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SaskPower’s most expensive project ever is now in full functioning flight. Clean coal is no longer an oxymoron, said Saskatchewan’s Premier Brad Wall Thursday morning as he and other provincial officials cut a ribbon to officially declare the Boundary Dam carbon capture plant, attached to the Unit 3 power unit, open. In fact, the island that captures 90 per cent of the unit’s noxious carbon dioxide and 100 per cent of the sulphur dioxide had been functioning since Sept. 14, when the full-court press on the test runs were initiated. On the Wednesday afternoon prior to the Oct. 2 official launch, Cenovus Energy Inc., the recipient of the CO2, picked up the gas right from the plant when it entered their pipeline that is attached directly to the capture plant, sending it to their nearby well sites to be used for enhanced oil recovery systems. “It was 2,300 hundred tonnes, and we’re being paid for it,” said SaskPower president and CEO, Robert Watson, after stating to an applauding audience of about 250 invited guests, that “It works. It’s working.” → A5 Saskatchewan

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The problem requires assessment, planning and the implementation of a strategy and so the federal government has committed $163,799 to help Envision Counselling and Support Centre come up with some answers surrounding the growing problem of cyber bullying and cyber violence against girls and young women. Ed Komarnicki, MP for Souris-Moose Mountain, → A2 Federal

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← A1 on behalf of Hon. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, arrived at the Envision office in Estevan last Friday morning bearing a cheque in that amount to assist them in developing a coordinated attack on cyber violence. It’s a two-year project and Juli Dzuba will be the lead member of the coordinated effort. In fact, she had already started a major data collection and research effort prior to the announcement of the federal funding assistance. There is a steering committee in place and the online survey has begun, she told the Mercury in a discussion following the brief formal ceremonies that were led by Envision’s vice-chairman Vic Wiebe and included Komarnicki, Dzuba; Envision’s resource development coordinator Tania Hlohovsky Andrist and executive director Christa Daku. The project is intended to build collaboration between youth and community stakeholders to prevent cyberviolence against young women and girls. Youth will be engaged in the development and implementation of

A second survey round will be conducted in December and that will include collection of information from personal experiences by victims plus information garnered from a national survey. “We will monitor it along the way to see where the strengths and weaknesses are,” said Komarnicki, speaking of the government’s role besides the funding support. “There was no problem in getting this funding approved by caucus because they recognize it’s a serious issue. It’s dealing with all undertakings and that has even included suicide, so it even goes beyond education. There are criminal acts. At every stage there is personal trauma and there is a need to connect and know there are places they can go to

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so as legislators we want to answer the question of how they can do those things. There is a practical side to this issue and there is a legislative side and we know there has to be a community side to it to attack it before it escalates,” said Komarnicki. “So let’s find the people and apply the punishments where necessary.” Dzuba said that Envision will address intervention challenges specific to southeast Saskatchewan and will provide transparent reports to government as the project proceeds. “These people here at Envision have a history and a fundamental strength along with some infrastructure to work with, so I feel they’ll do some very positive things with these funds and support,” said Komarnicki.

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Quotable comments from the BD3 launching There were more than 250 SaskPower company officials, corporate partners, suppliers, politicians, media members and international guests packed into temporary tents on the lawn at Boundary Dam last Thursday morning. They were all there to celebrate the official launching of the world’s first true commercial-sized clean coal power generating and carbon capture unit. Detractors were not to be found, although some had been heard from afar prior to the launch date. But this day was one of celebration, said SaskPower President and CEO Robert Watson, who was emcee for the ceremonies that preceded a corporateled lunch and a series of tours through the newly constructed carbon and sulphur dioxide capture island. The tours extended to the Boundary Dam Unit 3 sector that houses the newly refitted generator that is pumping out 110 to 115 megawatts of electrical power, while capturing all of the CO2 gases and up to 90 per cent of the CO2. During the course of events, Mercury representatives circled the crowd, engaged in the official media scrum and chatted with those who were more intensely involved in the processes that had brought them all to this particular day. Here’s what some of them had to say: “It’s a sweet sense of accomplishment and really, you know Estevan … you made it happen, you made a difference. This will now be a powerful centre of learning, here and now. We have

Exterior view of the carbon capture facility at Boundary Dam a whole new learning curve opening up. It’s exciting. The future looks exciting.” – Max Ball, manager of the clean coal project and frequent presenter at public forums. “It was a one time shot, a one-time contribution from our government and as far as I know there is nothing more in play at this stage. But, as you know, in politics, the doors never close.”-Ed Komarnicki, MP for Souris-Moose Mountain, referring to the $240 million contribution made by the federal government during the project’s early stages. “We’re working on evaluations on the oil production side. The capture costs, prices paid, volume of additional oil that will be extracted, the appropriate way to invest in the future, tax implications, putting money into technology that

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point and putting it into our 66-kilometre pipeline to our oilfield.” – Jessica Wilkinson, spokesperson for Cenovus Energy Inc. “You need fuel to generate power. The obvious choice, if you’re not going to use coal, would be natural gas. We have the same life-cycle costs as a natural gas plant by retrofitting and rebuilding a coal plant and capturing carbon. But, natural gas plants are not capturing carbon. This wonderful beast behind us is capturing one million tonnes of CO2 a year. That’s phenomenal.”Mike Monea, president of carbon capture and storage initiatives for SaskPower. “The extra costs could be in the range of $150 to $200 million on the power island. But then, we have a lot of adjustments to make in the future, so we need about six months to figure out what the final costs will

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well.”-Brad Wall. “We’re able to store it in a stable way in Saskatchewan because of the work of previous provincial governments, because of co-operation with the U.S. Department of Energy and the private sector, where we have well over a decade of successfully storing CO2. That’s part of the reason that even the United Nations has said CCS is an arrow in the quiver. It’s part of the solution surrounding CO2.”Brad Wall. “We welcome their visits. We have representations from consulates here today. I think there are 22 countries that have been present here and in Regina at other meetings and conferences.”-Brad Wall. “Not too many people get to celebrate a day like today. So enjoy.”-Robert Watson, president and CEO of SaskPower.

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The whole point behind the carbon capture project at Boundary Dam Power Station was to cut pollution. While nobody is disputing the project, which opened on Oct. 2, is reducing polluting emissions and will continue to do so, there are some suggesting the $1.4 billion project in Estevan doesn’t cut it. Critics of the investment in what is dubbed “clean coal” suggest spending $1.4 billion on renewable, zero-emission energy would be a better place for those taxpayer dollars. Premier Brad Wall said during the grand opening that the province’s energy eggs don’t need to be in one environmentally friendly basket, and carbon capture has a role to play. “It’s not an either/or proposition,” Wall said bluntly, “because what the Sierra Club is forgetting is that the statistics are pretty clear: There are 1,200 coal plants going to be built around the world. India’s using coal. China’s using coal. They’re building new plants all over the world. We need to invest in renewables, but we better also invest in technologies that can clean up coal.” Wall acknowledged that burning coal is the single biggest contributor of damaging emissions around the planet. “The number one challenge we have to deal with in the world is not the oilsands. In fact, the statistics prove it, it’s not oil and gas, it’s coal. It’s coal in China. It’s coal in India. It’s coal in these developing countries and in North America and Europe and Japan,” said the premier. A Pembina Institute report in 2012 noted coal power plants accounted for seven of the top ten polluters in Canada. That report said Boundary Dam Power Station was the seventh largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in the country. To just about everyone, it’s clear what the problem is. What’s unclear is the best solution. The carbon capture project is Saskatchewan’s biggest attempt at a solution yet. The project comes as the province’s reliance on coal for power continues to fall. Ten years ago the resource, which has been mined heavily in the Estevan area for years, accounted for 65 per cent of Saskatchewan’s power. Today, it provides

only 47 per cent of that power. “We — the world — we better get our head around trying to clean it up, and that’s exactly what Boundary Dam 3 proves we can do. Clean coal is not an oxymoron,” said Wall. Mike Monea, SaskPower president of carbon capture and storage initiatives, considers the project a success after the switch was flipped and everything was working. The carbon is being captured. “ We ’ v e g o t s o m e wrinkles that we need to iron out, but it’s capturing beautifully,” said Monea. The captured carbon is reportedly very pure. At 99.9 per cent purity, the captured product is what both SaskPower and Cenovus Energy, who is buying the CO2, were hoping for. “We hoped it would be in the 98 per cent range, but the plant’s really operating at a high, high level.” Though the captured carbon is pure, the facility isn’t capturing the promised 90 per cent of emissions at the moment. “We’re not capturing 90 per cent of the CO2 yet. We have some strainers to take off the turbine in order to have it run at 100 per cent, but we’ll be capturing at our target levels at a high purity,” said Monea. Concerns over what happens with the carbon once it is captured, sold to oil companies for enhanced oil recovery and injected into the ground, were put to Wall and Monea, who both attempted to put fears of ground contamination to rest. “We have over a decade of experience with geologically storing CO 2 in Saskatchewan,” Wall said. “The oilfields have been around for 150 million years, and no oil has ever leaked to the surface that I know of,” said Monea about the proposed infallibility of storing carbon in a porous layer of rock kilometres beneath the ground. “There are reservoirs that have oil and because the oil is there, there is an entrapment, there is a process that keeps the oil in place. CO2 will remove oil and then it’s recycled and put back in the ground. It will be trapped for thousands of years.” He said they have monitoring systems that detect leaks. Federal regulation states if any leakage is detected in the basin, the well has to be cemented and properly abandoned. “I think there is a great

This handout graphic from SaskPower shows in a simplified way the process at work inside the carbon capture island. body of overall research into CO 2 . The International Energy Agency … they’ve been monitoring our storage here in Saskatchewan for years, and they’ve basically confirmed it’s an efficacious way to deal with CO 2 ,” Wall said. “Nobody has built a commercial plant like this. When you build a major, large commercial plant, that’s when you see the performance data, and then we can see what the emission rates are, and they are going to be low,” said Monea. “The CO2 is probably going to be two, two and a half times cleaner than natural gas plants, and we have a lot of natural gas plants.” And while the project from the get go promised the capture process would remove 90 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions from the air, that’s not what it’s doing yet. “We have a shutdown in one week in order to remove strainers from our turbine, and then once that happens, we can ramp up our turbine to 100 per cent.” At that time, Monea said they expect to begin capturing 90 per cent of the carbon dioxide that would otherwise be emitted into the environment. “We have a few workarounds that we need to do on some design issues on our capture plant that we need to fix — this is the first time we’ve got this thing running — so we need to get that modified also. But we’ll be at 90 per cent capture (of CO2) and 100 per cent of the sulphur dioxide,” said Monea.

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said Wall. Wall said he couldn’t comment on the price SaskPower is selling the carbon dioxThe opening of the project at BD3 ide for, citing confidentiality agreements, doesn’t mark the end of the carbon capture but said there was a “competitive” bidding story, but the beginning of a much longer process, which Cenovus Energy had won. saga that will see the continued use of coal SaskPower would have to sell a lot of power for much longer than it otherwise carbon dioxide to recover the complete cost would. of the project, and while there isn’t a clear That’s what Mike Monea said he number from the Crown corporation debelieves when SaskPower’s president of termining what they are charging Cenovus carbon capture and storage initiatives spoke for the benefit of having exclusive buying to media Oct. 2 during the grand opening of rights to the captured carbon, there are hints the much-anticipated carbon capture project the commodity is being sold for somewhere at Boundary Dam Power Station. between $20 and $30 per tonne. “This plant is the world’s first, but it’s At $25 per tonne, SaskPower would also the most expensive plant because it’s have to sell 56 million tonnes to net $1.4 bilthe first. Our next plant will be 30 per cent lion. But just because selling carbon dioxide cheaper, and the next plant after that maybe makes the project “economic” according 20 per cent cheaper,” said Monea. “We have to the politicians, doesn’t mean the sale of to keep driving the costs down, so the rest captured toxins has ever been expected to of the world can use the technology and the pay for the project as a whole. Monea said know-how to clean up emissions.” Premier Brad Wall spoke to the fact he doesn’t think they will actually recoup that the project isn’t just one that consumes the cost on this project by selling goods. He said with future projects, as costs coal but also produces commodities in carbon dioxide, fly ash and sulphuric acid that decline, the gap between capital costs and creates a revenue-generating model. the revenue potential will likely be much “We are taking, for wont of a better narrower. Wall said as the technology term, a pollutant in Saskatchewan and we’re moves forward, the sale of CO2 won’t be getting paid for it. The people are getting as necessary as it is today. paid for it because companies want to use “I think you’re going to see next gen(carbon dioxide) as a solvent to increase eration technology bring the price down oil production. The point is that it makes where the CO2 (sale) is less important to the clean coal project much more viable,” the overall economics of it, and the capture units themselves will be enough without the sale,” the premier added. Monea said the technology at BD3 can be used by other utility companies across the world. “We have 22 countries in town now to observe this plant starting up. Over the last two days we’ve had workshops and presentations, and the general community is very, very excited about what has happened Inside the carbon capture island. here,” said Monea. “We’ll editor@estevanmercury.ca

The control room in the carbon capture island controls and monitors both the carbon capture system and the coal-fired generation unit inside the power station. have to find out from our government how they wish us to commercialize or take this technology, and not necessarily technology but know-how and construction, globally.” “We want to co-operate and to open it up to those countries that are still looking at coal. We do want to look at commercialization opportunities. We want to strike a balance between sharing this technology with other countries that are interested and also realizing that (when you’re) the first in on a new technology there’s a bit of a premium cost-wise,” said Wall, noting there are lots of opportunities in European countries interested in carrying their coal operations into the future. “The good news for other countries is that the next technology is going to be more cost effective.” In terms of scale and capacity, Monea said future projects can and should only be bigger. “It’s very scalable. You don’t want to do anything smaller than this,” Monea said. “This is a million tonnes. The next one is going to be two million. It gets better as we build bigger.” Wall said the successful completion of this project provides a future for carbon

capture and coal power in Saskatchewan and around the world. “It’s on the table where it never would have been before. It’s on the table along with natural gas,” said Wall, who added natural gas comes with greater risk in terms of commodity pricing. “When you factor in that risk and the fact that we can now capture the CO2, sell it and also meet the federal (environmental) guidelines, retrofitting an existing coal plant over and above this one, is now on the table. “The capture unit is working, and the CO2, as of 3 p.m. yesterday afternoon, was sold to an oil company and moved through the pipeline. It’s mission accomplished in terms of the plant working, the electricity being generated from coal, the CO2 being captured by the capture unit, and then the CO2 moving through the pipelines to the oilfields where it’s used for enhanced oil recovery before it’s stored,” added Wall. “With respect to what’s next and the next generation of this technology and a confirmation that it is going to compete with natural gas and other forms, there’s more work to be done, and we’ll know more down the road. But so far, so good.”

Saskatchewan leads world with clean coal project sources, was also on hand, noting that the federal ←A1 “We started picking the CO2 up at 3 p.m. government was on board as early as 2008. It was yesterday,” said Cenovus spokeswoman Jessica also noted that Souris-Moose Mountain MP Ed KoWilkinson who made the trip from the company’s marnicki had been championing the project since its Calgary headquarters to attend the celebration and inception, said the company’s leader. who spoke with the Mercury following the official “Saskatchewan’s resource economy is becoming launching ceremonies. a powerhouse, an energy super power and it’s on the “No glitches, the quality is very high.” leading edge of clean technology,” said Rickford. The carbon capture capabilities at Saskatch“Sorry Mr. Obama, we’re leading the way. This ewan’s largest power production plant now provides project represents a major step forward for clean SaskPower with another option in which to address technology,” he added. greenhouse gas emissions and emerging environmenWith Saskatchewan now in a position of global tal regulations. leadership in the removal of carbon dioxide in a Wall said the province’s quest for balance with commercial-sized generating unit, there was specularegards to doing what’s best for the economy and the tion as to what the next steps would be. environment led them to this particular project and One million tonnes of CO2 is being removed, this specific day of celebration. Premier Brad Wall, middle, couldn’t contain his excitement for the the equivalent of taking 250,000 gasoline powered “We had a choice of low-cost energy versus opening of the $1.4 billion carbon capture project, as he prepared vehicles off the road annually, while still producing higher cost but better for the environment decisions to cut the ceremonial ribbon between Bill Boyd, Saskatchewan 110 to 115 megawatts of electrical power into the … until today,” said Wall, noting that 1,200 new coal minister of economy, and Greg Rickford, Canada’s minister of provincial grid. fired plants were being planned around the world as natural resources. “Saskatchewan’s expertise will be in high dehe spoke. “That’s why coal is still part of the mix. mand,” said Rickford. “The world will be looking injection into the $1.4 billion project at the early stage of There is reason for hope as of today. The message is that to Saskatchewan for responsible resource development in development, in 2010. maybe there is more choice after all.” He said the decision to move forward with the project the future.” Wall said the message has been sent that technological was not an easy one, but rather one filled with a lot of disWatson noted that the project involved over 1,700 solutions can be found, noting that the new capture sys- cussion and tension, but thanks to the professionalism of contributors, especially the construction crews. tem includes zero fly ash emissions, too, as well as nearly the SaskPower team, including their board and dedicated “Coal is not going away,” said Wall, following the eliminating all the CO2 and all the SO2. viewing of a short video that showed the progress from unionized employees, they’ve managed to put the words “This is the first generation of this technology and it clean coal back into the vernacular as to what SaskPower planning stages to construction completion. has received a lot of media coverage,” the premier said, can provide. “Not too many people get to celebrate something as thanking the federal government for its $240 million cash Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Natural Re- big as this every day, so enjoy,” said Watson.

