a Member MFDA IPC.

Trailblazer Scooter

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Tim’s Handyman Services

403B 9th Avenue, Estevan, SK S4A 2V4 PH: (306)634-7979 Toll Free: (877)779-0948 info@spectraﬁnancial.ca Insurance Offered Through Spectra Financial

LIFT CHAIRS WALKERS, ELECTRIC BEDS AND MUCH MORE

Border Real Estate Service

Wessleworks • Top of the Line Kit

Box 234 Hamiota, MB R0M 0T0 Phone# 204-764-2591 Fax# 204-764-2172 www.hatfieldcustomcabinets.com

Winnona Johner • Owner/Sales 306.421.5725 | 306.634.9898 www.estevanrealestate.com

Arizona Luxury Homes & Horse Properties For Sale

Doug Ketterling

Ph. 480-263-0079 E-mail- doug.ketterling@russlyon.com

Dwight Thompson

Sales Representative Cell: 306-421-7516 dwight.thompson@century21.ca

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Focus on faith North Portal happenings

By Rev. Brenna Lea Nickel When I moved from Philadelphia to Saskatchewan in 2011, I was surprised to find that the most difficult adjustment wasn’t the minus 40 winter temperatures. Instead, it was the darkness that settles in this time of year making for dark commutes and a general desire for hibernation. Darkness is traditionally thought of as a place of vulnerability, a scary place, a place where we can’t see what is around us. The Christian tradition usually counters our natural fear of darkness with the promised light of Christ, light that cannot be overcome by the darkness and brokenness of the world. Yet, this summer, I heard pastor and author, Barbara Brown Taylor speak to the potential of darkness – both literal and metaphoric – for us to discover something new or to encounter the Divine in a new way. Throughout the Bible, God is often at work in the dark: God shows Abraham the stars in the dark, brings Nicodemus out in the middle of the night, and is at work in the darkness of Easter Saturday bringing resurrection from death. Brown Taylor pointed out how in the cycles of darkness we all experience, and in

these big moments of darkness, the light of God is even more pronounced because of its contrast to the darkness around it. These are our “Aha!” moments, moments when we experience inexplicable and completely unexpected joy. These are the times where we learn something new about ourselves and the world around us. To be clear, though, it’s not that God desires us to be in suffering or darkness, especially ongoing, systemic suffering, but it is to say that the splendor of God can be seen in those times more profoundly, and can begin to draw us out of the danger and vulnerability of the darkness. So during the darkness of this season, we may feel like the writer of Psalm 130 who says, “My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning,” and this waiting may be related to the actual darkness, which weighs us down, or simply to a spiritual darkness. But I would invite you to consider what new way you may encounter God during this time. What light are you seeking after, exactly? What needs to be illuminated for you? Be comforted and assured then with these later words from Psalm 130: “For with the Lord there is steadfast love.” May it be so for all of us.

Safety

Betty Baniulis Correspondent

The Homemaker Club held a potluck supper at the community hall on Oct. 27 (54 attended). The children did their pumpkin carving.

CLIFF REANEY

P: 306.861.9966 64-3 St. N.E. E: creaney@sasktel.net Weyburn, Sk “We can come to you!” On-site Service RD

•CANADA SAFETY COUNCIL DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE/ PROFESSIONAL DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE •ST JOHN AMBULANCE FIRST AID/CPR/AED • WHIMIS IN VEHICLE DRIVER EVALUATION

Betty Baniulis Correspondent St. Josephs Health Care Auxilary report for this monthly meeting on Oct. 29 in the hospital auditorium. President Sharon Heinz opened the meeting with our auxiliary prayer. Secretary Eva Hagel recorded roll call. Twenty-six were present. Hagel read the September minutes. Nola Joseph made a motion to approve minutes and seconded by Doreen Hagen. Darla Wilhelm gave the treasure’s report. Mary Martin Drader made a motion to accept them seconded by Marlene Hayward a motion was made to present $15,000 toward

the IC Unit at the tea and bake sale on Dec. 4. Committee reports showed Ginger Anderson and Marianne Heinz made a turkey craft for Thanksgiving 36 patients received them Lauretta Gooding made 64 pairs of slippers. Sharon Penner made 986 pics for hospital and home care. SHAA convention report: Nola Joseph, Daarla Wilhelm, Sharon Heinz and Marianne Heinz drove to Moose Jaw Oct. 22 and 23. Humboldt will have it in 2014. Tea, bake sale and silent auction Dec. 4 will be in the hospital auditorium. Our auxiliary member Rose Owens and her husband are moving to Saskatoon.

Contractors Fessler Contracting

Colby Fessler

Carpenter / Home Renovator Estevan, SK.

Experienced In: Framing Deck, Fences Renovations Bathrooms Tiling Door / Window Installations Garage Packages

Cell: 306-461-9478 E-mail: fesslercontracting@gmail.com

Reporting to the Production Superintendent in the Northgate area, this position is responsible for, but not limited to: • Optimizing and troubleshooting daily well production. • Operation and maintenance of oil wells and facilities. • Daily input and balancing of data into Production Manager and basic computer skills required. • Ensuring a safe and cost effective operation. • Ensuring a safe and cost effective operation. • Required to perform/assist with light maintenance as well as coordinate and oversee larger operation projects.

QuaLifications: • A minimum of 8 years of operating experience in the oil and gas industry. • Knowledge of conventional multi well oil batteries and of single well batteries and tank treating systems. • Gas compression or waterflood experience preferred • Valid Class 5 drivers license, H2S alive and First Aid • Must be organized with strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities. • Ability to clearly communicate at all levels in a team environment. Please send resume to: h.penner@elkhorn.cc Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Elkhorn Resources Inc. “Elkhorn” is a private, light oil focused production company led by an experienced management team with a successful track record of building production and reserves in a cost effective manner through the drill bit.

Send your letters to:

Box 730, Estevan SK S4A 2A6 68 Souris Ave. N., Estevan, SK e-mail: editor@estevanmercury.ca

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WOOD COUNTRY is currently accepting resumes for the following positions at their Estevan location:

Truck Drivers

Full and part time positions available. Must possess a class 1A license with air endorsement and be capable of driving a tandem truck or single axle for deliveries. Weekends off. Company benefits available for both positions & salary based on experience and qualifications.

OILFIELD OPERATOR accountabiLity:

and Betty Baniulis drove to Grenfell to visit their friends Doreen Maxwell in a private care home. A big thank you to the kind person who picked up my leather glove at No Frills and put it on the hood of his car.

Ginger Anderson told us there would be no more health care auxiliary newsletters even though Estevan won the top award in Saskatchewan in October at convention. The numbers discussed the 75th anniversary of hospital and auxiliary. Our Christmas supper and meeting is December 16 at 6 p,m. for all auxiliary members. Birthday girls for summer were Marvel Gall, Mary Martin Drader, Marge Heidinger and Betty Baniulis. Lunch - Marge and Ginger Anderson and Marlene Hayward. Thanks to you all. Motion to adjourn Sharon Penner.

The Estevan Mercury welcomes letters from its readership. All letters must be SIGNED to be eligible for publication and include your full name and a phone number where you can be reached during the day. All material is subject to editing. We also ask that hand written letters be legible.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Location: Northgate, Saskatchewan

the home of Arva Walters on Oct. 28 with two tables. High honours went to Linda Baker second. high was Arva Walter. On Wednesday Oct. 30 Dorothy Fuchs, Bette MacDonald, Elsie Earl

St. Josephs Health Care Auxilary

CR Safety Ltd. Classroom

The door prize was won by Dorothy Fuchs. The community potluck supper will be held at the community hall on Dec. 8 sponsored by the Homemaker Club. Santa Claus will attend. Bridge was held at

WELL SERVICE LTD. TRICAN WELL SERVICE LTD. is one of Canada’s fastest growing well service companies, providing a comprehensive array of specialized products, equipment and services utilized in drilling, completion, stimulation and reworking of oil and gas wells in the Canadian and International marketplace. At Trican, we base our recruitment practices on the belief that a company’s greatest asset is its people. Trican provides services in Fracturing, Cementing Acidizing, Coiled Tubing, Nitrogen and related services in our field bases ranging from Fort Nelson, British Columbia to Estevan, Saskatchewan.

WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING: • CEMENT & FRAC OPERATORS • HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS/ 3RD YR. APPRENTICES Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 license • Safe driving skills: fewer than 6 demerit points on drivers abstract • Physical fit-heavy lifting required • Effective interpersonal skills (spoken and written communication) • High school graduate (preferred) How to apply: Preferred Apply Online: jclements@trican.ca Fax: (306) 636-2669 ONLY THOSE SELECTED WILL BE CONTACTED

Visit us on the Web: www.estevanmercury.ca

Interested applicants can fax resume to Brian at Wood Country at 306-634-8441 or email resume to brianwoodcountry.estevan@sasktel.net No phone calls please.

Journeymen Electricians and Apprentices PowerTech Industries Ltd. in Estevan is seeking Journeymen Electricians and Apprentices for work in the Estevan and Carnduff areas. Experience: Safety Certificates are needed. 1st Aid/CPR, H2S. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Full benefits packages and RSP plan. Duties: Day to day electrical construction and maintenance in the oilfield. Wage/Salary Info: Depending on experience & qualifications. To Apply: Fax: (306) 637-2181, e-mail sschoff.pti@sasktel.net or drop off resume to 62 Devonian Street, Estevan, SK.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Accounting Technician/Receptionist

At Money Mart, you can learn, grow and thrive…. So what are you waiting for????

Siever, Vermeersch & Fonstad, an Association of Professional accountants, is a growing Estevan based accounting firm providing a wide range of accounting services to our diverse clientele. To meet the demands of our continued growth we are accepting resumes for two positions: 1) accounting technician/accounting trainee and 2) receptionist.

We currently have opening for Full Time and Part time Customer Service Representatives.

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN/ACCOUNTING TRAINEE:

Building Leaders.

The ideal candidate would be someone with an accounting diploma or someone actively working Our CSR’s, are Jacks/Jills of all trades! In this role – you will do it all; sales, a diploma or designation along with experience in the accounting field. customer service, local marketing, collections, security of your store, and the Driving Success.  towards The successful candidate will be exposed to a wide variety of assignments including bookkeeping, list goes on… In our company, the brighter you shine, the more training, payroll, corporate working papers as well as personal and corporate taxation.   get. This is a retail career,   and personal development you will not  just any            ordinary job! RECEPTIONIST:

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Carson Energy Services, a division of URS Flint, is currently searching for a Crew Truck Foreman and a Pipeline Foreman to join our team in Lampman, Sk.

Or fax to: 306-634-2373 Attn: Jim Vermeersch, FCGA

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age and training and development programs  are  one  of  the  (2-10 person crew) • Implementi ng Flints Safety Management System in all acti viti es. of  choice’.   candidates  choose  Carson  as  their  ‘employer  • Ensuring that safety is the #1 priority in all activities. vices provides employees with all of the tools they need to  • Obtaining all permits, conducting pre-job meetings and ensuring that task hazard assessments are performed for all tasks. th personally and professionally.

• Performing vehicle/ equipment audits, inspecting 3rd party equipment and performing regular site inspections. • Reporting all incidents and/ or job concerns to the field coordinator immediately. URS Flint offers a comprehensive benefits package and encourages personal and ‐458‐2415, e‐mail jjaworski@flintenergy.com   professional growth.

A COMPANY ON THE MOVE

apply;   Come Join our team today! Only those with the necessary requirements need apply. didates will be contacted.

Please fax resume to: 306-487-3235 or email to khall@ﬂintenergy.com

This is a remarkable time for global agriculture and for Richardson. Our industry is undergoing unprecedented change with increasing world demand, and our company is experiencing transformational growth. Richardson International is Canada’s largest, privately owned agribusiness and is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing. We currently have opportunities at our Estevan, SK Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre.