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Estevan leading the way at BD3 Something had to be done and more yet needs to be done, but the opening of the SaskPower carbon capture and storage plant at Boundary Dam Power Station may be the most viable option for maintaining the coal industry around Estevan. The project meant adding hundreds of jobs around Estevan as well as providing a more certain future for hundreds of other jobs in the coal mining industry and hundreds of more workers at Boundary Dam. Though coal mining wasn’t going to immediately cease without the project, it certainly does the trick of extending the prospects of coal’s continued use for our energy needs. For all its good at maintaining jobs in Estevan and knocking a blow to our harmful emissions totals, the carbon capture project isn’t without its critics. The process is supposed to cut 90 per cent of the toxins that burning coal creates, but at $1.4 billion could that money go further in cutting emissions? Jurisdictions across the globe are seeking ways to produce power with no polluting byproducts rather than just fewer of them. Could Saskatchewan and

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Children’s hospital not needed? Perhaps the first place new Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit should examine is the hospital in his own hometown of Yorkton. At least a couple dozen elective surgeries in this critical rural health centre were cancelled late last month because of a bug problem. “At the last minute they cancelled the surgery stating that there were insects and little flies in the operating room,” Jason Butler told CBC News. “It didn’t leave a good feeling with me, and, in fact, I’m requesting to go to Regina now for surgery.” A Sunrise Health Region spokesman confirmed the problem was the result of cracks in the caulking of a window, allowing tiny insects to crawl in. Some may see this as a minor hiccup in rural health-care delivery, one that is easily rectified. Unless you are someone

SaskPower not have been a leader in producing this pollution-free power? A geothermal project by Deep Earth Energy Production near Estevan has a much more modest budget, but we wonder what the full force of the provincial power supplier could mean for that technology. What might we develop? What might we produce? And how much further might we take that technology were we to invest more than $1 billion into creating commercialsized geothermal plants in southeast Saskatchewan? But as Premier Brad Wall noted, when it comes to providing energy for both our current and future needs, it isn’t an “either/or proposition.” An energy portfolio must be diverse and Saskatchewan’s is growing in diversity. Energy production from coal is the decline in terms of share. In just the last 10 years, coal has gone from producing 65 per cent of our needs to providing only 47 per cent. That may not sit very well with many in Estevan. Coal has been a vital part of

Estevan’s history. It has been the vital part of Estevan’s history. It’s why we live here now, whether we’re part of the coal industry directly or not. Estevan may not exist as a city without it, and it certainly wouldn’t exist in its current manifestation had coal never been in the area to begin with. The BD3 project keeps Estevan at the forefront of the industry. It keeps Estevan ahead of the industry. It makes Estevan a little greener, a little more approachable and adds some promise to the community. Estevan is here because of the fossil fuel industries, but perhaps we can be the face of “green” fossil fuels, and the city can be a leader in pushing this technology, cleaning up what it has been burning for so long. Many are considering carbon capture the savior to coal’s future in Estevan and abroad. As this technology persists we expect SaskPower will continue to call on Energy City ingenuity to do more, to be more, and to carve a more thoroughly sustainable path for our future energy needs. We’re sure Estevan is up to the challenge.

like Butler who booked a month off work in anticipation of his surgery, you might see a problem like this as hardly worth mentioning. But it does seem rather indicative of the health delivery problem in aging rural facilities, a problem that may be compounded in the coming years as government’s health priorities head off in other directions. It is here where Ottenbreit, Health Minister Dustin Duncan and all members of the largely rural Saskatchewan Party government caucus may need to take a serious look at their priorities. In no small irony, the very day that surgeries in Yorkton were being postponed because of the rundown nature of the facility, Premier Brad Wall and Duncan were turning over the shovel for the new Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon that his being built right beside the Royal University Hospital. Admittedly, criticizing the Children’s Hospital isn’t a popular thing, especially in cities or in Sask. Party ranks where there has been massive fundraising and a massive buy-in that this is something the province desperately needs. The thing is though, it’s questionable whether another Children’s Hospital is needed in Western Canada and even more debatable as to whether this should be the priority for scarce health dollars. While Wall and the Sask. Party have been selling the notion since opposition days that we are one of the few provinces in the country without our very own chil-

dren’s hospital, lost in the conversation has been whether that has meant our children are underserved. There is no question that there needs to be upgrades in both the maternity and pediatric facilities at RUH, but did we ever need a separate, special facility of our own? Besides the serious question of whether we have the volume of severely sick kids requiring such specialized attention, there is the very legitimate problem of simply attracting qualified pediatric specialists to staff it. In doing so, we will have to compete with the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, the Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg and even the Sick Kids in Toronto. And without the best specialists, parents will still make the difficult decision of going out of province to where the best doctors are. For some of the very specialized work, they will have no choice because the kind of talent we are talking about may very well be limited to but a few doctors in the entire country. Then there is the question of how much we will have to pay for this talent along with a fourth hospital in Saskatoon, which already sees its newest City Hospital highly underutilized. Meanwhile, smaller rural Saskatchewan cities like Yorkton and every other town in the province will have to fight that much harder for their share of the limited health dollars. It’s something that Ottenbreit and the entire Sask. Party government needs to seriously think about.

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It happened Greens have questions about right here carbon capture project

Congratulations Estevan, you done did it. Well, there was a little help along the way from SaskPower, SNC Lavalin, CanSolv and PRTC and things like that. But you know what I mean. Sometimes we can be pretty stupid regarding various topics, but when it comes to knowing about oil production, electrical power plants, coal mining and its afterlife, we’re pretty knowledgeable. Way back, about eight years ago, a carbon capture concept for our aging power station was not a sure thing at all. I would go as far as to say it was a real touch and go item on the SaskPower agenda and not a whole lot of confidence was being emitted from the provincial government either. However, the decision was made to take this bold and courageous journey and I’d like to think that it was made a bit easier for our energy partner and government by the fact that 95 per cent of our local residents got behind the idea and, in fact, pushed it forward time and time again. With the decision makers knowing there was a willing and educated population behind the project, it might have encouraged them just a little bit. Make no mistake, for Estevan, it meant fighting to retain jobs in the coal mining and power production sector, but it was much more than that. I’m willing to suggest that it was a belief among our population that taking this step forward on the jobs, environmental and business fronts, simply made a lot of sense. There has been some questioning of the business model and whether a $1.4 billion carbon capture process and the removal of one million tonnes of CO2, is worth it on the economic and environmental scales. Those who aren’t thinking the process through like to keep it too simple by evoking statements that suggest the money would be better spent on solar, wind or geothermal or biomass. There is an argument to make for each of those, but let us not forget that we have coal here, priced in a stable environment, unlike gas and unlike wind and solar that come with much higher costs per megawatt unit now, and in the foreseeable future. The cost of carbon capture for coal, on the other hand, will come down with the installation of each new capture island, while the benefits derived from enhanced oil recovery will increase. What was done here in Estevan on Oct. 2 was the introduction of coal burning power plants into the 21st century. Twenty-two countries sent representatives to observe and learn, so somebody must be doing something right. It works and it will continue to work and coal can be mined and burned cleanly now. They have taken an old, old source of heat and power and turned it into something very new and clean. Eventually, it will also be very efficient and the naysayers will have to take a seat. We have to be cognizant of the fact this is a global stride forward and it’s about way more than just protecting a few hundred local jobs. I’m proud of the fact our residents recognized that fact early on and pleased they supported the plan and were part of the solution and didn’t become part of the problem. Yes, there are and will be problematic glitches, but that’s a good reason for us to be here. Our team likes to solve problems, not be them. OK, we’re good at that, unless we’re talking about collecting garbage from the front or back yards. On that one we seem to be stymied.

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The Editor, The Saskatchewan Green Party has a lot of questions about the $1.4-billion SaskPower Boundary Dam carbon capture project. Since SaskPower is making an investment of $1.4-billion, everyone in the province should be asking these questions about the project: • Why did Sask-

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The Editor, I was at the Bruins home opener game on Sept. 19, and as I stood with my son and some of the other kids and parents who wait after the game to greet and congratulate the players, I noticed some players tag

The Editor, An important fire safety program is in place in communities across Saskatchewan throughout Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5 to 11 and extending over the entire month. I am writing to make all parents aware of the initiative and how they can help. Fire departments are working with teachers to educate children about the importance of properly functioning and installed

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their fan’s hands and some just walk on by, but there was always one who stayed back to make sure every kid’s hand was tagged. That was Nolan Nicholas. I just wanted to say that as a mom I appreciate the time he took for all of

those kids that look up to the Bruins. It’s players like him who we want and appreciate in our community. Brandi Foord Estevan

smoke alarms. Watch for a “Test and Replace Your Smoke Alarm” homework kit in your child’s backpack, which includes a home fire escape plan and “Test and Replace” Fire Safety Checklist. The packages are designed to work in tandem with the website www. safeathome.ca/testandreplace It is critical to know that working smoke alarms installed correctly throughout your home double the

chances of surviving a catastrophic house fire. To ensure your families safety from fire, you MUST TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARMS MONTHLY to confirm they are in proper working order. Smoke alarm batteries must be replaced with fresh ones at least once per year. Also, smoke alarms do not last forever. If your smoke alarm is more than 10 years old it must be replaced. Outdated alarms might not

provide the protection you count on. Some new models feature 10-year lithium batteries, which never need to be changed and last the full life of the alarm. Please be fire safe and test and replace your smoke alarms this Fire Prevention Week. Sincerely, Duane McKay Fire Commissioner Province of Saskatchewan

Questioning P3 plans in Estevan With the idea to embrace a P3 Estevan nursing home and Weyburn hospital together seems very tempting if one can get the federal government money ... our tax dollars to help pay for it. Considering P3s is important, but to blindly enter into a contract will have serious long-term consequences. As only P3 projects

are allowed to get our tax money back this way, it is inherently wrong for the government to be doing this and guiding people’s hands. This leads to locking our children with a debt owed to a corporation in the end. There is nothing wrong with looking at the P3s, so long as we are not leaving our children and grandchildren to deal with

it later. I look at my two-yearold son and tell him he will have to pay three times over for the hospital and nursing home when he is in his 20s instead of taking responsibility for what needs to be done now. After saying this to him, I did not feel like the father I want to be. The savings are a lure that is for our generation only and the

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As with most memorable trips, getting there was half the fun. With the residents of Estevan and most of southeast Saskatchewan realizing the potential importance of having a for real, first class clean coal project launched in our midst, it wasn’t difficult to get the bandwagon rolling. Estevan isn’t known as the Energy City for nothing. It’s a deserved title and one that local citizens take pride in. Business leaders and the general population, having had SaskPower as a corporate partner and neighbour for decades, set out to convince the corporation’s administration and technical experts that it could be done. There was a lot of persuading to do with politicians at the provincial and federal levels, getting them on the same assurance levels as the local citizenry. With all this in mind, a local committee was formed to begin the task of gentle and sometimes not-so-gentle persuasion at various levels of government, that a carbon dioxide capture system could work at Boundary Dam. The local Clean Coal Coalition Committee took form as early as 2007, with the first few tentative steps being taken as the group examined what they might be able to do and where their parameters were going to be placed. The more serious business of getting the message out that Estevan and yes, even the world, was ready for a commercial sized CO2 capture project, began on Jan. 24, 2008 with a followup meeting held less than a month later. By July of that year, the Clean Coal Coalition was already making noise with the provincial government, eliciting a response from Ken Cheveldayoff, then minister of the Crown Corporations. While the local group

was beginning to make headway, so was SaskPower as they began to convince themselves and others that this might be a doable project, especially if they had the backing of the City of Estevan and its citizens. By Aug. 13, the company was making its own presentation to the Clean Coal group and France was already indicating to other potential global partners their willingness to jump into the mix in one form or another, when they sent engineer Iskender Gokalp to Regina and Estevan to check into the early progress and potential. On March 25, 2008, a huge stamp of approval was received when Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrived in Estevan to confirm the federal government’s participation in the project to the tune of $240 million. Although it had not been clearly decided that this project would get off the ground, the federal funding provided a clear note of assurance and insurance. By the end of August 2008, SaskPower was ready to make a call for proposals. That busy work was completed by the end of the year and in February 2009 we here at The Mercury reported there was a feeling within the community that “we are getting closer” to having something concrete to put together soon. A few months later, interest levels were again elevated when Montana Governor Brian Switzer indicated there was a prospect of his state entering into the picture too. Global interest was building according to our follow-up report in September. By Oct. 21, 2009, there were fears being expressed that the clean coal momentum was being lost in a slurry and flurry of red tape issues, but by the early part of 2010, Feb. 24, to be more exact, it was announced that Hitachi was being awarded the contract to build a new turbine for Unit 3 at Boundary Dam. ⇢A9 Capture

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Capture unit first turned on in September ⇠A8 Although this did not provide any assurance that a capture plant would be built too, it was suggested that the turbine would be built with a capturing element built into it, so that if a green light was forthcoming, the designers and engineers would not have to go back to reconfigure. In March 2010, SNC Lavalin was selected as the main construction contractor for the project if it were to move forward, while Shell CanSolv was selected as the company to provide the amine liquids for the post-combustion project. That same month, SaskPower came to the public in Estevan with an open house event and then the project went quiet for several months, with a lot of quiet work going on behind closed doors as deals began to take shape. By December of 2010, it was reported that a decision by the federal government regarding environmental regulations would be delayed, which again, put the BD3 project in a state of flux, but only temporarily. The big news arrived on April 26, 2011. The announcement was made that a $1.24 billion carbon capture project was going to move forward at Boundary Dam, making it the largest capital project in SaskPower’s history. On May 4, The Mercury carried news of how local businesses and agencies were gearing up for the expected onslaught of construction activity to go along with an already overly active oil patch. On July 20, 2011, Stantec was awarded the contract for engineering consulting services for the project. This was a $30 million deal. Aug. 24, 2011 saw the federal government’s Environment Minister Peter Kent visit Boundary Dam to talk about the upcoming regulations governing greenhouse gas emissions, giving credence to the BD3 project since it was made clear that if there had been no clean coal project, Boundary Dam’s days would be numbered, beginning in 2015.

By November of 2011, 140 construction crew members were on site at Boundary Dam, starting the excavation and site preparation for the major work ahead. At the same time, talk about a reference plant to be attached to the Shand Power Station began to hit the headlines. In December of 2011, the huge CO2 stripper vessel arrived in Estevan. The 70-foot, 500,000 lb. unit was brought in on a flatbed trailer with 224 tires under it to comply with highway regulations. The trip took several days from the vessel’s manufacturing site in Edmonton. Construction workers on site now numbered in the hundreds as housing became an issue for the temporary workers. The Shand test facility received the green light on March 21, 2012 with SaskPower and Hitachi sharing the $60 million construction cost equally. SNC Lavalin management noted that by mid-July of 2012, the project was at the half-way mark in terms of site construction requirements. About the same time, the Aquistore concept was rolled out for public scrutiny, with the notation that construction and drilling on that site was well underway under the auspices of the Petroleum Technology Research Centre in Regina. By early August, the first tests were readied at Aquistore that now measured more than 3.4 kms down. Another SaskPower open house was offered to the Estevan population in October 2012, which provided plenty of updates on the project. A day after Christmas in 2012, SaskPower and Cenovus announced they had a deal wherein Cenovus would buy the CO2, up to one million tonnes a year, to provide back up enhanced oil recovery resources for their 550 wells in the nearby oil patch that were producing 27,000 barrels of oil per day. The 10-year agreement would be triggered on the day that Cenovus received its first shipment of CO2.

On May 22, 2013, it was reported that construction of the test facility at Shand was moving along efficiently and at the Aquistore site, underground sensors were being installed to ensure safety and to provide varying degrees of information to the operators. On Sept. 4, 2013, The Mercury provided a report informing its readers that Premier Brad Wall, accompanied by North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp, had toured the nearly completed BD3 project with Heitkamp expressing a great deal of interest in the project since the logistics surrounding the Saskatchewan experience could easily be translated to the situation of power generation and oil recovery in her home state. On Oct. 23, 2013, SaskPower president Robert Watson stated that the BD3 project ,would be about $115 million over budget due to a series of events that had caused slight delays and cost over runs, including the removal of lead paint and the possibility of some asbestos surfacing in the old Unit 3 generator section at Boundary Dam. Work on the carbon and sulphur dioxide capture island, however, was pretty well complete and being readied for testing once the new generator was installed in Boundary Dam. On Feb. 9 of this year, the Shand test plant’s desorber and absorber were in place and by the end of February, there was a note coming from SaskPower that the originally intended launch date of early April for the BD3 project would be put back to a later, unknown date. In the meantime, Cenovus stated their pipeline work was completed and had passed inspection and was ready to accept the CO2. And then, the day for an official launching was noted and nailed down, with Oct. 2 being celebrated by all those who had played any part in the project, including the citizens of Estevan, who had expressed no doubt in the concept, way back in 2007.

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Amine supplier pleased with early results It represents a miniscule portion of the overall $1.4 billion budget, but Shell’s Cansolv amine solution is playing a vital role in the Boundary Dam carbon and sulphur dioxide capture plans. The liquid amine is used to capture all of the SO2 emitted by the No. 3 power unit and 90 per cent of the carbon dioxide. The amine SO2 and CO2 are introduced in the absorber and pumped to a desorber where steam removes the SO2 with the amine then returning to the absorber. The flue gas from the SO2 absorber enters the CO2 absorber where it meets a different liquid amine and the product moves to the CO2 desorber where low pressure steam from BD No. 3 turbine removes the carbon dioxide. “It may be a small part of the overall costs, but it’s the largest sale our division has made,” said Devin Shaw, the business development representative for global sales for Shell Cansolv. He is also their strategic manager for CCS projects. “There’s a lot of money being spent on clean coal solutions these days and it’s been a non-stop global trotting situation for me lately. I guess I’ve been to pretty well every developed country where they have environmental policies and looking for solutions. I’ve been to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar … anywhere they are looking at enhanced oil recovery and looking at climate change.” Shaw said one tonne of CO 2 can

deliver up to three barrels of oil, possibly four. He said the sale to SaskPower’s project has been the biggest one for Shell CanSolv to date and they had to reach beyond traditional suppliers to arrange storage and transportation. Once the amine is in place, the bulk of it is regenerated throughout the capture system with only slight losses on each cycle. Shaw said over the course of a full year, there might be a 20 per cent total loss of amines that will have to be replaced. “For us, the deal was significant. I know it pales in overall numbers for the entire project but for our division, it was big.” Shaw said the whole premise of introducing amines for the capture process hinges on being environmentally friendly, so the negative impact from that perspective is very low and SaskPower provided some flexibility to ensure any environmental errors are handled easily and correctly. “It was a big undertaking, but all Long-Term went smoothly and there were no techniemployee at Turnbull cal issues,” said Shaw, who attended the Excavating recognized two-day symposium in Regina that pre“25 years is a big deal,” ceded the official launching at Boundary said David Mack, title of Turnbull Excavating as he Dam on Oct. 2. opened up the presentation “It’s not new technology. In fact that for the evening. part of it dates back 80 years or more. It’s On May 7, how it’s used now,” said2014 Ed Turnbull Shaw.