Repair & Maintenance Lead This position contributes to the safe, efficient and profitable operation of grain handling and/or crop input facilities. Specific responsibilities include the repair and maintenance of high throughput grain handling and crop input facilities, utilizing both in-house and contract maintenance resources. The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined with relevant maintenance experience; have strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; be detail-oriented with demonstrated accuracy; possess excellent customer service skills; and a willingness to relocate. An agricultural background would be considered an asset.

Location Assistant Location Assistants contribute to the safe, efficient and profitable operation of a grain handling and/or crop input facility. Specific responsibilities include the storage and shipping of Western Canadian grains; operational support and assistance to location staff and customers; the operation of facility equipment and controls; and providing excellent customer service. Canyon is the fastest growing fracturing company in North America. We deliver quality customized pressure pumping and service solutions to the oil and gas industry, improving our industry one job at a time. If you’re looking for a career with a leading organization that promotes Integrity, Relationships, Innovation and Success, then we’re looking for you.

Now hiring the following positions:

The ideal candidate will possess proven communication and interpersonal skills; ambition and organizational skills; an orientation to accuracy and detail and excellent customer service skills. An agriculture background is an asset. Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities. Interested candidates should apply online by visiting www.richardson.ca to upload their cover letter and résumé before November 22, 2013.

 Experienced Class 1 Drivers / Operators

 Experienced Cement and Acid Operators  Base Administrative Assistant Applicant Requirements:  Self-motivated  Willing to work flexible hours  15 / 6 and contract 22 / 13 schedules  Safety-focused  Team oriented  Clean Class 1 Drivers abstract

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

Why Canyon?  Dynamic and rapidly growing company  Premium compensation package  New equipment  Paid technical and leadership training  Career advancement opportunities  RRSP matching program

To apply for the above positions, in confidence, please email or fax your resume and a copy of a current drivers abstract. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted. How to apply: email: hr@canyontech.ca fax: (403) 356-1146 website: www.canyontech.ca

MOBILE MEDICAL EXAMINERS RNs, RPNs, LPNs, Lab Techs. Insurance Services Co. recruiting in Estevan and surrounding. Venipuncture experience required. Contact: careers@watermarkinsurance.com

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

SALESPERSON REQUIRED

Mature Salesperson required for a permanent/part-time position. Drop off resume in person to:

1210 4th St. Estevan

RON'S

THE WORK WEAR STORE LTD. Ph: 306-634-8232

Brady

Oilfield Services LP.

Requires

Mechanic or Apprentice Mechanic

Brady Oilfield Services L.P. provides a broad range of services related to the production of oil and other fluids in SE Sask.

is currently looking for a full-time permanent

Operations Assistant

Working within a small team, the applicant must:

• Perform office administration duties for a private oil production company • Provide administrative assistance to the Operations Manager • Exhibit excellent oral/written communication and a strong understanding of MS Applications • Applicants with an office administration certificate and/or prior experience in office administration will be preferred • Previous experience in oilfield administration is an asset • Previous experience with field data capture systems is an asset Please send resume by: E-mail: traceyward@sasktel.net or Fax: 306-634-3751

A Truck & Transport Mechanic or Apprentice Mechanic is required for our shop in Halbrite, Sk. We offer competitive wages and generous benefits package.

MAIL OR FAX RESUME: Box 271, Midale, SK S0C 1S0 FAX: (306) 458-2768 email: resumes@brady.sk.ca

13112TN00

has immediate openings for the following positions •operators • fork lift driver •lathe operator • 1a driver/ repair operator wages negotiable based upon experience.

Interested IndIvIduals can fax resume to (306) 634-8025

101 Supreme St. (Shand access road)

SERVICE RIG PERSONNEL Class 1A & 3A Preferred Above Industry Wages Benefits Packages Opportunity for Advancement Please email or fax resume to:

Email: sleibel@suncountrywellservicing.ca Fax 306 634 1200 • Cell 306 421 3418

Looking for full time employment? Tired of working weekends or shift work?