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along with his staff and families celebrated a major milestone for the company. Long-term Inside the carbon capture island, the sulphur dioxide stripper removes the SO2 from employee Glen Buettner the SO2 amine so the SO2 can be sold and the amines can be recycled through the marked his 25th year of system. employment with the Ed Turnbull presents Glen Buettner with award for 25

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he spearheaded their safety division and was there for the expansion into water and sewer and wore many hats. He does whatever needs to be done from labourer, operator, driver, foreman, and now supervisor. Ed is very proud to have Glen work with him and be his friend. To thank him for his years of dedication, loyalty and hard work, Ed presented him with a brand new ATV Commander XT.

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Mayor considers CO2 project an Estevan success story By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca

For a long time, Estevan’s prospects have been tied to the success of coal mining and the continuation of burning coal to produce power. Coal and coal power in the area account for about 1,000 jobs, a huge percentage for a small city of only 13,000 people. Throughout the construction of the carbon capture project at Boundary Dam Power Station, hundreds of other temporary jobs came to the city, an influx that meant great things for business while adding stress to local infrastructure, and further stress on the social fabric of the community. Housing continues to catch up to the city’s true needs, while infrastructure upgrades are slowly catching up to the population and job growth Estevan has experienced in the last

several years. “It has been a great thing for the city all the way through,” said Mayor Roy Ludwig. “Through the building stage, you couldn’t get much housing if you tried in Estevan. That was a challenge, but it was a challenge for the right reasons. “We absolutely felt the impact when construction was at its peak, but now that the construction is over, and now there is a bit of a lull – though I’m sure it won’t last – we’re taking this time for a breather to re-assess and get everything ready for when it gets busier again in the oilfield,” added the mayor. During an interview inside the personal protective equipment tent at the site of the grand opening of the project last Thursday, Ludwig noted his appreciation of how so many in Estevan handled the influx of people. The completed

power production.” About 22 countries were represented at the project’s grand opening, as well as at a two-day carbon capture symposium held in Regina in the days leading up to the opening. However, it’s still uncertain if companies in any other country will use the Estevan project as a model for capturing carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants. Still, the Estevan project is being considered a success as it started capturing carbon dioxide the minute the system was turned on. Ludwig said that means the potential, and perhaps even the expectation, that further projects will follow Boundary Dam Unit 3 with BD4, BD5 and BD6. “This means, with this successful technology, that we can look forward to units four, five and six being refurbished, and as far as employment at SPC

and the coal mines staying static and not in slow decline, as we were expecting the way it was before this new plant came to be,” said Ludwig, who has worked for years in the coal mining industry around Estevan. “For a long time coal was seen as a twilight industry. Ontario got out of it completely and said they will not burn any more coal. We were shipping a lot of coal to Ontario and we were hurt by that,” added Ludwig. “It’s nice to see now, through the technologies that have been developed and the foresight that our provincial and federal governments came to the table with, it has just been a great, great thing, not only to our community but also to the whole coal industry.” With how closely tied the futures of both coal and Estevan are, what benefits one, naturally benefits the other.

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At a well-attended reading on Sunday at the Estevan Public Library, local author Jennifer Kuchinka spoke about her incredible recovery from a traumatic accident. Four years ago, Kuchinka was struggling with postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter. The illness is a form of depression that causes new parents to believe they aren’t doing a good job taking care of their new baby. In Kuchinka’s case, her condition degenerated into postpartum psychosis, a rare form of the illness. In August 2010, she escaped from St. Joseph’s Hospital and ran onto Highway 39 nearby, being struck by a semi and suffering a severe brain injury. Her new book, After The Truck Hit, chronicles the accident and her slow journey toward living a full life again. Kuchinka doesn’t remember what happened that night, but has a good idea from reading the medical reports. “I had been on the phone with my mom to pick me up about 20 minutes before that. I pushed the nurse and I ran out onto the road. At the same time, the nurse was on the phone to

Local author Jennifer Kuchinka speaks to a large gathering at the Estevan Public Library about her recovery from being hit by a semi in 2010. call the police and say that I had escaped. The trucker that hit me had called in and said, ‘I’ve hit a girl on the highway,’ and (the nurse) knew at that point that it was me,” she said.

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dealing with being a single parent. “I have to learn to walk before she does,” she recalled herself thinking. Kuchinka hasn’t completely returned to the state she was in before the accident. She still struggles with some things. “I notice the biggest difference is just fatigue. Sometimes I get fatigued from doing multi-tasking, doing multiple things, and having a stressful day or doing a lot of strenuous activities throughout the day. Sometimes I nap or sometimes I meditate, but it’s just about taking a break and allowing my brain to just rest.” She added when someone asks her a question, she needs to take time to think about the answer. Kuchinka said she doesn’t remember the month before the accident or the month after, but from what she has been told, she has made quite a journey. “It’s hard because I don’t really know the place I came from. I just kind of know stories of the place I’ve come from. I think my story is incredible when I think about the stories they tell me about the general hospital, about the critical care unit, about coming out of the coma. I’ve come a long way.” Kuchinka decided to

write After The Truck Hit to raise awareness of brain injuries and mental health. “I just wanted to raise more awareness about brain injuries because I think it’s such a silent injury, and it’s something that’s very misunderstood. I will always have an injury, so it will always be something that affects me. I think in the medical community, they can’t really give you a forecast because the brain is so complex and the ways in which it heals, they can’t really give you a diagnosis. It’s something that I’m still curious about and I think the medical community is still curious about, too. “Postpartum depression has been around since the medieval times, and I think more awareness needs to be raised about that as well, because one in four women typically struggle with it. I think mental health is something that we need to talk about.” Although the events of that night four years ago changed her life forever, Kuchinka said she is now in a position to tell people about issues she is passionate about. “I think I’m very fortunate and very lucky that I’ve been able to return back to my normal life to the extent I have, and I hope I can continue to bring awareness to these issues.”

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Eyecare now Free flu immunization covered for clinic schedules posted diabetics People living with diabetes in Saskatchewan will benefit from improved access to vision care. The province now provides coverage for annual eye examinations for diabetic patients, effective October 1, 2014. “Maintaining good eye health is an important aspect of diabetes management,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. “This new service will remove financial barriers and ensure timely access to vision care for people living with diabetes in our province.” Clinical practice guidelines for the management of residents with diabetes recommend annual eye exams to ensure optimal monitoring and care. The newly introduced coverage will reduce out-of-pocket costs, improve access to an eye examination, and facilitate early treatment of eye issues related to diabetes. The eye exam coverage for diabetics is part of a new agreement between the Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists. “As our population ages, we can expect an increase in the incidence of diabetic eye disease; therefore, the demand for optometric services will significantly increase,” Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists President Dr. Kevin Woodard said. “We applaud the Minister of Health and the Saskatchewan government for their foresight in managing the future needs of the people of Saskatchewan. Doctors of Optometry will continue to collaborate and communicate with ophthalmologists, family physicians and other health care providers to ensure the best possible patient outcomes for the eye health

of our patients.” “We are pleased to see the Government of Saskatchewan’s decision to help preserve and prevent vision loss - a possible secondary complication for those living with diabetes,” Canadian Diabetes Association Regional Director for Saskatchewan Warren Wagner said. “Receiving comprehensive annual eye examinations is essential to catch retinal changes as early as possible and ultimately help preserve vision for the more than 90,000 people living with diabetes in the province.” Annual eye examinations are currently covered by the province for all children under the age of 18. “Expanding the coverage to include adults with diabetes is part of our commitment to provide better access to primary health services and patient-centred health care for our residents,” Duncan said. Saskatchewan has also proclaimed October as Children’s Vision Month. Children’s Vision Month is marked across Canada, and is dedicated to raising awareness of the impact undiagnosed vision problems can have on children’s learning and development.

The time has arrived for the rolling out of annual influenza immunization clinics in southeast Saskatchewan. The Sun Country Health Region noted that these clinics will begin in the immediate Estevan area Oct. 14 with the last one scheduled for Dec. 10. These clinics provide an inoculation to help prevent the flu, free of charge to everyone over the age of six months. These will all be drop-in clinics, meaning no appointments are necessary. The schedule in Estevan begins Oct. 14 at Creighton Lodge between 1 and 3 p.m. The next day and Oct. 16, the clinic will be held at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Auditorium 2, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Oct. 17, the flu immunization team moves on to Sussex Arms for a one-hour flu shot session between 9 and 10 a.m. They then head over to Inglis Court for another hour between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. The flu shot crew then takes a minor break before

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Hospital, once again in Auditorium 2 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Oct. 28 will see another clinic from noon to 7 p.m. at the same place in St. Joe’s. The Bienfait public library will be the When Time Where site of another clinic on Oct. 14 1-3 p.m. Creighton Lodge Oct. 29 between 11:30 Oct. 15 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. St. Joseph’s Auditorium 2 a.m. and 1 p.m. Oct. 16 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. St. Joseph’s Auditorium 2 Beginning Nov. 3, Oct. 17 9-10 a.m. Sussex Arms there will be a series Oct. 20 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. St. Joseph’s Auditorium 2 of regularly scheduled Oct. 21 9-10 a.m. Yardley Place clinics at St. Joseph’s Oct. 22 9-10a.m. Trinity Tower Hospital, all in AudiOct. 22 10:30-11:30 a.m. Valley View Heritage Place torium 2. These will Oct. 22 1-2 p.m. Midtown Manor be for the late arrivals Oct. 25 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. St. Joseph’s Auditorium 2 and those who simply Oct. 28 noon - 7 p.m. St. Joseph’s Auditorium 2 could not get to any of Oct. 29 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bienfait Public Library the previously arranged Nov. 3 noon - 7 p.m. St. Joseph’s Auditorium 2 clinics. Nov. 12 noon - 7 p.m. St. Joseph’s Auditorium 2 All of the remainNov. 22 noon - 7 p.m. St. Joseph’s Auditorium 2 ing St. Joe’s clinics will Nov. 27 noon - 7 p.m. St. Joseph’s Auditorium 2 open at noon and reDec. 1 noon - 7 p.m. St. Joseph’s Auditorium 2 main open for the pubDec. 10 noon - 7 p.m. St. Joseph’s Auditorium 2 lic until 7 p.m. These clinics are slated for Nov. 3, 12, 22, 27, Dec. The team has an Oct. between 1 and 2 p.m. 1 and 10. 21 visit to Yardley Place Another break in the Anyone with further scheduled between 9 and 10 schedule will see the clinic questions or concerns rea.m. The next day they’re at team out of action until Oct. garding the Sun Country Trinity Tower in the same 25 when they’ll reorganize flu clinics may check http// time frame and then move for a clinic at St. Joseph’s www.suncountry.sk.ca/

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Gardening season comes to an end By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca

As many Saskatchewan farmers deal with the trials and tribulations of harvesting the 2014 crop, the final collection of vegetables from Estevan’s first community garden wrapped up last week while the sun still produced adequate heat. Tucked away in a vacant lot on Lynd Crescent, a small group of avid gardeners turned soil and built 12 raised beds, creating a community space welcoming to green thumbs and others around Estevan. A couple of pear trees have now been planted, and Chantelle Dubreuil, who was among the group spearheading the community garden initiative, expects they will install a “living” fence of peonies, because they look good when in bloom and the plants take on the appearance of a hedge when they aren’t. Though there is always uncertainty about how a project may be received and what kind of participation there might be, the first year of the community garden is being looked at as a positive one. “It has gone really, really well. I can’t describe it. It’s just fabulous,” said Dubreuil. Once the season started one gardener did drop

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out, but Dubreuil said the open bed was taken over by one of the other gardeners. She noted this wasn’t necessarily a group chock full of experience looking for added soil space. “Two of our gardeners had never ever gardened before,” Dubreuil said. “We’re all learning. I’m not a vegetable gardener. There was enough of us who overlapped between the seasoned gardeners and the rookies, that the rookies were able to catch the seasoned gardeners and go, ‘I’m growing a watermelon. What do I do? I didn’t even know I planted a watermelon.’” Dubreuil said everyone was happy with the topsoil, donated by Turnbull Excavating and Bert Baxter Transport, and she attributed the abundant growth in the gardens to the quality of the soil. “I just can’t get over how big everything got. For those of us who don’t garden, we’ve all learned that less is more, because we all filled our beds keeping in mind that when things get big, they’re going to take over, but you don’t really need to put 12 tomato plants in a bed this size.” Weather during the growing season was also a big help, with Dubreuil noting they had a great mix of rain and heat, only needing to fill their water

containers twice, with lots of water to spare. The raised beds provided 48 square feet for gardeners to work with. Dubreuil noted the beds are designed and built to also be small greenhouses, as hoops can be installed and plastic may be wrapped above. “Next year, those of us who are actually keeping our beds, we can start earlier next year by utilizing the greenhouse,” she said. For those interested in learning more about the community garden, the group will be holding meetings on the first Monday of each month at the Estevan Public Library. Dubreuil is expecting the first meeting in October to be helpful as gardeners will be able to provide input on what went well and what may be changed heading into the future. “We will talk about what we’ve done, what we haven’t done, what we failed to do and what we can do better, because we really want to expand these beds to the end of the property this year,” said Dubreuil, noting they hope to have 24 active beds in 2015. She added they hope interest continues to grow and she expects there are some who didn’t get involved this year, because they wanted to see how things would go.

Support continues for Mackenzie By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

The City of Estevan continues to support the newborn daughter of local residents Brian Delainey and Tara Johns, Mackenzie, who remains at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Saskatoon but is showing dramatic signs of improvement. “Her tests at the end of August were extremely positive, we went from about 80 per cent cancer cells to about six per cent,” said Johns. “She’s looking extremely healthy right now.” On Sept. 23, 300 tickets were sold at the Beefeater during a fundraising event for Mackenzie amounting to $30,000. Employees of Johnson’s Plumbing and Heating alongside some friends and family largely organized the event. To date, over $16,000 has been raised through youcaring.com. The online fundraising tool is still open. Johns praised the overwhelming support the family has received recently from members of the community and students from Estevan Comprehensive

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Saskatchewan’s population kept growing in the second quarter of 2014 (April 1 to July 1), increasing by another 5,281 people to 1,125,410. In the past year (July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2014), the province grew by 19,163 people. Both the quarterly and annual growth rates are the second highest among the provinces, behind only Alberta. In a government release last week, Premier Brad Wall said Saskatchewan’s continued growth is a clear indication of a

strong economy. “The population grows when the economy is creating new jobs and opportunities,” Wall said. “That has been the case for several years now in Saskatchewan – a complete reversal from when Saskatchewan was losing people, jobs and opportunities.” Wall noted that in the last seven years, Saskatchewan has grown by more than 123,000 people – a sharp contrast from the seven years prior to that, 2000 to 2007, when the province’s population

dropped by more than 5,500. “A strong economy and a growing population means a growing tax base that helps us to meet the challenges of growth,” Wall said. “It’s a virtuous circle as opposed to the vicious cycle of decline we used to face.” Saskatchewan remains on track to meet the target of 1.2 million people set in the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth while Statistics Canada said the province’s population could hit 1.5 million by 2038.

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Council Briefs

News and notes from the September 29 regular meeting of Estevan city council

Parks manager designated to Dutch elm file During the Sept. 29 regular meeting of Estevan city council, parks manager Rod March was designated as the municipal inspector for the City. The appointment was pursuant to the Forest Resources Management Act. March and the bylaw enforcement officer were also designated as weed inspectors for the City, while March was also designated as the pest control officer. March’s appointment as municipal inspector allows him to enforce legislation regarding the Forest Resources Management

Act, which particularly concerns the handling of Dutch elm disease. The report filed with city council noted Bioforest Technologies Inc. conducted the 2014 Dutch elm disease survey from Aug. 20 to 21. During the survey, two American elm samples tested positive for the disease on privately owned trees in the area of Third Street and 15th Avenue. One of the trees on the property had been identified by a positive incidence in 2013, and no apparent action had been taken by the homeowner, noted the

report. The disease has now spread to a new host. “When reviewing the inspection report, it was noted the City has not officially appointed city officials in relation to various provincial acts,” said the report. “By doing so, the City is then provided with various enforcement abilities and better able to not only manage these issues but also mitigate future occurrences.” With the new designation, the parks manager will send a letter to homeowners with clear instructions to remove trees that have

been found with Dutch elm disease. The homeowner is then given 10 days upon receipt of the letter, and if no action is taken, the City will remove the trees and bill the homeowner for the cost of the project. *** The City of Estevan received a response for the request forwarded to the minister of Highways and Infrastructure calling for the addition of traffic lights to be installed along the Estevan truck bypass. Minister Nancy Heppner sent a letter dated Aug. 20 back to city council say-

ing there will be no traffic lights along the bypass. The letter noted that during the commissioning of the final design of the bypass, “the analysis considered factors such as traffic volumes, heavy vehicle percentage, median width, speed limit, adjacent development and city population, and found that traffic signals are not an appropriate safety measure for the truck bypass.” The letter said installing traffic signals on a highspeed rural highway may increase collision frequency. Hearing the response

from the province, Coun. Greg Hoffort noted the truck bypass is outside of the City’s jurisdiction, and council could only forward their traffic concerns and suggestions as the decision was not in their hands. *** A message from Woodlawn Regional Park was passed on to council notifying the City that Jim Wilson would not be continuing on the park board as the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club representative. Council approved Ward Tuttle to sit on the board as the golf course representative.

RCMP looking for knife-wielding man A pair of identical incidents at the Bienfait Stop and Shop gas station have caught the attention of the Estevan RCMP detachment, and the regional police force is now asking for public assistance in catching the culprit. On Sept. 13 at about 8 p.m. a man dressed in dark clothing entered the gas station store brandishing a knife and demanding money. After threatening the clerk, the man left the store with a package of cigarettes. The suspect was last seen running north-

bound down the back alley to the east of the gas station. A similar encounter happened on Sept. 20 at about 8:30 p.m. when a man in dark clothing entered the store, again brandishing a knife and demanding money. The man was scared off after a short encounter with the owner. The suspect was last seen running northbound down the back alley to the east of the gas station. In both incidents the suspect is believed to be the same individual. The sus-

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Southeast Advocates excited about future By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

“It’s not that the willingness to work isn’t there, it’s just difficult to work when you’re living in a trailer 12 months a year, or simply don’t have housing, period.”