JOHNSON

PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.

is now hiring for the position of

Counter / Stock Person. Responsibilites Include: • Customer Service • Assist in Stocking Shelves Please fax résumé to: 306-634-4250 email: jph@sasktel.net or drop off at 1037 5th St.

Operate/Maintain Cemetery

The Registrar of Cemeteries is seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals, corporations, or service organizations to operate under contract for the care and maintenance of the Souris Valley Memorial Gardens cemetery in Estevan, SK. For more information, contact the Deputy Registrar, Larry Wilson at larry.wilson@gov.sk.ca or 306.787.5712.

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Senchuk Ford Service Department has the following full time position available

Technician Automotive and computer knowledgeable, as well as, experience and ADP training an asset but willing to train. If you have a solid work ethic and take pride in your work, make sure to forward your resume immediately to Chris Hortness at

13112BS00

chris@senchuk.com or call 306.636.6465

Your Opportunity Awaits

Senchuk

Ford Sales Ltd.

118 Souris Ave. N., Estevan • 634-3696

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CEMETERY

Join our team at the City of Estevan!

Under restrictions in the City of Estevan Cemetery bylaw Section 7 “Regulations Governing Cemetery” article 7.17 we ask that everyone who has loose objects and memorabilia sitting on/ around the gravesites at the Estevan City Cemetery to remove them during the winter months, October 16, 2013 – April 14, 2014 inclusive. The City assumes no responsibility for missing or damaged memorabilia, vases or flowers. Vases must be inverted and locked into place. After October 16, 2013 Cemetery employees will be removing any remaining memorabilia and flowers as well as inverting vases. These items will be placed in storage until January 16, 2014. If items remain unclaimed they will be disposed of.

We are currently seeking people who have the desire to grow with us, and serve your community. We work at rock concerts, hockey games, maintain the Parks, operate Zambonis and all forms of heavy equipment. We make a difference to your friends, family and neighbors every day. • Tired of working 12 hour shifts or longer? • Working long stretches without a day off? • Routinely miss your kids’ sporting events? • Can’t stand to miss another family function? Openings exist for Laborers, Events staff, Executive Assistant, Facility Managers, Foreman and an Electrician. We offer a competitive wage, beneﬁts and great pension plan. Enjoy stability and opportunity for a strong work-life balance.

For further information, please contact:

ESTEVAN THE ENERGY CITY

Kelvin Pillipow - Human Resources 1102 – 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Email – hr@estevan.ca

This bylaw is in place to avoid injury or incident during the winter months and snow removal. A copy of our City of Estevan bylaw is available at the Leisure Centre office for your reference.

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Call For Adult Art Instructors!

Adult Art

(Dispatcher)

The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum is seeking artists and crafts people to serve as instructors for our adult art classes. Don’t miss out on this exciting creative opportunity! Contact Karly at: 306-634-7644 for more information.

Classes

Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication PINTEREST CHALLENGE skills. This person will handle incoming telephone calls, general public inquiries and Are you addicted to Pinterest, but tired of pinning things and never complaints, and will communicate via radio transmissions with members on patrol. The concept is simple….buy a membership to trying them? Then take the Pinterest Challenge at the EAGM and join us as we stop pinning and start doing! For our first class we will be Must be able to work independently under stress as well as produce a high degree the EAGM and receive the opportunity to display making a fall yarn wreath. of accuracy. WHEN: September 26, October 24, December 5 one piece of artwork in the Gallery! For more TIME: 7:00 - 9:00pm Application packages can be picked up at the Estevan Police Service or mailed(materials out included) WHAT’S HAPPENING COST: $15/person information please contact INSTRUCTOR: Karly Garnier upon request. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Amber at: 306-634-7644. AT THE ESTEVAN ARTS COUNCIL? DECORATIVE CANVASES Please return the completed package with an updated resume in a sealed envelope Create your own DIY decorative canvas, using collage and painting 118 - 4th STREET • HOURS: Mon to Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm | Thurs 10:00am - 9:00pm “promoting the arts in OUR community” to: Chief of Police Estevan Police Service 301-11th Ave.Estevan, Sask.photos S4A techniques, displaying personal and1C7 mementos. Participants