After obtaining the Request for Proposals for the Southeast Newcomers Services in January, the Southeast Advocates of Employment have reached obtained results that exceeded target outcomes for 2014 and looks forward to more success through their relatively new partnership. “It’s been pretty seamless,” said Debbie Hagel, executive director of Southeast Advocates after their annual general meeting on Sept. 24. She reflected on the positive integration with Southeast Newcomers and noted its new storefront located on sixth street, has made the service more accessible. “Our numbers certainly indicate that,” she said, adding the number of newcomers to Estevan hasn’t decreased and there’s no indication that it will anytime soon. “Labour here is very much thriving.” Hagel said Southeast Newcomers and Advocates “complement each other” in a variety of ways. While Newcomers has been able to obtain the reigns on helping newcomers to Estevan settle in and establish themselves, Advocates continues to help other members of the population who have certain barriers - health limitations, lack of work experience, addictions - in similar ways, but with a greater focus on finding and maintaining employment. Hagel emphasized newcomers aren’t limited to new Canadians, but unequivocally includes people relocating from another province who perhaps need help finding proper housing or require guidance on how to obtain a health card. These forms of assistance, of course, are available to immigrants and members of First Nations communities

— Debbie Hagel as well. Sarah Mehler, Southeast Newcomer’s program coordinator, said a slight misconception still exists in the public when it comes to the understanding of who their services are actually available for. “We have an open door policy that applies to anyone new to Estevan and it’s a very welcoming environment,” she said while stressing the fact their staff members are available and always willing to lend a helping hand when it comes to familiarizing oneself to Estevan. Mehler wasn’t with Newcomers during the merging with Advocates, but since she started in June, has helped develop a number of programs and events for newcomers. An earlier example is the newcomers golf tutorial at the Woodlawn Golf Club during the summer, while a future project Mehler described as a “mentorship program” is in the works. “Newcomers that have been living here for perhaps 10 years, or even Canadians, that want to help a newcomer family or individual settle in, will be able to do so,” she said.

When it comes to the settlement department, which deals directly with newcomers requiring specific assistance, the Newcomers’ AGM report indicated that an overwhelming majority of clients, nearly 300, have required help with immigration and settlement services. Fifty-one percent of Newcomer’s participants are from the Philippines, 22 per cent are from a country not listed in the AGM’s demographic table, which includes India, Ukraine, Somalia, Eritrea, Korea and Canada. People with health limitations continued to be Advocates’ largest percentage of people who required assistance this year. Despite the success Advocates has had in helping those in need, Hagel said a lack of funding continues to limit what they would ultimately like to accomplish, alongside a lack of services, especially in the mental health, housing and addictions services department. “It’s not that the willingness to work isn’t there, it’s just difficult to work when you’re living in a trailer 12 months a year, or simply don’t have housing, period. “We have great support from the province, but federally, I would like to see the policy makers and funders take a look at these issues and make a commitment in filling those areas that are lacking,” she said. “My hat goes off to the powers that be that are trying to make a difference in these areas, but even their hands are sometimes tied when it comes to funding,” Hagel said. She acknowledged the “highly dedicated” staff at Advocates and Newcomers, and said they’ve ensured no lull in services occurred after the newly formed partnership and the multitude of complex situations and processes both companies have had to deal with. Read next week’s issue of the Mercury to learn more about Southeast Advocates and Southeast Newcomers.

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Not a good night for Lampman duo It wasn’t a good night in Estevan for a couple of Lampman residents on Oct. 2. Estevan Police Service members were informed that employees at a local business were dealing with some intoxicated patrons and the intensity of the situation was escalating to the point where it was felt police intervention would be required.

When police arrived they found an intoxicated woman arguing and assaulting a staff member. Police arrested the Lampman woman and lodged her in cells after charging her with causing a disturbance and failing to leave a licensed premises when asked to do so by staff. At approximately the same time, a Lampman man who was on the scene

Holy Family gets good news Some highlights of the 2013-14 student outcome results report were released by the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division on Oct. 1. The report, issued by the division that includes about 1,200 students in five school facilities in southeast Saskatchewan, noted that 96 per cent of all kindergarten students were ready to learn according to the assessment and 80 per cent of Holy Family students in Grades 1 through 9 were reading at appropriate grade level by June of 2014. The report also indicated that Holy Family students from Grade 4 to Grade 9 were reported at a high level of engagement in their learning, above the Canadian average in seven out of 14 categories and further, that 85 per cent of their students completed Grade 12 within three years of entering Grade 10. The official enrolment numbers were also released, showing that the division welcomed an increase of 86 students compared with the September 30, 2013 registration numbers. Among those students, Holy Family said there are 160 English as an additional language students within the mix, allowing them to welcome a diversity of cultures within their schools.

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early November. That same night EPS members arrested and charged a Saskatoon man with impaired driving and lodged him in cells overnight. His court date was scheduled for later this month. On Oct. 3, EPS members received a complaint from a man who stated he had been the recipient of uttered threats over the phone. When EPS members opened an investigation it was revealed that no threats had been issued. EPS members investigated two motor vehicle accidents on Oct. 4 with one person ultimately being charged with disobeying a traffic light.

Police also received a visit from an Estevan woman who complained her former husband was following her, so he was warned of his actions and the situation that was building as a result of his activities. EPS members attended to two fire alarm calls on Oct. 5 with both incidents being caused by cooking mishaps that did not result in any injuries or damages to the home. A grass fire in the southwest area of the city was attended to by Estevan Fire Rescue Services and EPS that same day. The fire had started as a result of fireworks being set off in the area. The blaze was

City’s pipes may be greater priority in the near future Infrastructure around the Energy City, as it is in every city in the country, is in constant need of attention, and more time and energy may be turning toward watermains. For many years, the City of Estevan ran a program that replaced watermains on an annual basis, targeting a few areas of the city each year. Over the last few years, the City’s attention has been to meeting the financial needs of other, larger infrastructure projects, like the new $10 million water reservoir on the north side of the city, along with reconstruction of Highway 47 North and the completion of Affinity Place in 2011. At a recent council meeting, Councillor Brian Johnson broached the topic of the watermain infrastructure and said restarting the watermain replacement pro-

gram may be something the City should discuss leading into budget deliberations at the end of the year. Mayor Roy Ludwig said discussions are just what the City will be doing, and while there are no current plans to bring the program back into the fold, council will likely be discussing its merits prior to 2015. “With everything else we had going on, we put it on hiatus for a few years, and as far as when that timetable (to bring it back) will be, we don’t know for sure,” said Ludwig, who noted it will be a council decision as to whether or not that will be budgeted for the coming year. “Once we get into budget this fall and have a better idea of where we’re at, then we’ll be able to project better (and decide) whether we bring that in next year or the

year after,” said the mayor. While taking stock of the City’s infrastructure needs, Public Works manager Peter Kennedy previously identified watermains as a pending priority for the City. The decision to cease the watermain program was purely financial, said Ludwig, “as we had more pressing needs with the growth that we had taken on.” With the city contributing millions of dollars into other projects, this program took a backseat. “We backed off of the watermain replacement until we got some of the bigger projects behind us, and now we can start looking at those (types of projects) again,” said Ludwig. He said what has been impacting the City the most is its commitment to pay off nearly $30 million of debt

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Fire prevention week focuses on smoke alarms Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter has officially proclaimed October 5 -11 as Fire Prevention Week in Saskatchewan and Legislative Secretary to the Minster of Government Relations Victoria Jurgens helped raise awareness about the role working smoke alarms have in fire safety in the home in Prince Albert today. Marking this year’s theme, “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives. Test Yours Every Month!”, Jurgens, along with the provincial Emergency Management and Fire Safety branch, the Prince Albert

Fire Department, school officials and students enrolled in the High School Emergency Services Training Program visited Riverside Community School and St. Francis elementary schools to discuss fire safety. Seven hundred kindergarten to Grade 8 students were each provided with a smoke alarm to take home for their parents or caregivers to install. “Smoke alarms are one of the most important safety devices you can have in your home,” Jurgens said. “Many investigations into fires, especially those involving fatalities, find

that there were not smoke alarms or, if there were smoke alarms, they were not working or had been disabled. Smoke alarms can be a life-saving difference in the event of a fire.” “It takes a community to educate a child,” Riverside Community Public School Principal Mona Markwart said. “The importance of fire safety and fire prevention as demonstrated through receiving a smoke alarm will impact our students’ futures as well as their well-being today. Through this gift they will not only be helped to recognize the dangers of fire, they

will become more aware that others care about them and their safety.” “We are proud to be joining forces with the non-profit National Fire Protection Association and the province during Fire Prevention Week,” Prince Albert Fire Chief Jason Everitt said. “Working smoke alarms save lives and this is an opportunity to remind local residents about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home and testing them monthly.” In a related Fire Prevention Week activity, Emergency Management

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Estevan lawyer from McDougall Gauley LLP wins Best Lawyer Award By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

Barry Bridges was recently presented with a Best Lawyers in Canada Award, a prestigious accolade that reflects decades worth of hard work that also extends beyond McDougall Gauley LLP in Estevan, one of the oldest law firms in Saskatchewan. Bridges specializes in oil and gas, natural resources and energy law, a practice he’s been involved with for more than 40 years. After making the shortlist, he was selected as one of the best lawyers in Canada in the field of oil and gas law. Bridges said the award wasn’t something he obtained on his own. “I definitely owe a lot to the assistants and the people that work with me,” he said. “Having highly capable assistants certainly improved my abilities as a lawyer and contributed greatly to me getting this recognition.” Bridges graduated in 1971 from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon with a Bachelor of Education degree and in 1973 he graduated again from the U of S with a Juris Doctor degree. He’s held a multitude of positions throughout his career. He has been on the board of directors for SaskEnergy and of each of its subsidiaries, a part time member of the National Parole Board of Canada, the director of the Saskatchewan Power Corporation, a member of St. Joseph’s Hospital Building Fund Committee and at one point, was even a minor hockey coach. That only scratches the surface of his résumé, which also notes he is currently the director of a number of

oil companies and other corporations, a member of the Estevan Oilfield Technical Society, Southeast Bar Association and Estevan Elks Club. Living in the Energy City has enabled Bridges to practice oil and energy law extensively, a form of law he said is quite different from criminal and civil law and largely involves intercompany agreements. “Oil and gas law is mixed to a great extent with corporate law because oil and gas clients tend to be corporations,” he explained, adding his job often involves assisting the client in obtaining natural gas leases, sometimes by leasing those minerals directly from the owner or Crown. Other times, one oil company will make an agreement with another one that allows the first oil company to drill on a lease owned by the second one. He said the purchasing of oil wells and working closely with construction companies that work on oilfields is also a part of his job description. “This is very much a less adversarial type of law than many other types where you are butting heads,” he said, referring to criminal and family law. “Here it’s often about two companies trying to come to an agreement so you’re assisting them in trying to make that agreement happen.” Following the boom in the energy market a few years ago, Bridges said business appears to have slowed down a bit recently. He partially attributed the slowdown to the wet weather that has swept its way across the southeastern part of the province. “It’s too wet and muddy to move drilling rigs and equipment around the fields, so that really slows things down,” he said, noting the slight drop in oil prices has cre-

Estevan lawyer Barry Bridges recently won a Best Lawyers in Canada Award for his work in the oil and gas law field. He’s been practicing oil and gas law for over 40 years. ated a bit of a “pullback” in the oil industry. “The prognosis seems to be that we will not be as busy as we have been, but I think we’re still going to be what we call busy, just not overly busy like we were during the boom,” Bridges said. Rob Nicolay, a partner of McDougall Gauley LLP, said he wasn’t surprised to find out that Bridges was presented with the Best Lawyers in Canada Award but noted it was the first time a lawyer outside one of the bigger cities like Regina and Saskatoon won. “I’m pleased that they were looking further than the two bigger cities in the province,” he said. “Barry has had a stellar career.” Nicolay reminisced about one of his initial encounters with Bridges, which was at a dinner at Boston Pizza in Estevan.

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Busy summer reported at North Portal port; more than 70,000 travelers in summer The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) had a summer filled with activities across its border crossings in southern Saskatchewan. At North Portal, Saskatchewanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busiest port, there was a slight increase in traffic in July and August with 70,670 travellers. More significant, however, was the volume of seizures. Here are some recent summer activities at the North Portal port of entry: On July 4, an Alaska man was seeking entry to Canada on his way home. Background checks revealed convictions for three counts of sexual assault against a child. During the secondary examination, the man was unable to provide officers with the password for his computer, which was then seized for suspicion of child pornography and forwarded to CBSA investigations for further examination. The man was refused entry to Canada and returned to the United States pending the outcome of the investigation. The most recent seizure occurred on Aug. 17 when officers in North Portal arrested Michael Lee Reuter as he attempted to enter Canada with a restricted handgun and a prohibited switchblade. He is facing four criminal charges under the Customs Act and Criminal Code and was released on a recognizance pending the court outcome.

Crops show progress Great strides were made this past week as Saskatchewan producers now have 68 per cent of the crop combined and 22 per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut, according to Saskatchewan Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weekly Crop Report. Warm and dry weather allowed producers to close the gap on the five-year (2009-2013) average of 72 per cent combined and 18 per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut. Harvest is most advanced in the southwestern region, where 78 per cent of the crop is now combined. Seventy-seven per cent is combined in the northwestern region; 75 per cent in the northeastern region; 72 per cent in the west-central region; 62 per cent in the southeastern region; and 53 per cent in the east-central region. Rainfall this week ranged from trace amounts to 20 mm in the Carnduff area. Across the province, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 17 per cent surplus, 78 per cent adequate and five per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as eight per cent surplus, 85 per cent adequate and seven per cent short. Strong winds caused some damage this week. Quality continues to be a concern for many producers as higher-than-normal levels of fusarium head blight have been reported in many cereal crops. Moisture, frost and disease have also caused quality issues. Farmers are busy harvesting and hauling bales. Follow the 2014 Crop Report on Twitter at @SKAgriculture.

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The World Was Watching Representatives from 22 countries across the world, along with members of local, national and world media, took in the grand opening at Estevan’s Boundary Dam Power Station last Thurstday, welcoming in the start of carbon capture at the coal-fired power plant. The success of the project may determine how widely used the process will be in other countries. For more coverage of the opening, see inside this week’s edition.

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where she teaches. Adding to the $2500 that was raised in the spring, ECS students have raised approximately $1,700 through a variety of events and donation pools. “We’re so appreciative of all that’s been done by the community,” she said. Johns noted that results for Mackenzie’s most recent bone marrow tests are still unknown, but said doctors remain optimistic that the experimental drug Mackenzie takes daily will prove to be successful. If it it, Mackenzie won’t have to turn to stem cells, a process that involves radiation and a possible suppression of her immune system to allow the radiation to perform its task of eliminating cancer cells. This, Johns said, would be a highly draining process, especially for a young child. “The transplant team in Winnipeg is still in the loop, waiting to see how things pan out,” Johns said. The full web address for Mackenzie’s youcaring campaign is http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/mackenziedelainey/192724.

Population continues to grow in Sask. Saskatchewan’s population kept growing in the second quarter of 2014 (April 1 to July 1), increasing by another 5,281 people to 1,125,410. In the past year (July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2014), the province grew by 19,163 people. Both the quarterly and annual growth rates are the second highest among the provinces, behind only Alberta. In a government release last week, Premier Brad Wall said Saskatchewan’s continued growth is

a clear indication of a strong economy. “The population grows when the economy is creating new jobs and opportunities,” Wall said. “That has been the case for several years now in Saskatchewan – a complete reversal from when Saskatchewan was losing people, jobs and opportunities.” Wall noted that in the last seven years, Saskatchewan has grown by more than 123,000 people – a sharp contrast from the seven years prior to that, 2000 to 2007, when the prov-

ince’s population dropped by more than 5,500. “A strong economy and a growing population means a growing tax base that helps us to meet the challenges of growth,” Wall said. “It’s a virtuous circle as opposed to the vicious cycle of decline we used to face.” Saskatchewan remains on track to meet the target of 1.2 million people set in the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth while Statistics Canada said the province’s population could hit 1.5 million by 2038.

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Their late comeback was as valiant as it was unexpected, but it wasn’t enough to make up for a poor first half. Trailing by 29 points at the half, the Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs took the Swift Current Colts by storm in the second half, piling up 30 points and coming within a touchdown of victory. However, three touchdowns in the fourth quarter alone was not enough, as they lost 49-43 on Saturday at Dana Quewezance Memorial Field. Elecs head coach Mark Schott said the fourth quarter was “unreal,” but added the slow start was costly. “It was great to see that we were able to respond in that way and keep playing right to the end, but we have to find a way to do that right from the opening kickoff. If we play that way for four quarters, then it’s a different football game today. With that being said, our guys played great to close out the game in the fourth, and I’m proud of the way they responded.” With the score 42-13 for Swift Current, the Elecs began to march back in the third quarter on a threeyard rushing major by Levi Pick. Quarterback Andrew Kehler found Kolby Dyck in the end zone to get the two-point convert.