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are encouraged to bring in their own items to include on their canvas. WHEN: Wednesday, October 16 TIME: 7 - 9pm COST: $40/person INSTRUCTOR: Karly Garnier

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Have you ever glanced at the cover of a home design magazine and thought, I want that look? Home for the Holidays delivers budget conscience editorial style whilst prepping you for the upcoming holiday season. Join us for Thanksgiving Entertaining where we will create a centerpiece and wine glass accessories. WHEN: Tuesdays, October 1, 8 (2 weeks) TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 pm COST: $35/person/class (materials included) INSTRUCTOR: Karly Garnier

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BEGINNER DRAWING: FIGURE DRAWING

This two-session course introduces participants to drawing the human face and figure using various drawing tricks of the trade. Elements such as shading and line will also be discussed and demonstrated.

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Koncerts for(INSTRUCTOR) Kids Fubuki DaikoHAND (reinventing traditional Japanese drumming) and Wide Open POTTERY: BUILDING – DARLENE MARTIN Fubuki Daiko (reinventing traditional Japanese drumming) Theatre: “Massive Munsch” come withPM puppets) and Wide Open Saturday, November 2 (stories 10:00 AMalive – 4:00

WHEN: Tuesdays, Nov. 5, 12 (2 weeks) TIME: 7:00 - 9:00pm COST: $60/person (materials included) INSTRUCTOR: Amber Andersen

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$74.00 + $12.00 Supply – Cost. Ages 16+– Inspiring Your Creativity Hand Building Cartooning & Juliet) – GuyCost: & Pottery: Nadina – Everything Fitz

In this class, participants will munch and sip on haunted pairings of food CARTOONING – LEVI WHEELER (INSTRUCTOR) and beverages to get ideas for their party. There will also be a discussion of POTTERY: HAND BUILDING – DARLENE MARTIN (INSTRUCTOR) POTTERY: HAND – DARLENE (INSTRUCTOR) how to pull together diverse elements to create a fantastic party set up. Monday, Nov. BUILDING 18 & Tuesday, Nov. 19MARTIN 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday, November 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Participants will also make a ghostly Victorian inspired framed work. ParticiNovember 2 in on 10:00 AM2– 4:00 PM So you wantSaturday, to be a cartoonist? Come sit Levi’s class where the focus will be on (reinventing traditional Japanese drumming) and It’s never too late or too early to start! Learn the basics or further develop your skills of pants must be 19 years or older. It’s never too late or too early to start! Learn the basics or further develop your skills and of decorative different ways to draw and create cartoon characters. This class is ideal for beginners hand building. Transform clay into objects of inspiration and pride. Explore WHEN: Tuesday, October 15 come alive withofpuppets) hand building.(stories Transform claytechniques into objects and Explore decorative for people with advanced skills in cartooning. TIME: 7:00 - 9:00pm such asinspiration impressing, sprigpride. mold, carving into clay and glazing. COST: $35/person (materials included) techniques such as impressing, sprig mold, into clay and Cost: $74.00 + $12.00 Supply Cost.glazing. Ages 16+ Cost: $30.00. Agescarving 10+ INSTRUCTOR: Amber Andersen Cost: $74.00 + $12.00 Supply Cost. Ages 16+

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Visual Arts Classes

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CARTOONING – LEVI WHEELER (INSTRUCTOR)

And we are CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Pottery: Hand Building – Cartooning – Inspiring Your Monday, Nov. 18Creativity & Tuesday, Nov. 19 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CARTOONING – LEVI WHEELER (INSTRUCTOR)

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for submissions in our Adjudicated Artclass Show So you want to beAnnual a cartoonist? Come sit in on Levi’s where the focus will be on Monday, Nov. different 18 & Tuesday, Nov. 19 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ways 28 to draw and create cartoon November – December 20,characters. 2013 This class is ideal for beginners and