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Elecs quarterback Andrew Kehler watches his pass during the second quarter of Saturday’s 49-43 loss to the Swift Current Colts. The real magic happened in the fourth quarter, however, beginning with a five-yard plunge by Dyck early in the quarter. Shortly after that, the Elecs got a fresh set of downs inside the five-yard line and Pick ran it in to make the score 42-35. With about six minutes left, Estevan then opted for an onside kick. It was recovered by the Colts, but on their first play from

scrimmage, Riley Meshke intercepted the pass to give the Elecs possession. They couldn’t take advantage of the opportunity to tie the game, however, going two and out and handing the ball back to the Colts. The visitors slowly marched down the field before Marcus Mayall caught a four-yard pass to give the Colts some breathing room. However, the Elecs re-

fused to give up, and Dyck reeled in a pass from Kehler for his second major of the day. The point-after attempt was blocked and the score stood at 49-41 for the Colts. Estevan tried another onside kick, but it was again recovered by the Colts. Swift Current opted to backpedal into the end zone on the final play to avoid fumbling the ball, giving the Elecs a safety. → B3 First

Bruins get shutout over Mils Brett Lewchuk had some unfinished business with the Melville Millionaires. On Thursday, he and the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins had another crack at their division rivals, and the night ended with Lewchuk getting his first shutout in three years. In their third meeting of the young season, the Bruins blanked the Millionaires 2-0 at Affinity Place, getting revenge for a pair of losses to start the year. “It’s huge for me. I haven’t gotten one in about three years, so right now the feeling is pretty surreal,” Lewchuk said of the goose egg. However, his focus was primarily on the win, a crucial one for the Bruins after a rocky start to the season. “Two points right now for our team is huge. Like our coach just said in there, (a) 2-4 (record) is a lot better than 1-5.” He said the team’s blue line had a lot to do with the shutout. “I think my d-men were just letting me see all the pucks. I didn’t really have to make too many difficult saves. They were blocking shots all night.” Despite the final result, the Bruins’ start to the game was anything but ideal. “I thought we were really bad in the first. It

Bruins centre Keaton Longpre battles Melville Millionaires defenceman Kirk Bear for the puck in the corner during the third period of Thursday’s 2-0 win. was one of the worst periods I’ve seen this season and I was pretty worried about tonight’s effort,” said Bruins head coach Chris Lewgood. “After a good, long visit between the first and second, our guys really responded, and I thought the second period was the best period of the night for us. We continued to make the odd mistake, but when you’re working hard, you can sometimes skate through those mistakes. “I just think we were a little bit off to start the game. I’m not sure what it was. It was one of our best warmups. We’ve preached having a good warmup and we had one of our best warmups of the year where the guys were into it. You

could see their focus in doing things the right way, and yet we had a slow start to the game. I thought as the night went on, we felt a lot more confident in our game and our guys started to think they were here to take the game to Melville and not the other way around,” Lewgood added. The tables turned in the second period, as the Bruins outshot the Mils 17-4. However, the game remained scoreless after 40 minutes. Lewgood said the Bruins drew some energy from a shift early in the second. “The one I thought was a game-changer was the first shift in the second, where Darcy DeRoose takes a big hit at the half-

wall to make a play coming out of his zone, and we were able to pin them in deep and get some opportunities. That’s what was missing in the first, the willingness to sacrifice for teammates, and I thought Darcy set the tone at the start of the second.” Lewchuk didn’t have a lot to do in the second period. In order to keep his focus on the game, he played the puck whenever he could and talked to his defencemen when they were in their own zone. “My team did a great job in the second. Limiting them to four shots is pretty crazy,” Lewchuk said. The Bruins finally broke through in the third period. → B3 Lewchuk

The Estevan TS&M Bruins have opened their 201415 regular season with a home win and a road loss. The bantam AA team edged the Prince Albert Raiders 2-1 in their opener Saturday at Affinity Place. The next day, they lost 6-1 to the Melville Millionaires in Melville. “It was just one of those days,” Bruins head coach Tom Copeland said of Sunday’s game. “They play a very patient defensive game, and we just couldn’t generate any offence. The kids looked tired from the day before. Some of these kids are still learning to play at this level. Melville’s not a bad team, but we should be able to generate more offence. We just didn’t get enough quality chances.” After a scoreless first period, the Millionaires broke the game open with three goals in the second. Rin Beny opened the scoring 47 seconds into the period, while Tyler Brazeauy and Jevon Schwean tallied later in the frame. The Mils continued their offensive onslaught in the third period, with Blayde McGonigal giving them a 4-0 lead 19 seconds in, followed by Jaxon Tait’s goal at the 4:32 mark. Estevan finally got on the board halfway through the third period on a power play goal by Colton Schell. The Mils closed out the scoring with 90 seconds left on McGonigal’s second of the game. “We just really have to learn you’re going to have to be patient with the game and throw pucks to the net from the outside, throw your body around and score the dirty goals,” Copeland said. “We should never get scored on six times by that team. Later in the third period, they just ran out of gas.” On Saturday, the Bruins scored both of their goals in the first period and Copeland said their start to the game was key. Cole Fonstad got the team on the board at the 6:16 mark. Late in the period, with three minutes to go, Kersey Reich made it 2-0. The second period was scoreless. Prince Albert broke Estevan goalie Cody Levesque’s shutout bid with just 48 seconds remaining on a goal by Matthew Flodell. “I thought we moved the puck extremely well, probably better than our team moved the puck last year. It was an outstanding game that way. We took care of the blue lines and that was a point of emphasis. We got good goaltending in both games from Cody Levesque,” Copeland said. “Like anything, I think a good offence is a good defence. There were a couple of times where we got pinned in our own zone. We didn’t manage the second period very well. There were a lot of times where we came up to the red line and didn’t get the puck in deep. It’s those first couple games of the year. You have tryouts, but once you get into the real season, you’ve got big bodies banging you and it wears you out quickly. They’ve gotta cope and they’ve gotta figure it out quick.” The Bruins have a tough schedule to start the season, with two consecutive three-game weekend road trips. The first of those is this weekend, when they visit the Saskatoon Maniacs, Humboldt Broncos and Saskatoon Bandits. Copeland said he would be happy to win three of the six games on those trips, and to come out of October with a .500 record. The coach added there are some differences between this year’s team, which has six first-year players, and last year’s. Second-year star forward Cole Fonstad will be the team’s go-to player offensively, and he is in his Western Hockey League draft year. “Cole Fonstad is obviously highly touted. There are people watching him play, and he’s an excellent player,” Copeland said. “We have some returning guys playing excellent, including Colton Schell, Carson Benning before he got hurt, and Ryder Pierson. We’ve seen some good play from our vets.” He said the back end this year does a good job of moving the puck out of their zone, which was a weakness last season. “I think overall, we’re stronger defensively. We really struggled to get the puck out last year and it was an Achilles heel for our club. That’s something we don’t have to spend time working on. We need to spend time working on secondary scoring, especially on the power play. Our power play is far too static. “For everything (the incoming group) gives, they take something away. We’re not as big and aggressive as we were last year. We have a little less experience. We’re happy with the energy the kids bring to the rink every day.”

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Chargers end season with loss the game to get away from us a little bit. I think the fact we had a player (quarterback Shanelle Rioux) taken off the field kinda cooled the jets on everybody, because everybody starts to second-guess a little bit. But she came back and she was fine.” Duncan said early turnovers played a significant role in the loss. “I was kind of hoping we would come out with more up tempo play than we did. I think a couple of early turnovers sucked the life out of us, and the players had a hard time bouncing back from that. “(The offence) did

the best they could do. We needed a little more push from them, but the kids left it out there on the field, and it’s something we’ll have to look forward to next year to develop more speed to help us out with that.” Duncan added that it took some time for the Chargers’ defence to figure out what Yorkton was doing. “The defence played pretty good. I think they could have stepped up a bit more in the first half. They seemed to understand what Yorkton’s offence was doing in the second half and made the

appropriate adjustments. But in the first half, they came out too slow, they didn’t come running out of the gate, and it really bit us in the backside.” The Chargers’ season is now over, as they will not be playing in a bowl game this weekend. Although they didn’t have any success on the field, Duncan said his shorthanded team worked hard to overcome the difference in numbers. “For having probably, on average, 17 players a game, we did pretty darn good. I know the kids were always outnumbered. They always gave their

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← B1 Schott said his offence did an impressive job, even in the first half, where they scored two touchdowns. “We didn’t necessarily struggle in the first half either, we just weren’t able to capitalize and put up points and finish off drives. Coming off last week, we continue to move the ball well in the air and on the ground. Our blocking from the offensive line was definitely better in the second half and that allowed us to prolong our drives a little bit more. We had good success on both sides of the ball. It just comes down to playing four quarters of football.” The first half was a far different story for the Elecs. While they held their own offensively and put some points on the board, the Colts had their way with the hosts at times. On Swift Current’s first series, Marcus Kouri ran the ball 73 yards down the left sideline for their first major of the day. Shortly afterward, Kouri caught a 23-yard pass to get into the end zone again and give the Colts a solid lead in the first quarter. A few minutes later, Meshke picked off his first of two passes on the day and ran it down to the 10-yardline. Two plays later, Dyck punched it in from the one for his first of three majors. Late in the quarter, Marcus Mayall caught a 26yard pass into the end zone to put the Colts ahead 26-7. Mayall would score three more touchdowns in

Elecs running back Levi Pick powers downfield deep in ECS territory during the third quarter on Saturday. the second quarter, including one where the Elecs shut down the Colts in the red zone on third down, only to see a facemask penalty give the visitors a fresh set of downs. “Those plays are huge momentum swings. You think you made a big stop and a penalty prolongs their drive, especially in the red zone like that,” said Schott. “Those are tough plays. But there was still lots of time left in the game at that point, and we just needed to find a way to respond and go out

there and continue to make plays.” The Elecs’ lone major in the second quarter came when Kehler found Mitchel Clark for a short pass down to the one-yard line, then Clark punched it into the end zone. Schott said several things may have contributed to the team’s slow start. “It was maybe a number of things. There was definitely some emotional letdown from last week. This was a tough week at practice. We were battling

wind and rain and just ugly weather conditions and our practices just weren’t as good as they could have been because of it. “As a team, we just have to find a way to get mentally in the right spot and be ready to play. The coaches have a part in that, but part of that is also on the players to make sure that they’re ready.” Pick had a banner day on the ground, rushing for 179 yards on 22 carries. Dyck also ran for 111 yards on 12 carries, and caught

seven passes for 85 yards. Kehler went 13-for-23 for 158 yards. After two tough games where the Elecs were in it till the end and lost, the coaching staff must now get the players in the right frame of mind to take on the Vanier Vikings on Tuesday (4 p.m., Dana Quewezance Memorial Field), A game that has serious playoff implications. “It’s a tough task. I would like to think our guys can take away a lot of positives from the way we’ve

been playing, but getting a win in there would definitely do a lot for boosting confidence and gaining momentum,” said Schott. “We told our team that we’re a great football team, we’ve shown that we can play with a lot of teams in this league, and we just gotta piece together a full game, and when we do that we’ll be able to come away with a win. Winning’s not easy. It’s hard. We’re slowly learning that and hopefully we can figure that out before the end of our season.”

Lewchuk shines in Bruins’ second victory ← B1 At the 2:30 mark, Ryan Duret sent a pass across the front of the net intended for Chase McKersie, but it went off a defenceman and in the net to get the Bruins on

the board. Later in the period, defenceman Josh Rieger caught Mils goalie Josh Bykowski off guard, scoring on a wraparound from his knees.

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in the first period and there were too many pucks lying around the crease area, but I’d rather have that trouble than making saves, and then he corrected that in the second and third. He was lights out for us tonight.” The game marked the regular season debut for defenceman Zach Douglas, who missed the team’s first five games recovering from a broken collarbone. “It’s nice to have him back,” Lewgood said. Meanwhile, two other

players are still out with injuries. Lewgood said forward Keegan Allison (shoulder) was unlikely to play in last night’s contest against the Melfort Mustangs, but could play during a home-and-home series with the Weyburn Red Wings this weekend. Meanwhile, recently acquired forward Taylor Ross (ankle) is at least a week away. The Bruins and Red Wings will face off Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Affinity Place, followed by a game in Weyburn the next night.

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Games committee gets office space The host committee for the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Estevan unveiled its new office space on Sept. 30. Dr. Doug Blue has donated the use of his former dental office, which had been up for sale, to the group. The building is located at 1134 Third St. The office will be used for meetings and will also be the home base for the Games manager when that person is hired. “I can’t say enough about Dr. Blue and how much his contribution means to our committee,” said Friends of the Games committee co-chair Bernie Bjorndalen. “Our community continues to step forward and assist us in energizing the Games, which is really what this is all about.” The committee is offering each major sponsor the chance to name one of the sporting venues. As the first platinum sponsor, Blue chose the kayak/ canoe site, which will now be called the Dr. Doug Blue Canoe and Kayak Venue. “My wife and I are big fans of kayaking and canoeing, and we actually spend quite a bit of time on the dam kayaking, so I thought that was appropriate,” said Blue. Meanwhile, the

Dr. Doug Blue, right, presents the key to his former dentist office to Summer Games co-chairs Brian Smith, left, and Brian Senchuk. Blue donated the use of the building to the host committee to be used as an office. Games committee had a visit on Saturday from the Saskatchewan Games Council, as well as members of various provincial sport governing bodies. Provincial Games consultant Lorne Lasuita said the purpose of the visit was to ensure everyone is on the same page and that the venues are up to the standards of the various governing bodies. “We want to start building a partnership between the governing

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Apex Bruins surrender first two games It has not been an ideal start for the Estevan Apex Bruins. The midget AA team lost its first two games of the South Saskatchewan Minor Hockey League regular season. The Bruins fell 4-3 to the Notre Dame Argos in their opener on Sunday at

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to be done to upgrade them or repair them? “I felt very comfortable in that the hosts provided (the governing bodies) with their documentation in regards to what their plans are. The

provincial sport governing bodies were very engaged with them. It was very successful. It’s also worthwhile when you can ensure both parties know what they’re doing.” Although some of the local sport venues will receive repairs or upgrades, Lasuita said they’re generally in good shape already. “Estevan has excellent venues. Even the status of them now is certainly very acceptable, but the proposed plans they’re doing are going to go beyond the minimum standards and prepare those venues for a legacy for Estevan for many years to come. It’s a very ambitious group in terms of wanting to leave a legacy in the community.” The most significant work being done is the construction of a new track facility at Estevan Comprehensive School, which was recently paved. Lasuita said once all the work is complete, including the construction of various field venues, “it’ll be a phenomenal facility.”

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Elecs starting to open some eyes

Although they remain winless, the Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs could be a 2-3 football team but for a couple of things not going their way. The Elecs have fought tooth and nail to the end in their last two games, losing one because of a dubious call in overtime and the other because their comeback bid wasn’t enough to overcome a slow start. On Saturday against the Swift Current Colts, a script local football fans know all too well appeared to be unfolding again. The Elecs were out of it at halftime, trailing 4213 after the Colts scored pretty much at will in the first half. It was a major setback after their strong

Josh Lewis Hear Me Out game the previous week against Central, where the only thing separating them from their first win of the year was an incompletion that was ruled a touchdown. Estevan went into their last two games looking for two wins, but their goal on Saturday was scuttled very early into the proceedings. The game appeared to be over. And then, just like

that, the Elecs began to find the end zone. They scored four touchdowns in the second half, including three straight, and suddenly it was the hosts scoring at will. For a time, every drive ended in a major, until a costly two-andout late in the fourth quarter. The Elecs have shown the last two weeks that they can indeed play with other teams in the Moose

Jaw High School Football League. They aren’t quite ready to play with the best, although the Colts (3-1) aren’t far off. A big reason for their success in their last two games has been the performance of their playmakers. Levi Pick has been a star running back throughout his minor football days, and he has been an impact player as a rookie in the blue and red colours. He had two key second-half touchdowns on Saturday. Kolby Dyck was a key receiver with the bantam Steelers and has been used as both a receiver and running back with the Elecs. He was good for three touchdowns Saturday, including two during the

ECS sends two athletes to cross-country provincials

Two athletes from Estevan Comprehensive School competed in the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletics Association crosscountry provincials on Saturday. The event was hosted by Kamsack Comprehensive Institute at Madge Lake in

Duck Mountain Provincial Park. Both Estevan representatives ran in the senior girls category. Taylor Colbow finished in 55th, while Erica Dinsmore placed 60th. There were 91 competitors in the race.

comeback attempt. Mitchel Clark and Dallas Dowhanuik have also established themselves as threats through the air. Rookie quarterback Andrew Kehler has done a solid job finding his targets and moving the chains. One thing the Elecs have successfully done for most of the season is drive the ball downfield. Kehler came up big in important moments on Saturday. He has two years of eligibility left and has a bright future. The Elecs have one regular season game left and it comes Tuesday against the Vanier Vikings. The Vikings are also winless, and if the Elecs play the way they did against Central, and in the second

half against Swift Current, they will win. But as Mark Schott said on Saturday, they have to come out of the gate strong. There is no margin for early struggles. Tuesday’s game is crucial for the Elecs if they want to advance beyond the quarterfinals. With a win, they would face Weyburn, Swift Current or Central in the first round. Their best games of the season have been against those teams. With a loss, they would draw one of the league’s powerhouses, Yorkton or A.E. Peacock. Contact Josh Lewis at 306-634-2654 or sports@estevanmercury. ca, or tweet him at @ joshlewis306.

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When deciding on that rotation keep in mind that corn is also a cereal and needs to be rotated accordingly. If Ergot was an issue for you, remember ergot bodies that have dropped in the field will overwinter and provide a source of inoculum for next year. If time permits, mow your field margins before winter if you haven’t already done so. While the weeds provide a means of catching snow, they also provide weed seeds and in some cases sources of inoculum for disease. For instance, studies have proven field bindweed seeds can remain viable in the soil for fifty years. Also, scout your weed problems. If one or two species are becoming dominant in your fields you definitely need to make changes to your crop and herbicide selections.

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used and when, and your yields. As a former farmer, record keeping is generally the job that is neglected the most but keeping track so you can reference this past year’s performance is very important. With all of the rain we had this year, herbicide interactions that should not have been seen were. A lot of crops had some issues that were likely credited to previous years’ cropping decisions. 5. L a s t l y, b e f o r e freeze up – soil test. Soil testing is one of the most effective ways to make educated decisions that can save you money. If you have any further questions in regards to fall scouting and crop planning please give our Weyburn office a call at 848-2856 or contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377.

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Ceres announces Northgate project financing rights offering Ceres Global Ag. Corp, announced it has received equity and debt financial proposals to advance the construction and development of the Northgagte Commodity Logistics Centre. The major points of the proposal include an offering of rights to purchase common shares for gross proceeds of $70 million. VN Capital Fund C, LP a limited partnership controlled by two principals of VN Capital Management, LLC, James Vanasek and Parick Donnell Noone and funds managed on behalf of Whitebox Advisors, LLC, have announced their intention to fully backstop the rights offering. Vanasek and Jacob Mercer of Whitebox are directors and their respective firms are shareholders of Ceres. The rights offering will be to all existing holders of common shares

“With the completion of the proposed debt and equity financing, Ceres will be in a position to complete its current plans for the Northgate project, enabling the company to draw southern Saskatchewan commodities directly into the United States via the BNSF rail network.”

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of Ceres and were expected to be priced at a 15 per cent discount to the closing price of the common share on Sept. 26 of $7.04. Another point of the proposal notes that a senior secured term loan in the principal amount of US$30 million with a financial institution to replace the current US$20 million bridge loan will be taken. The new loan is anticipated to provide financing for a term of up to five years. Ceres has agreed to

non-binding terms with VN Capital and Whitebox Advisors in connection with the standby commitment for the rights offering which will be subject to definitive documentation with respect to the standby commitment and any required regulatory approvals. “These financing proposals are critical milestones for Ceres as it ramps up the construction and development of Northgate,” said Patrick Bracken, Ceres president

and CEO, who replaced former president Michael Detlefsen in July of this year. He worked with Detlefsen and the management team from July through September to effect a smooth transition. “They will provide the needed capital for the construction of the remaining rail infrastructure as well as the temporary and permanent grain transloading facilities at Northgate,” said Bracken. “With the completion of the proposed debt and

equity financing, Ceres will be in a position to complete its current plans for the Northgate project, enabling the company to draw southern Saskatchewan commodities directly into the United States via the BNSF rail network,” said Vanasek. “This will provide the potential to boost the profits of Riverland’s existing grain elevators while creating exciting new business opportunities. We are pleased to be working with Whitebox Advisors, and other investors to create value for Ceres shareholders going forward,” Vanasek added. Ceres is a 100 per cent owner of Riverland Ag. Corp, a collection of nine grain storage and handling assets in Minnesota, New York and Ontario with an aggregate storage capacity of 48 million bushels. Riverland Ag. also manages

two facilities in Wyoming on behalf of its customerowner Stewart Southern Railway Inc., a short-line railway (130 km) that operates in southeastern Saskatchewan, (Richardson to Stoughton). The Northgate centre is a $90 million grain, oil and oilfield supplies transloading site that connects to BNSF Railway at the Canadian/US border in that community. A few weeks prior to making this announcement, Ceres announced Craig Reiners, president of Riverland Ag would also assume the role of vice-president of Grain and Mark Kucala was appointed vice-president and chief financial officer, replacing Amy Stephenson who took on the new role as manager of special projects for the company. All three will report directly to Bracken.

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“While small business optimism in Saskatchewan has been unsteady through 2014, it is encouraging to see a healthy gain in September. An index of 68.2 is one of the better results of the year and closer to post-recession norms.”

– Marilyn Braun-Pollon CFIB Prairie Division

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Investing is an emotionless venture A BMO Psychology of Investing report revealed some worrisome data on investor emotions that included; two-thirds of those polled have not been in total control of their emotions when investing and; a majority of Canadians have invested on impulse at least once. That’s bad news for portfolios because investor emotions are 180 degrees out of sync with market cycles. At the peak of market cycles, when investors are happiest, they are at maximum risk. Conversely it is at the bottom of the cycles, when

investors are most despondent, that they have the greatest opportunities. According to a Gerstein Fisher Research Center analytical paper, the average investor ’s performance in an asset class lagged the average performance of the asset class itself by an average of 1% per year over the previous fifteen years, based on net investor mutual fund cash flows. Undoubtedly, some of that poor performance would have been due to irrational extremes of hope and fear. Warren Buffett said

it best: “Only when you combine sound intellect with emotional discipline do you get rational behavior.” In other words, if investors do their research, and don’t let market exuberance rattle them, they are more likely to make sensible investment decisions. The good news is that investor emotions are quite predictable, which means that managing them should be possible. It requires two things: a set of rules to guide investment decisions, and the discipline to stick to those rules.

Emotions can be removed from the equation by creating an Investment Policy Statement that sets parameters for making investment decisions, and encourages the discipline required to stick to the rules. Clear rules facilitate a calm assessment of hard facts and ensure proper reactions to new or changing information. Investors remain emotionally neutral, ultimately making them more likely to buy low and sell high. Rules allow the proper assessment of data and ensure rational responses to new information, such

as changes in net assets, revenues, profit margins, debt, dividends and cash flow. Along with expectations for each of these factors, rules should include a margin of safety to allow for unpredictable variables like company earnings. Sticking to selection standards should be accompanied by continuous scrutiny. A company’s fundamentals can change negatively which requires stop-loss rules to exit positions. Investors who fight their impulses, and stick to their rules, will not be chasing prices upward in

bull markets or be afraid to buy when the bear is about. Those who can’t master their emotions are destined to do the opposite and, as a consequence, lose money by entering before losses and exiting before gains. Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor & Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. www. reynoldsinglis.ca. The views in this column are solely those of the author.

Small business optimism bumps up in Sask. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer on Sept. 25, which reveals optimism among small business owners in Saskatchewan increased 3.2 points to an index of 68.2 in September from 65.0 in August, above the national index of 65.6. “While small business optimism in Saskatchewan has been unsteady through 2014, it is encouraging to see a healthy gain in September. An index of 68.2 is one of the better results of the year and closer to postrecession norms,” said Marilyn Braun-Pollon, CFIB’s vice-president, Prairie & Agri-business. “Saskatchewan is once again near the top of the pack on indicators like hiring plans and the general state of business health. However, we know entrepreneurs continue to feel the pressure from labour shortages, increasing wage costs and high fuel and energy costs. We hope the Fall Legislative session introduces policies that will help address Saskatchewan’s outstanding competitive challenges.” N a t i o n a l l y, C a n a da’s small and mid-sized business optimism has remained steady in September. CFIB’s Business Barometer Index is holding at 65.6, only a fraction of a point from August’s 65.5. “These fairly consistent readings over the

• 52 per cent of businesses in Saskatchewan say their overall state of business is good (42 per cent nationally), 10 per cent say it is bad (11 per cent nationally) last two months suggest the Canadian economy is growing at a moderate pace,” said Ted Mallett, CFIB’s chief economist and vice-president. As in the previous month, business owners in Newfoundland and Labrador remain the country’s most optimistic, maintaining an index level above 74. Alberta small business owners are only a halfstep behind at a robust 73.8. Optimism in British Columbia (70.9) and Saskatchewan (68.2) bumped upward as well this month, rounding out the top-four. In the Maritimes, we have seen a strong rebound in Nova Scotia business sen-

timent (to 63.5) at the same time as sharp downdrafts in New Brunswick (59.8) and PEI (53.8). Results for Ontario and Quebec are largely unchanged, with index levels at 65.2 and 60.5, respectively. Results and the full report are available at: www.cfibfcei.ca/english/barometer Highlights of the Saskatchewan Business Barometer for September: · Fifty-two per cent of businesses in Saskatchewan say their overall state of business is good (42 per cent nationally), 10 per cent say it is bad (11 per cent nationally) · Twenty-one per cent of Saskatchewan busi-

nesses plan to increase full-time employment in the next three to four months (19 per cent nationally) and 7 per cent plan to decrease employment (8 per cent nationally) · The shortage of skilled labour (50 per cent) remains the main operating challenge; second highest in Canada, after Alberta (53 per cent) · Major cost pressures for small business include: wages (54 per cent), fuel/energy (52 per cent), and taxes/regulations (52 per cent) Measured on a scale between zero and 100, an index level above 50 means

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owners expecting their business’ performance to be stronger in the next year outnumber those expecting weaker performance. An

index level of between 65 and 70 means the economy is growing at its potential. September 2014 findings are based on 1,022 responses, collected from a stratified random sample of CFIB members, to a controlled-access web survey. Data reflect responses received through September 15. Findings are statistically accurate to +/3.1 per cent 19 times in 20.

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CBSA says plan ahead for Thanksgiving travel The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is expecting higher traffic volumes throughout the holiday weekend and into Monday. The CBSA also reminds travellers that during peak hours, the North Portal border crossing will have all primary inspection lanes open and the port will

be operating at maximum capacity. To help you plan all your back to school needs, use the tools on the CBSA mobile site, like the Duty and Taxes Estimator: www. cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/dte-acl/est-cal-eng. html. If you’ve gone over your exemption, or are not

entitled to an exemption, you may have to pay duties and taxes on your goods. Here are a few other tips to expedite your entry: 1. Beat the border rush. Cross at a non-peak time. Regardless of your routing, try to plan crossing the border in the morning, especially if you cross on Monday or Tuesday. Most

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lineups at the border start building in the afternoon and carry on throughout the evening. You can use Border Wait Times services to check lineups at Coutts, AB; North Portal, SK; and Emerson, MB. You can also subscribe by Twitter (@ CBSA_BWT) to see listings on the go. U.S.-bound or Canada-bound information is available. 2. Keep travel documents handy. An officer will scan them. One of the best ways your family can save time returning to Canada is to make sure each passenger has the correct travel document handy and ready to give to the CBSA officer. A passport is the best bet. If you prefer to travel light while on the road, an enhanced driver’s license might be for you (available to Manitoba and British Columbia residents only). Other acceptable forms of ID include: birth certificates with accompanying photo ID such as regular driver’s licenses; permanent resident cards; citizenship cards

or certificates of Indian status. 3. Know your purchases, know where your receipts are, and know your exemptions and restrictions. If your family has purchased goods in the U.S., mailed gifts, or made major repairs or upgrades to your vehicle or boat, you will need to declare the total value of your purchases and back your claim with the receipts. Each traveller is entitled to certain personal exemptions on items like alcohol and tobacco depending on the length of your visit, and this can save you money. Also remember that some goods will always be restricted in Canada, such as firearms. Take the time to know what you’re bringing back to Canada, and that time will pay dividends at the border. 4. Know the contents of your vehicles. It’s as important to declare certain items in your vehicle and/or boat when you return to Canada. For example, if you have food tucked away in coolers or

organic items such as soil (for example, in a bait container) or firewood, make sure you tell the CBSA officer. These kinds of products are easily forgotten when you are crossing, but could potentially create health and environmental problems for Canada. 5. Not sure? Ask the CBSA officer. The single best thing you can do to save time returning to Canada is to simply be open and honest with the CBSA officer. If you are not sure about what to declare, don’t hesitate to ask. The officers are there to help you. The CBSA encourages all Canadian residents to be border-savvy travellers and save time this long weekend by making a smooth return a “must-have” part of holiday itineraries. For these tips and more, watch our travel tips video to hear advice directly from officers, or read our travel tips fact sheet. The CBSA also has a mobile Web site for busy planners who like to stay connected.

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He’s a high energy performer who works a piano and vocal ranges with aplomb and feeling. Jeffery Straker who splits time between Regina and Toronto, will be in Estevan on Oct. 17 for an evening with an intimate audience at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum as part of their After Dark musical entertainment series. When the Mercury caught up with Straker, he was just coming off a Toronto rehearsal for a performance for the Childrens’ Wish Foundation. He had just completed a three-date perfomance schedule at the Toronto Music Awards, Walk of Fame and at the University of Toronto. He was also putting in some serious time in the recording studio in TO, producing the final mix for his upcoming album. “With this one, there is a real mix with a full band, strings, horns … it’s a little different sound to surround the piano,” he said. In Estevan, the evening will include Straker and his travelling keyboard and guitarist Brodie Mohninger who, he says, “interprets my songs so well, it will work in the smaller setting. “I’m travelling back and forth between Toronto and Regina and my music is evolving back and forth, too. In Toronto it’s a real media centre for a player so it’s a good place to try and keep your momentum.” Straker’s momentum of late has been huge, especially after he captured the coveted Vina del Mar best performance award in February and a $100,000 cash prize. It’s Latin America’s answer to America and

Canada’s Got Talent shows. Straker had to survive five grueling rounds of performances that included not only piano and vocals, but also a lot of choreography and stage presence issues that he had never encountered before. “When I was first invited to apply I didn’t know much about the contest (in Chile). I thought it was a hoax. But when I looked into it, I saw it was for real. They covered all expenses and they assign a lot of professionals to help you get ready. The show is broadcast around the Latin world, their version of Eurovision. We had over 20,000 in the live audience.” There is a non-competition section to the program that featured performers such as Rod Stewart, Elton John and Ricky Martin and then the competition part, which is where Straker was. “We get chucked on stage and it’s not easy, but when I won the darn thing the first night and saw the judges’ scores I started to pay more attention and decided I was just going to keep going back. Because there is so much work behind it, you’re only allowed to sing one song, so I did Hypnotize. It was a toss up between it and Slings and Arrows. So you add the choreography and the fact you have to be aware of all 16 cameras that are recording, it took a lot to make it happen, but it did happen,” he said with a chuckle. Straker said he’s never played an Estevan gig before so is looking forward to a fun evening in the EAGM. In the past, Straker has worked with the Regina and Saskatoon Symphonic Orchestras who work his original songs into full sound productions. Since he earned a

licentate diploma in piano performance from London’s Trinity College as a teenager, that kind of work is not as intimidating as you might expect. He’s also slated for a similar appearance with the Northern Ontario Symphony in Sudbury soon. He recently completed an album with CBC Regina, being the last musician to be able to work with their producers and recording equipment before it was removed due to their budget cuts. “It was a real gift to have that recording capability in Regina. I would have been a fool not to have that performance on a recording.” He’s also slated for some performances in Calgary while back here in the west and then it’s back to Jeffery Straker in concert at EAGM October 17 Toronto for Kreiner Hall and some interesting evenings Songwriter Contest as well as a finalist in working with Billy Joel and Elton John songs, putting them into his the Global songwriting competitions. A native of Punnichy Saskatchewan, musical stylings along with several other the son of a church organist mother and an performance artists. auctioneer father, Straker, who holds a BSc Straker was a recent victim of song degree in plant biology, understands his theft in Regina with his personal recording home province and its audiences, perhaps equipment along with his lyrical ideas be- like no other. He knows what he has to do ing taken by a thief or thieves. A personal in Toronto and beyond, but he also knows plea to have the recordings, his song ideas and wants to work and entertain in his home and arrangements returned, has not been province and he doesn’t care how small or successful. large the audience is, as long as they enjoy It’s no small loss since Straker has the music and have some fun. been a finalist in the Canadian Radiostar The music will begin around 8 p.m.

Creighton Lodge transitioning into the fall As I’m starting to write this column, the thermometer outside is registering 35 degrees! Pretty nice for the end of September. We are having “middle of the summer” weather but our flowers have all died from the frost last week! What a country! You never know what to expect. The large task of cleaning up has started with the help of our new casual employee Zack Miller. Our resident gardener, Jeanne Wanner is heading up the team once again to pull out the dead flowers, transplant some of the more healthy ones so we can enjoy them all winter and plant some more bulbs outside so we have more tulips in the spring. If anyone in our reading audience would like to donate a couple of hours to help us it would be greatly appreciated. We had a very nice September with our regular entertainers back with us. Freddie and the Freebies, the Happy Wanderers, Bob Olson, Ella Messer, and the Church of Christ Singers played and sang for us once again. Music is such a big part of our lives at Creighton Lodge – there’s always a tune being sung, hummed, whistled or tapped out around here. Even our Manager, Shelley treats us to a little Charley McLean once in awhile…….yes we all told her not to quit her day job.

Our spiritual needs were met this month by the Ministerial Association plus communion and mass provided by St. John’s the Baptist, St. Paul’s United and Trinity Lutheran. We are so grateful to all the churches and the part they play in our lives here at the lodge. Our Bingo caller, Joan Wock was here faithfully to call out our Bingo numbers for us. We so enjoy our Wednesday evenings and some of us go home a little richer and some of us just have a good time! Christina Wock brings us her little Therapy dogs to visit that night also. Some of us sure miss out pets that we used to have when we lived in our own homes. Our thanks to these ladies for their commitment to the Lodge. We had a couple of cocktail parties this month and tried a new h’ordeurve of Pesto and cream cheese on a cracker. We sure enjoyed it. Something some of us had never had before. We play a lot of cards in the evenings and really enjoy Polkarama on Saturday night. Never a lack of something to do!! Our exercise ladies continue to help us with our fitness level. Exercise is the number one thing we can do to stay younger so we really appreciate how much time they

give us every week. We’re sad to have to quit our outdoor walks around the grounds but we know the time is coming when we’ll be watching the snow fall and then we’ll stay in where it’s nice and warm. We were fortunate this month to receive generous donations towards our “expansion” and to our naming rights of our suites. Regens Disposal donated $800, Willy Hanelt, $1000, Dave and Rose Saxon, $500, and Estevan Answering Service, $3000 (naming rights to a suite). Our continued community support is awesome and we thank all of you so much. We hosted an Alzheimer’s Coffee Break in August and raised $139 for the Alzheimer’s Association on Sept. 16. It was well attended and we learned a lot of facts about the disease and some things about how to slow it down. To date we have given well over $800 to the AA by hosting these coffee breaks. We are looking forward in October to the United Way Telethon. Creighton Lodge Trust is a member agency of the United Way and receive wonderful support from them every year. We hope everyone will tune in and send in your donations to support them.

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Christian Women’s group readying for Fall Fair By Jen Howie Special to the Mercury The Living Hope Community Church was the place to be for 40 women who came out to the season opener supper meeting of the Estevan Christian Women’s After Five Club on Sept. 17. EB’s Dining Emporium catered a delicious pasta supper complete with lasagna, chicken alfredo, garlic toast, salads and dessert. Local entertainers Duane Foster Sr. and Duane Foster Jr., along with their daughter and sister, Kathy Thompson, performed some great selections for the ladies, such as Storms, Will the Circle Be Unbroken? and Green, Green Grass of Home. Nancy Zeleny, the transition youth worker from the Southeast Advocates for Employment, came out to speak about Challenge Day, which is taking place at the Estevan Comprehensive School on Dec. 17 and 18. Challenge Day is a world-renowned program originating from California that is funded locally by United Way Estevan. Addressing bullying is the main concern as one out of four kids claim to be bullied at some point in their lives. About 160 000 children from across Canada miss school on any given day due to bullying. Challenge Day is an interactive program between students and adult leader volunteers, which is offered to Grade 9 students at ECS. The program began locally in 2011, which suggests after this year’s program is complete almost every student at ECS will have taken part in a Challenge Day. Nancy mentioned staff has noticed a significant difference in the way students are relating

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New Arrival Symons: Born to Lee and Tasha Symons (nee Tisdale), on September 14, 2014, a son, Dylan Fredrick Symons, weighing 7 lbs 6 oz. Proud siblings are Cruz and Cashton. Proud grandparents are Janet Symons and Harold & Rhonda Tisdale.