So you want to be a cartoonist? Come sitfor in people on Levi’s where the will be on withclass advanced skills in focus cartooning. different ways to draw and MARTIN create cartoon characters. This$30.00. class is ideal POTTERY: HAND BUILDING – DARLENE (INSTRUCTOR) Cost: Ages 10+for beginners and for people with advanced skills in cartooning. 306-634-3942 Saturday, November 2 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Cost: $30.00. 10+CALLING ALL ARTISTS! And Ages we are It’s never too late or too early to start! Learn the basics or further develop your skills of for submissions in our Annual Adjudicated Art Show hand building. Transform clay into objects of inspiration and pride. Explore decorative November 28 – December 20, 2013 And we are CALLING ALL ARTISTS!

www.estevanartscouncil.com techniques such as impressing, sprig mold, carving into clay and glazing. for submissions in our Cost: $74.00 + $12.00 Supply Cost. Ages 16+Annual Adjudicated Art Show 306-634-3942 November 28 – December 20, 2013

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So you want to be a cartoonist? Come sit in on Levi’s class where the focus will be on different ways to draw and create cartoon characters. This class is ideal for beginners and www.estevanartscouncil.com for people with advanced skills in cartooning. Baby Time: Thursday, November 21 @ 10:30am or Monday, Cost: $30.00. Ages 10+

At The Library...