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to one another since this program was implemented. Students are encouraged to think outside the box and see their peers in a different light through activities during the two-day event. Volunteers from the community are needed. For more information, call ECS at 634-4761. Deb Elkink of Elkwater, Alta. shared her folk tale The Legendary Rescue Retold. An award winning author, Deb gave away a copy of her novel, The Third Grace, to lucky winner Joni Gustafson. Deb fondly recalled the impression she made on her school teachers, growing up the second child of five in a noisy family in Winnipeg. “Little Debbie is a good student, but she talks too much!” Deb’s love for crafting a creative story, complete with plot, characters, settings and character motivation was captivating to the ladies who listened intently to her story. Her engaging comparison of the woodcutter hero in the Little Red Riding Hood story to allowing Jesus Christ to be our hero and redeemer was cleverly told. A self-professed “wordy” lady, Deb’s story met with laughter, when she explained she wrote not only her own wedding vows, but her husband’s as well. She admitted her words haven’t always been good words. She struggled, as do many women, with selfcentredness, using words to gossip and criticize. Her focus was on identifying that “woodcutter” in her life. Her father, husband and friends just couldn’t fill that character’s role in her life story. She was frustrated by her compulsion to be understood, yet even with many words to communicate with, it wasn’t until she met her

“hero” in Jesus Christ, that she felt free from the “wolves of destruction.” “Even though evil exists in our world,” Deb says, “God provides a way to cleanse us, and make us as white as snow,” noting she could relate due to the imagery of those many Manitoba winters she grew up experiencing. The club’s Fall Fair meeting will take place on Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker, Karan Gleddie is a California-beach loving, wardrobe coach, who now ranches at Foremost, Alta. She is the creator of a ministry that offers love and laughter to women who need hope. Music will be announced at a later date. Women in attendance are encouraged to donate items of baking, canning, garden produce, crafts, used books or other saleable items. The club would happily accept donations for their sales table. If anyone has any extra abundance from their gardens, canning from their pantry and the like, please contact a club member for pick up. The club will also unveil their cookbook, compiled from recipes submitted by ladies who attended last season’s meetings. The book is about 80 pages and features 165 recipes. Books will be sold for $10 each. Proceeds from the Fall Fair and ongoing cookbook sales will be sent to Stonecroft Ministries to support their continuing outreach to women across Canada. Visit their website at www.stonecroftcanada.org to learn more. Free child care is available by request when you reserve your seat. Please RSVP on or before Oct. 20 to Jen at 306-634-0196 or e-mail the club at estevanafterfive@yahoo.ca

60 and Over Club happenings Submitted by Shirley Graham I have decided the only way to get out of bed in the morning with a big smile on my face is to go to bed with a coat hanger in my mouth! Best wishes are extended to Art Friesen who is celebrating his 90th

birthday. Congratulations, Art! Remember the jam session will be held on Oct. 12, which is also our Thanksgiving. Bridge winners were: First – Irma Lasuik Second – Margaret Sawyer Third – Dot Bridges Cribbage winners

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were: First – Dennis Zimmerman Second – Colin Renwick Third – Alex Rowley Little Old Man A woman walked up to a little old man rocking in a chair on his porch. “I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look,” she said.

“What’s your secret for a long, happy life?” “I smoke three packs of cigarettes a day,” he said. “I also drink a case of whiskey a week, eat fatty foods and never exercise.” “That’s amazing,” the woman said. “How old are you?” “ Tw e n t y - s i x , ” h e said.

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To all my faithful customers, I am moving to B.C. in October and would like to thank you. Many of you have become good friends. I will truly miss everyone and all their dogs.

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Please join us for a Come And Go Tea to celebrate the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Gordon & Gen Kvammen Sunday, October 12th from 2 pm to 4 pm Trinity Lutheran Church Estevan , Saskatchewan Let your presence be your gift.

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In Loving Memory of Peter Shykitka April 18, 1939October 11, 2011 A thought of sweet remembrance, A memory sad and true, The love and sweet devotion, Of the ones who think of you. - Lovingly remembered by your family.

Please join us for a come and go tea in celebration of Betty Ribling’s 80th Birthday October 18th 3:30 - 5:30 pm St. Giles Anglican Church Basement

So, life has changed for me since my husband passed away. At 49 I would like to meet a nice person. I come from a large farming family with many, many aunts & uncles, cousins, sisters & a brother. I am an executive, so my work is great. I am very lucky to have such a wonderful career and will retire early thanks to some good financial decisions that I made.

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In Loving memory of Tony Ackrill Passed away October 11, 2002 at the age of 33. It only takes a little space To write how much we miss you But it will take the rest of our lives To forget the day we lost you. The things we feel most deeply Are the hardest things to say Because we, your FAMILY, Loved you in a very special way. No cards, no kisses, no presents to give, Just all OUR love as long as we live. Deep in our hearts a memory is kept, Thanks for the years you gave us The good time that we shared. We only hope that when you left us You knew how much we cared. Forever in our hearts and very sadly missed. Mom & Dad, His sisters; Melodie and Jodi and families

In Loving Memory of Philippina Andruschak Passed away October 6, 2013 She troubled no one, her wants were few. And now, dear Lord she has come to you. Take care of her as she takes her rest. For the one you have taken was one of the best. A cheery smile, a heart of gold. She suffered much but never told. Till God knew what was best. He took her home and gave her rest. Forever Loved and Missed Michael, Jim, Donna, Lucille, and Families.

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My 50’s are wonderful. I travel & no more mortgage payments. The kids are grown & I am in excellent health. Just this summer I went on a Caribbean cruise & loved it. I have a trip planned for Yellowknife for me & my sister who lives in Florida, celebrating her 40th wedding anniversary in March. I am a social person, & being a professional in my field, I am invited to many functions & events. It would be wonderful to have a man who enjoys that kind of thing, but I do like to stay at home too. I have always had a thing for a man with a motorbike. There are many places in Canada I would love see on a road trip.

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Card of Thanks THANK YOU Thanks to my girls for my 90th Birthday Come & Go Tea and supper on August 30, 2014. Very nicely done. Thanks to all who brought salads and who helped. Thanks to those who travelled from far and near. I met my Great Great Granddaughter Lola for the 1st time. Thanks Granddaughter Pam for being MC. Thanks for the lovely flowers, many many cards and other gifts. A surprise call from special friends in New Zealand Georgena Folly and many other calls. Thanks to Granddaughter Beth for sitting at the Guest Book. Thanks to Granddaughter Teresa who surprised us and for saying Grace. Thanks to Granddaughter Jennifer for taking pictures. Another surprise was Nevada coming from Ontario. Thanks to All and God Bless. -Ann M Kolenz

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Coming EvEnts ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW & SALE. October 20 to 26 (inclusive) at Market Mall, Preston & Louise, Saskatoon, during mall hours. Corning Community Players’ dinner theatre tickets for “It Runs in the Family” by Ray Cooney, on sale October 15th at the Corning Hall. Doors will open at 2:00 p.m. and sales will start at 5:00 p.m. Phone orders begin at 7:00 p.m. at 224-4363. $30 each, limit 10 per purchase. Meal available at ticket sales. Dinner theatre dates: November 7, 8, 13, 14, 15. Any remaining tickets available after October 15th at 306-224-4666. Grace United Church Stoughton FOWL SUPPER STOUGHTON LEGION Friday, October 17 4:30pm - 7:00 pm Adults $13 Age 5-10 Years $7 Under 5 Years Free Souris Valley Ladies Annual Trade Show at Oungre Park on Oct.26/14 from 1;00-4;00. Tables $20.00; to book call Elaine Larson 306-456-2612 or 306-861-9070(c). Raffle,bake sale, fish pond and more. The Regina Coin Club Hosts a Fall Coin and Stamp Show and Sale At The Turvey Centre Armour Road, 1 mile north of Regina Sat. Oct. 18, 2014 10am-5:00pm Sun. Oct. 19, 2014 10 am - 3 pm Admission: Adults $3; 13-16 $1; under 12 free Rare Coin and Medals on display! Door Prizes!

Notice to creditors Notice to Creditors IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ORVILLE EDWIN THOMPSON, LATE OF ESTEVAN, IN THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN, DECEASED All claims against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 22nd day of October, 2014. MCDOUGALL GAULEY LLP Barry D. Bridges Barristers and Solicitors 1329 Third Street Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 0S1 Solicitors for the Executors

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ApArtments/Condos for rent ESTEVAN LARGE NEW 1 BEDROOM APT $1500/month, includes heat & hot water, A/C, Washer Dryer Cable & internet . Available today. Call 306-4213749 ESTEVAN LARGE NEW 2 BEDROOM APT $1800/month, includes heat & hot water, A/C, Washer Dryer Cable & Internet. Available today. Call 306-4213749 For Rent: 2 bedroom condo, includes fridge, stove, washer, dryer, AC. Currently available $1400.00 month. Phone 306-7812163 For Rent: New two bedroom townhouse for rent (1500 sq. ft.). Fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer included. No pets or smoking allowed. Rent $1500./month, utilities not included. References required. Phone: 306-634-9559 after 6:00 p.m. Harvest Heights Apartments Freshly renovated 1 bedroom apartments available now, all utilities included. Email-harvestheighsteam@gmail.com or call 306 -421 -0581 for details PARK PLACE 402 PERKINS STREET FOR RENT: 1, 2 BR Apartments. Air conditioning, 5 Appliances. Fireplace in suites; Security doors. No Pets!! For more information, Phone 306-634-4010 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. only, or see our Web site @ www.apartmentsestevan.ca

Furnished ApArtments ESTEVAN LARGE BRAND NEW FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APT $1900/month, includes heat & hot water, A/C, Washer Dryer, dishwasher. All brand new executive style furniture & 42” TV supplied for each new Lease Cable & internet & All Utilities. www.marisacondos.com Available today. Call 306-4213749

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Mobile/ Manufactured BEST CANADIAN BUILT HOME BY MODULINE! BEST PRICE! Personalized Service 1520 sq. ft. Temora $99,900 1216 sq. ft. Oasis/Villa $79,900 960 sq. ft. Tuscan $69,900 ~ Call Stan ~ 306-496-7538 1-888-699-9280 www. affordablehomesales.ca Yorkton Weekend calls Order Now for Fall Delivery Two Bedroom, 980 sq. ft. Mobile Home for Rent. Located 244 Willow Park Green. Rent $1,500.00 per month. Phone 306-421-7965

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For Sale - MiSc Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com. For Sale: 2 winter tires on steel rims. 225/60R 18 Yokohama. Used one winter. Will fit Dodge Charge/Avenger 2006-Phone 306-634-6149

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Leo/Margaret Martin Auction. October 19, 2014, 10am. 848 sq.ft. house, 23’ Trailer. Otthon, SK. www.ukrainetzauction.com Karla’s Auction 306-782-0787 PL#310056

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Obituaries

Ned Kostiuk November 1, 1930 September 21, 2014 It is with great sorrow, that we the family, announce the passing of Ned Kostiuk. On September 21, 2014, Ned Kostiuk passed away in the Regina General Hospital (RGH) with his loving family by his side. He was predeceased by his loving wife Anne; his parents, Harry and Mary Kostiuk; his brothers, Steve and John Kostiuk; his sisters, Kay Dubkowski and Jean Payne. Ned is survived by his daughter Cheryl Kostiuk (Scott); sons, Ray Kostiuk and Randy (Joyce) Kostiuk; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Sarah, Leah Vanessa, Hailey, Adam and Clinton; his brothers, Peter Kostiuk, Mike (Joan)Kostiuk and Zonnie (Marion) Kostiuk and his sisters, Phyllis Dyck and Helen Afseth. Ned was an intellectual person who was goal oriented and driven. In Estevan, Ned was known as a charismatic teacher. As a couple, Ned and Anne were both known for their active membership within their Estevan church community. Ned was a kind and gentle person who treasured spending time with his family and friends. Those close to Ned will remember him for his entertaining, witty, playful and magnetic personality. We would like to thank the Lampman Community Health Centre, Creighton Lodge and Hillview Manor for the loving care and the warm atmosphere they provided for Ned in his later years. In addition, we are very grateful for all the care that Ned received while he was on 5A at the RGH. A funeral service for Ned Kostiuk was held on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, Estevan, with Rev. Brenna Nickel officiating. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Those so wishing may make donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan or the Canadian Cancer Society in Ned’s memory. Ned, you will be missed but never forgotten! Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Beatrice Veroba 1919 -2014 Beatrice Mabel Veroba (nee: Burnard) late of Macoun, Sask. passed away at Broadview, Sask. on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the age of 94 years. Beatrice was predeceased by her parents, William and Elsie Burnard and husband Louis Stanley Veroba. She is survived by her children, Ken (Eleine) Veroba and Darwin (Colette) Veroba; grandchildren, Kristine (David) Lamon, Steven Veroba, Kristin Veroba and Amber Veroba and great grandsons, Dawson Lamon and Nathan Lamon. A Celebration of Beatrice’s life was held on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Sandy Dalziel officiating. Interment took place at the Macoun Cemetery. She will be remembered as a “Grand Lady” with a kind and caring heart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan in Beatrice’s memory. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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Bourassa, Gary Neil On Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto in his 59th year. Survived by his husband of 19 years, Gordon Scott. A memorial service was held in Toronto. For an extended obituary and condolences, please visit www.rosar-morrison.com Ross S. Bill 1944- 2014 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ross S. Bill, age 70 at Kamloops, B.C. after a short battle with cancer on September 20. He was predeceased by his parents, Calvin & Ethel Bill and his son, Mark. Ross will be forever remembered by his wife Lottie “Joyce” , stepdaughters; Wanda , Lisa and grandchildren Courtney and Tristan, brothers; Dean and Gary of Estevan, nieces, nephews and many cousins. There was no funeral at his request. Burial took place in Strathmore, Alberta. Many thanks to family and friends for their condolences.

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A Little Recognition

Estevan Police Chief Paul Ladouceur congratulates Roberta DeRosier last week as she accepts a medallion of recognition for her volunteer work with Victim Services.

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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 a.m. & 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

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 LIFE 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 choosefrom from NOW2 2Sunday Sundayservices services to to choose *9:009:00 amam andand 11:00 am* With coffee in between 11:00 am With coffee in between LIVE RUSSIAN RUSSIAN TRANSLATION LIVE TRANSLATION during the 11:00 am service during the 11:00 am service

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

Where We Get Grace, Get God, Get Going!

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

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE & SUNDAY SCHOOL - 11 AM Coffee Fellowship Before Church

WELCOME!

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

738 - 2nd Street, Estevan

Pastors: Danny Krauss & Joshua Lowe Phone: 306-634-3773 Cell: 306-471-8130

SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m. Coffee and fellowship after worship Pastor Stewart Miller

St. Joseph’s Prayer Centre Everyone welcome to join our daily prayers, inspirational Bible DVD viewings and lively discussions 2 - 4 pm Monday - Friday Series topics change monthly Call for more information 1033 3rd Street Estevan

306-634-9191

1302 - 8th Street, Estevan

Tim Pippus

Office: 306-634-3116 Sunday Services:

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

Free Clothing Outlet

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

THE SALVATION ARMY

ESTEVAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 1107 - 4th Street Phone: 306-634-2074 www.facebook.com/salvationarmyestevan Youth Program Wed. 6:30- 8:00 pm

Pastors: Lieuts. Brian & June Bobolo SUNDAY: 11:00 a.m. Worship Service with Children’s Program

Church of God

Pursuing God Building Relationships Impacting Lives

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

Trinity Lutheran Church E.L.C.I.C.

Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Come and Worship With Us

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Church Office: 306-634-5684

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

His Glory Bible Church

(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

Sunday Worship 10:30am

Nursery and Children’s Ministries available Sunday School at 9:30am Friday Night Youth 7:30pm (Gr. 7-12) Children’s Clubs - Wednesdays: 7:00-8:00pm

140 King Street (accross from Staples) www.estevanalliancechurch.com /estevanalliance 306 634 2601

Lead Pastor: Rev. Jim Kedge

Pastor: Waylon Klix

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Estevan Mercury

Legal Kohaly, Elash & Ludwig Law Firm LLP

ORLOWSKI LAW OFFICE Barrister & Solicitor

Stephen J. Orlowski, B.Ed., LL.B. 1215 - 5th Street, Estevan

Phone: 306-634-3353

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

Fax: 306-634-7714

orlowski.law@sasktel.net

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

Border Real Estate Service

REALTOR

Roni Sue Coulter Sales Representative

www.century21.ca/ronisue.coulter

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ronisue.coulter@century21.ca

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

James F. Trobert

Selling Estevan & Area for 12 years...

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

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

Let my experience work for you

Equipment Rental

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

FOR RENT

• WHEELED & TRACK SKID STEERS • MINI TRACK HOES • PORTA POTTIES • MINI SKID STEER • FLAT DECK TRAILERS FRESH WATER AVAILABLE FOR FRAC WATER, DRILLING RIG, ETC. • 5500LB TELEHANDLER Water hole location 35-1-8 W2 • DOOSAN LOADER • CAR HAULER TRAILER

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

Email: trobertlaw@sasktel.net

Financial Planning

Ken Mehler Sales & Rentals 306-421-9576 Estevan, SK – 306-634-9955

Insurance & Investments Services

Randy Franke 306-421-2244

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“In the business of creating , enhancing and insuring client’s net worth” Ron Areshenkoff Mutual Fund Advisor Life Insurance Representative

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1312 - 4th Street, Estevan

TroberT Law Firm

Reynold Bert Certified Financial Planner

Real Estate

TNT ROOFING

306.421.2512

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

Dwight Thompson

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

Plumbing

10% Discount For Seniors

Insured and WCB Covered

Never Re-Roof Again!

Seamless Metal Roofing

FINANCIAL

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

Extremely Durable Great Curb Appeal

Reduce Energy Costs Eco-Friendly

Increase Resale Value

Over 60 Colours Available

Other Metal Roofing Products Avialable

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

Building Construction

ph:

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RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

From Design to Final Finishing, Your Complete “Turn-Key” Project Management Solution Ready-To-Move & Onsite Projects

1237 6th St.

From Design to Final Finishing, Your Complete “Turn-Key” Project Management Solution – Ready-To-Move & Onsite Projects

Sprayfoam

• Vinyl Siding • Soffit & Fascia • 5” & 6” Continuous Eaves • Custom Bent Cladding

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From Design to Final Finishing, Your Complete “Turn-Key” Project Management Solution – Ready-To-Move & Onsite Projects From Design to Final Finishing, Your Complete “Turn-Key” Project Management Solution – Ready-To-Move & Onsite Projects

EstevanEaves@sasktel.net

Serving Estevan and Area for over 35 years

Lubricants

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The AMSOIL product line includes the finest quality synthetic motor oils, diesel oils, gear lubes, greases and industrial and motorsports lubricants

For more information and to order online go to

• Commercial • Oilfield Locally Owned & Operated Call: 306-421-8598 for a quote!