November 25 @ 7:00-7:30pm For babies up to 18 months & their caregivers. Programs are FREE! And we are CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Songs and rhymes, bounces and books! This is a fun, interactive parentfor submissions in our Annual Adjudicated Art Show child program that ends with a baby-inspired craft. November 28 – December 20, 2013 Anime Jewellery & Key Chains: Saturday, November 9 @ 3:30-5:00. Ages 10+. If you love Japanese graphics, or just want to make fun items to wear or give as gifts, then spread the word and bring some friends with you! The best part 306-634-3942 is watching your creation change in the oven using Shrinky Dink Plastic! Limited to 10 spots so register early! Teenagers welcome! TEEN/ADULT PROGRAMS Mobile Device Advice: Mondays, November 4th & 18th @ 3:00 & 4:00PM. Tablets, www.estevanartscouncil.com e-readers and smart phones – oh my! If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by your mobile device, we are here to help! The City of Estevan invites you to join us for the Grand Opening of the much Join Krista for a 30 minute one on one tutoring session on your device. Call Krista to register and let us know which device anticipated Wellock Road Water Reservoir on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 1:00 you require assistance with. pm. Kevin Sutter and Council will be on hand to answer any questions. Crafter’s Circle: Tuesdays, November 12th & 26th @ 5:30PM Do you knit, crochet or just enjoy crafting? Enjoy the company of others crafters like yourself. All experience levels welcome. A great opportunity for ongoing support; share your knowledge or benefit from the advice of other crafters. Just bring your own materials and come join the circle. No pre-registration required. Ages 15 and up. Knit-a-leaf Pattern Dishcloth: Wednesday, November 13th & Thursday, November 14th @ 6:00 PM. Join the Library & our guest instructor, Christa Wright for a lovely crafting project! Whether you would like to make one for a Christmas present or keep it for yourself, you can’t go wrong. To ensure your project gets finished & for support, this will be for the next session of Spin Classes a two-part program. Patrons will need to bring size 10 knitting needles and your favourite yarn. Pre-registration required. Basic Drawing: Animals: Monday, November 18 @ 6:30-7:30 Recommended for ages 6-9. Maureen will teach stepat Estevan Leisure Centre by -step basics of drawing animals using the Ed Emberley drawing technique. 15 Hello Computer! Wednesdays, November 6th & 20th @ 5:00 & 6:00PM*. *alternate times can be arranged case-byNovember 19 - December 19 • 6:10, 9:10 am Bikes case. Computers are complicated, but don’t let them get you down. Come and get answers to your computer questions Registration fee: $100 Available in 30 minute ‘one-on-one sessions.’ Bring your laptop or use a public computer. Call Krista to register and indicate what you would like to learn. Call info centre desk at 306-634-1876 to register. Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Every Tuesday @ 5:30 PM. Join Katharina Ulbrich for an introduction to the German language. This is an ongoing program and will take place at the library every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:00. The classes are designed to be fun and non-competitive; those who want to learn faster will get extra homework. All ages welcome. Held in partnership with the Estevan & District German “Feundschaft” Society. Knit-a-leaf Pattern Dishcloth: Wednesday, November 13th & Thursday, November 14th @ 6:00 PM. Join the Highway 47 North Sanitary Sewer Crossing Library & our guest instructor, Christa Wright for a lovely crafting project! Whether you would like to make one for a Christmas present or keep it for yourself, you can’t go wrong. To ensure your project gets finished & for support, this will be The City of Estevan is undertaking Construction of Sanitary Sewer across Highway 47 N a two-part program. Patrons will need to bring size 10 knitting needles and your favourite yarn. Pre-registration required. nearby Hwy 47 Lift Station Minimize Workplace Conflict: Saturday, November 16th @ 1:00 PM. Employers & employees, if you need some help with workplace conflict, this program is for you! Join special guest, Verna O’Neill from CF Sunrise for a workshop on Construction on: strategies to positively deal with conflict in the workplace. Subjects include: Managing your response in conflict situations, Highway 47 - (Wellock Road to North City Limits) dealing with different personality types & developing skills to positively handle workplace conflict. Pre-registration required. This work would require closure of immediate areas of excavation and may necessitate Introduction to Chinese Medicine: Sunday, November 17th @ 2:00 PM. Join the Library & our special guest, Matthew Norick, registered acupuncturist, for an introductory & interactive lecture that looks at the history, theory, and parking restriction in adjacent areas. This work will commence on date October 29, 2013 presents practical ways you can improve your health with Chinese medicine. and expected to be complete on November 15, 2013 (subject to weather condition). Cover-to-Cover Book Club: Thursday, November 21st @ 6:30 PM. This month’s book is the literary award winning & hilarious, Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett. Call Safety Krista at 306-636-1621 to reserve your copy today! New members of all ages always welcome! Construction site could be dangerous. If you have children, please ask them to keep a MS Impacts Communities: Thursday, November 21 @ 6:30-7:30. Living with multiple sclerosis is different for everyone, safe distance from the site. We will take every precaution to ensure public safety, but we but we all have one thing in common: MS affects our lives. Join a support group. For more information contact facilitator need your assistance to constrain the natural curiosity of younger children. Please DO Nicole Smigiel @ 306-634-3936. Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Party: Sunday, November 24th @ 2:00 PM. Despite being over 900 years old, the NOT attempt to go close to areas of open excavation. Doctor looks pretty good for his age. Come celebrate 50 “wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey” years of the classic BBC television Theft or Vandalism show at the Library! Join us for themed snacks, build your own model TARDIS & make a bow tie necklace (because bow ties are cool). Dressing up as one of his many incarnations or companions is encouraged, as there will be a fantastic prize If you see any act of vandalism, theft or anyone suspiciously tampering with equipment, for best costume! Ages 13+. Pre-registration required. signage or barricades please contact (306) 421-6934, the Site Foreman or after hours Book Club After Dark: Wednesday, November 27th @ 6:30 PM. This month’s book is Gabriel’s Rapture by Sylvain call Police. Reynard. Professor Gabriel Emerson has embarked on a passionate, yet clandestine affair with his former student, Julia Mitchell. Sequestered on a romantic holiday in Italy, he tutors her in the sensual delights of the body Due to the subject matter of the material, adults 18+ only, please. To request a copy or for more information, call Krista at 306-636-1621. Questions and Concerns Upcycled Book Page Wreaths: Thursday, November 28th @ 5:30 PM. Turn old book pages into something beautiful The City of Estevan, Engineering Services apologize for any inconveniences that this for your home! All materials will be provided & patrons can choose to finish their wreaths at their leisure, as it is a lengthy work may cause and thank you in advance for your cooperation patience. If you have (but worthy!) project. Ages 13+. Pre-registration required, as space is limited. any question or concerns, please call at (306) 634-1800 To pre-register or for information call 1-306-636-1621 unless otherwise indicated.

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