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Authorized Dealer Darrell Zimmer Ph. 306-584-2713

2 col x 2”

2499/week 2 col x 4”

Specializing in furnace replacement & repair, gas fitting and all plumbing services for renovations and new construction.

Call 306-452-5199

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• Standing Seam Metal Roofing • Designer Series Metal Roofing • Seamless Metal Siding • Flush Wall Metal Panels

Now Servicing Estevan & Surrounding Communities!

3999/ week

Comfort Plumbing Ltd. 1211 - 4th Street, Estevan • 306-637-2507

Residential & Commercial Plumbing & Heating Services It’s Time For Change, It’s Time For Comfort

Call

306-634 2654

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New minister appointed Senior seat sale extended to rural health portfolio Premier Brad Wall appointed Greg Ottenbreit to be the new Minister of Rural and Remote Health last week. He replaces Tim McMillan who stepped down from the position the week before. Ottenbreit was first elected MLA for Yorkton in 2007 and was re-elected in 2011. He is entering cabinet for the first time. “Greg Ottenbreit has been a strong member of our caucus, serving in a number of different capacities over the

past seven years, and I know he will be a strong member of our cabinet,” Wall said. “This portfolio is about listening to and understanding the concerns of rural communities, patients and health care providers. I know Greg will be a tireless worker when it comes to meeting with those individuals and bringing their health care concerns to the cabinet table.” Ottenbreit has been serving as Government Whip. Herb Cox takes over from Ottenbreit as Government Whip.

Employment Opportunities Looking to advance your career with an exceptional company? Cash in with us! Our branch in Estevan, SK is looking for

Financial Customer Service Representatives

You will provide prompt friendly service to our valued customers, face-to-face and by phone, by explaining the lending process, helping to complete loan applications, and generally advising on the products that are right for them. Your administrative duties will include making reminder phone calls to customers and updating the customer database. As the ideal candidate, you will have a customer service background obtained in a retail, financial sales, or hospitality setting combined with a high school diploma. Your past experience will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, reliability and a high degree of energy. Promoting from within has been a key to our growth and success. If you enjoy working with everyday people and are friendly, mature, approachable and keen to learn and grow with a thriving company we have a career path worth considering. Join us and experience the exceptional opportunity!!

If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your resume to: Theresa Wladyka – Branch Manager, Branch C211 to c211@csfinancial.ca Quoting: FCSR – Estevan

Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) is extending its $15 Senior Seat Sale until Oct. 31. Seniors aged 60 and over will now get to ride with STC for $15 one-way or $30 return plus tax for the entire month of October. “Saskatchewan’s population is very geographically spread out,” Minister responsible for STC Jennifer Campeau said. “An extra month of the STC Senior Seat Sale gives seniors the opportunity to travel to even more Saskatchewan destinations and reconnect with family and friends.” The company also extended their May Senior Seat Sale to include the month of June and saw more than 17,000 senior riders take advantage of the sale during the two

months. The senior seat sales have proven to be the most successful campaigns for STC, outperforming all other sales. “Our Senior Seat Sales have turned previously quiet months into some of our highest ridership months throughout the year,” STC President and CEO Shawn Grice said. “The sales give seniors the chance to try our services at a great price and to keep STC top of mind for all of their future travel needs.” Find out more about the sale on STC’s website at www.stcbus.com/seniorsale or on STC’s Facebook page at www.facebook. com/STCbus. Seniors can purchase sale tickets from any STC agency and must use their tickets by October 31, 2014.

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

Owner/Operator and Company Drivers Required Weyburn, Halbrite and surrounding area Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package including RRSP. Oilfield Certificates an asset but not required. Mail or Fax Resume and Drivers Abstract P.O. Box 271 Midale, Sask. S0C 1S0 Fax: (306) 458-2768 resumes@brady.sk.ca

Note: All candidates offered employment are required to have a criminal records check completed.

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Millennium is aand new and progressive fracturing that is starting operat Millenium is a new progressive fracturing companycompany with operations out ESTIM in the Estevan area. We are looking for employees who are interested in a gro of Estevan. We’re looking for dynamic employees who are interested in our SENT floor opportunity with a dynamic and employee focused company. reputable oilfield services company. All pric AD pRooF & eStImAte Prices Positionswe weare are looking to to fill are: Positions looking fill are: Docket media Insertion Date Ad Size price • Service Supervisors Section for Frac and Coil $0.00 1409-126 L Estevan Mercury Service Manager CAREERS Oct 1, 2014 3 col x 7.2765 • Frac and Coil Equipment Operators 1409-126 N Yorkton News Review CAREERS Oct 2, 2014 3 col x 7.2765 $0.00  Maintenance Manager • Bulk Drivers 1409-126 O

Canyon Technical Services is a leader in the oilfield service industry, providing customized fracturing and pressure pumping solutions to oil and gas producers across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. At Canyon, our employees are ‘Champions’, dedicated to fulfilling our Vision of “improving the industry one job at a time” - our ‘Champions’ have made Canyon one of the most sought-after providers in our industry. If you are looking for a career within a leading organization that promotes Integrity, Relationships, Innovation and Success, then Canyon is looking for you! Canyon is preparing for an extremely busy 2014/2015 and are looking for qualified employees.

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CAREERS Oct 1, 2014 HSE Manager  Administrative All applicants have a clean driving record.  HRmust Coordinator  Service Supervisors for Frac and Coil Please E-mail resume to HR@millenstim.ca  Frac and Coil Equipment Operators Visit us at:  www.millenstim.ca Mechanics  Electronic Techswill be contacted. Only successful candidates  Bulk Plant Manager and operators  Bulk Drivers  Lab Techs

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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:

online: canyontech.ca/careers fax: 888 249 3895

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Please E-mail resume to HR@millenstim.ca Visit us at: www.millenstim.ca Only successful candidates will be contacted

A compAny on the move 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.

Repair & maintenance crews The Repair & Maintenance team is growing at Richardson Pioneer. We are currently looking for skilled mechanically inclined individuals to join our crews across Western Canada. Repair and Maintenance crew members ensure repair and maintenance activities are conducted in the most effective, efficient and safe manner possible. Specific responsibilities include the repair and maintenance of high throughput grain handling and crop input facilities, identifying and prioritizing projects requiring attention, utilizing both in-house and contract maintenance resources, trouble shooting problems and working with locations to meet their repair and maintenance needs. The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined with relevant maintenance experience; have strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; be detail-oriented with demonstrated accuracy; and possess excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of a Data Maintenance Based systems and/or an agricultural background would be considered an asset. Both leadership and crew positions are available. 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 october 17, 2014.

We’ve been around since 1956

24 Hwy 39 E, Estevan, SK

306-634-7341 gm@lctrucking.ca

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Cement & Acid—Fluid Pump Operators Coiled Tubing—Experienced Operators, Supervisors Frac—Experienced Pump Operators, Crewcabbers, Datavan Operators

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D&D Oilfield Rentals provides the safe, convenient and reliable accommodations; equipment and tool rentals in Western Canada. We are NOW HIRING for the following (permanent) positions in our Weyburn shop: • Well Site Service Technician • Well Site Cleaner • Driver/Shop Hand We offer a chance to work with a world class organization and a rewarding hourly wage. Resumes may be sent to: leon@ddoil.net , dropped off in person at our Weyburn shop (325 Queen Street) or by calling (306) 842-0659

HYDROVAC OPERATORS WANTED AND SWAMPERS HYDROVAC OPERATORS

• Offering excellent wages HYDROVAC SWAMPERS • Excellent benefit package available • Willing to train if necessary • Safety tickets an asset • Offering hourly • Operators mustexcellent possess class 3A wages driver’s • Excellent benefit package available license • Willing to train • Living accommodation available

• Safety tickets H2S, First Aid and For more information call: required Ground Disturbance Trevor at: 306-483-7777 or • Operators must possess at least class Kim at: 306-483-7722 3A driver's Email resume to: license • Living accommodation available extremeexcavating@hotmail.com or fax to: 306-483-2082 Email resume to: extremeexcavating@hotmail.com or fax to: 306-483-2082

EXPRESS

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is currently accepting applications for

PREFABRICATED HOUSING ASSEMBLERS • Required Immediately • Permanent Full Time • 30 Available Positions • Starting at $14.70 per hour plus benefits Duties include: • Assembling and installing modular components Send, fax, e-mail or drop off resume to: Box 845 #200 Hwy. 18 West, Estevan, SK S4A 2A7 Fax: 306-634-7597 E-mail: jobs.shelter@gmail.com

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If interested please call Gayle at The Estevan Mercury

306-634-2654

Together, We’re Taking Energy Further™ Nalco Champion, an Ecolab company, offers a singular focus on providing specialty chemistry programs and related services for upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas operations. Through onsite problem solving and the application of innovative technologies, we deliver sustainable solutions to overcome complex challenges in the world’s toughest energy frontiers. Together, we’re taking energy further. Nalco Champion, has an immediate need for a Technical Service Representative in our Energy Services – Canadian Business Unit group located in Estevan, SK. Job Overview: Primary responsibilities include: assisting our sales staff with the challenges of maintaining existing business and growing opportunities with new customers. You possess technical expertise, confidence, and the ability to work on your own as well as in a team environment. This area has several established long-term accounts, with several key target accounts to work on. This role will consist of field visits to customer locations to assist With project work, training, recommendations and roll out When appropriate. This area has several established longterm accounts, with several key target accounts to work on. The customer base consists mainly of conventional oil production, with some sweet and sour gas production. As such, this role will provide exposure to all product lines and product application scenarios.  

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a technical role is ideal Bachelor of Science or Chemical Engineering degree or technical diploma in a related discipline

If you are a dedicated Technical Service Representative with a proven track record of success we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering competitive base salary and benefits. Please apply on line at: http://jobs.ecolab.com

Reporting to respective Councils and Chief Administrative Officers and liaising closely with the newly formed Town of Oxbow/RM of Enniskillen No. 3 Planning District, the ideal candidate will: • have a post-secondary degree in a related discipline; • possess excellent communication skills (written and oral); • have effective interpersonal skills; • be strongly motivated to work collaboratively and creatively with Councils as well as community based organizations and businesses; • be experienced in accessing grants available to local governments and community organizations; and, • be focused on strengthening and enhancing the quality of life in the Town and RM. Areas of activity include but are not limited to: land use, housing, business development, recreation, culture and tourism. A job description is available on request. Interested candidates are asked to forward a resume, salary expectation and references to: Dickson Bailey, CAO Town of Oxbow Box 149 Oxbow, Sk. SOC 2B0 administrator@oxbow.ca This position will remain open until filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

306-634-2654

is looking for a

for the 500 - 900 Albert Street, Phillips Place and Garner Place, Edward Street and Edward Place 140 papers.

The Town of Oxbow and the RM of Enniskillen No.3 have an immediate contractual opening for an energetic and forward looking Community Development Officer.

Call us today!

Carrier

TOWN OF OXBOW AND RM OF ENNISKILLEN NO. 3

If you dream IT … If you’re planning IT … If you’re selling IT … If you want to buy IT …

is looking for a

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

The Estevan Mercury!

D&D Oilfield Rentals, Weyburn, SK

Due to our growth, we require a technician to work with a range of units including atv’s, motorcycles, snowmobiles, golf cars, etc. Some previous experience necessary. All duties must be carried out on time and with exceptional standard. We offer company medical plan, and a commitment to learning and development. Please forward your confidential resume to kdew@carlylerv.com Phone: 306-453-6773

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CITY PAGE 1102 4TH STREET • ESTEVAN, SK 306 • 634 • 1800

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CALL 306-634-1821 FOR FURTHER DETAILS WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS FALL AT THE ESTEVAN ARTS COUNCIL? STARS FOR SASKATCHEWAN Jimmy Rankin – Monday October 20, 7:30pm Estevan Comprehensive High School Fung-Chui Piano Duo, One Piano/Four Hands Monday, November 3, 7:30pm – Trinity Lutheran Church Vienna Boys Choir Sunday November 23, 7:30pm – St. Paul’s United Church

Notice ProPosed House relocatioN

Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Estevan has received an application for relocation of a new pre-assembled (RTM) single-detached residential dwelling to the following property: 1) Legal Description: lot 2, Block 224, Plan 102126563 Civic Address: 378 Matchett Bay

The above noted property is zoned Residential Low Density Singledetached Zone in which ‘Single-detached dwelling units’ are permitted uses of the zone subject to compliance with the City’s Pre-Assembled Dwelling Relocation Policy and any applicable Architectural Controls.

KONCERTS FOR KIDS Norman Foote Monday November 17, 7:00pm – Westview School

Any requests for information or concerns may be forwarded to Land Development Services at 634-1862, or email: a.nordquist@estevan.ca, on or before the 22nd day of october 2014.

306-634-3942

www.estevanartscouncil.com

October 2014 ESTEVAN PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS 701 Souris Ave. Estevan, SK Phone: 306-‐636-‐1620 email: estevan@southeast.lib.sk.ca website: http://estevanlibrary.weebly.com Like us on Facebook: Estevan Public Library Branch AND Follow us on Twitter @ estevanlibrary Children’s Programs FREE

VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES Information on classes and registration can be found online or at the Arts Council Office.

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STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS

The City of Estevan is interested in obtaining input from the youth of our community as well as training future leaders. In keeping with this objective we are inviting applications from students in Grade 11 or 12 interested in participating as Youth Members of Council. These students will be required to attend all regular open Council Meetings. The Student Council Member will be a fully participating member of Council excluding the actual voting privilege on any issue. If you are interested in participating, please send us a letter telling us about yourself, which school Family Board Game Afternoon! Sunday, October 19 @ 2:00PM. Board games bring us closer together, make us laugh & make us think, so bring your family to the Leadership Workshop: Lead from (Within. Monday, October 20th @Registration 6:00PM. The way you live your pre-‐registration unless indicated otherwise. Library for an afternoon of good family fCall un! All 3a06-‐636-‐1621 ges welcome with fpor arents). Snacks will be provided. is recommended. you attend and give reasons why you would like life, Mfrom running your to running theeoffice, has impact. You infeeling the Captain’s chair @ 3:00 or 4:00PM. Tablets, -‐readers and an smart phones – oh are my! sitting If you’re a little overwhelmed by your mobile Mobile Device Advice. onday, October 20 household The L ibrary w ill b e c losed O ctober 1 2 & 1 3 f or T hanksgiving . you require device, we are here ofto YOUR help! Join Krista a 3workshop, 0 minute ‘one-‐on-‐one’ tutoring session Mack, on your device. o register, please call and let key us kpoints now which device LIFE. Infor this led by guest Shannon you are Tgoing to explore several to be a Student Member of Council by October assistance with. about your mindset, thoughts and behaviors that contribute to your unique leadership style, and how you can Leadership Workshop: Lead from Within. Monday, October 20 @ 6:00PM. The way you live your life, from running your household to running the office, has an 30, 2014 to: maximize influence a leader getting results youMdesire, whether your family, impact. You are sitting in the Cyour aptain’s chair of Yas OUR LIFE. In tand his wstart orkshop, led bthe y guest Shannon ack, you are going it’s to ewith xplore several key points about your th

Mayor Roy Ludwig, City of Estevan, 1102 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 or r.ludwig@estevan.ca

mindset, thoughts aco-workers nd behaviors or that contribute your unique leadership style, and how you can maximize your influence as a leader and start getting the results your career.to Registration is recommended. you desire, whether it’s Wednesdays. with your family, co-‐workers or October your career. Registration is recommended. Wii Wednesday, 22nd@ 4:00PM. It’s on like Donkey Kong! Whether you want to nd Wii Wednesdays. Wednesday, October 22 @ 4:00PM. It’s on like Donkey Kong! Whether you want to dance, smash or race; this is the place for you! For ages 12-‐16 dance, smash or race; this is the place for you! For ages 12-16. Drop on in! Drop on in!

Call 306-‐636-‐1621 for pre-‐registration unless indicated otherwise.

The Library will be closed October 12 & 13 for Thanksgiving.

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Estevan Mercury

October is Ag Month Minimum wage increased Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart has proclaimed October as Agriculture Month in Saskatchewan. The month will focus on profiling opportunities in agriculture to youth. “Agriculture is one of the largest economic engines in Saskatchewan, accounting for about 10 per cent of the provincial gross domestic product and generating more than 50,000 jobs in the province,” Stewart said. “As harvest continues and school gets underway, October is an ideal time to share with youth the opportunities that this thriving industry has to offer.”

With a growing global demand for food comes high demand for well-trained individuals to work in the agriculture industry. To attract youth to a rewarding career in agriculture, the ministry has launched a new web presence at www. saskatchewan.ca/thinkag that profiles real Saskatchewan people employed in the industry. In addition to interactive career features, this site offers scholarship information and teacher resources. In addition to the website, a thinkAG Facebook page has also been launched to give current and potential

ag employees a forum to discuss careers in agriculture and what the industry has to offer. During the month of October, teachers, career counsellors, producers and industry are encouraged to get involved in spreading the message that a job in agriculture can lead to a challenging, rewarding career. Stay connected with Agriculture Month by following the Ministry of Agriculture on Twitter @ SKGovAG, on Facebook at Saskatchewan Agriculture or by visiting our website at www.saskatchewan.ca/ thinkag

Effective October 1, 2014, Saskatchewan’s minimum wage will increase to $10.20 from $10 per hour. Since 2007, Saskatchewan’s minimum wage has increased by 28.3 per cent, with six increases from $7.95 to $10.20 over the past seven years. “Saskatchewan’s economy has been growing and it is important that the minimum wage increases as well,” Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said. “By increasing the minimum wage, youth, students and other minimum wage earners will have more disposable income and improve their standards of living.” This spring, the Government of Saskatchewan passed regulations to index the minimum wage following Cabinet consideration. The indexation formula will be calculated using changes in the Consumer Price Index and the Average Hourly Wage in Saskatchewan for the previous year.

Changes to the minimum wage must be announced on or before June 30 of each year and will take effect October 1 of the same year to give business owners the ability to plan for the change. Along with the increase to minimum wage, the Government of Saskatchewan has also significantly reduced the tax burden on minimum wage earners by increasing the basic personal, spousal and child benefit and creating the Saskatchewan Low Income Tax Credit. Individual taxpayers now pay no Saskatchewan income tax on their first $18,650 of income. Saskatchewan also has the highest taxfree income threshold in Canada for a family of four who pay no Saskatchewan income tax on their first $48,320 of income. For more information on minimum wage, please visit www.saskatchewan.ca/ work

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