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Following through with his promise of spearheading certain changes within the Estevan Police Service, police chief Paul Ladouceur said preparations are being made for the emergence of a Containment Warrant Entry Team (CWET) that will be ready to serve by 2015. “It will essentially be a team of officers that are trained for those types of entries. You have your tactical units in larger cities like Regina, you have your front line officers, and CWETs are somewhere in between. It’s certainly not to the level of a S.W.A.T team by any means, but the idea is if we have a barricaded subject or a search warrant that needs to be executed where there is a potential risk, we’ll deploy that team,” Ladouceur explained. The CWET will consist of officers with a high level of physical and psychological fitness, attributes that will be closely monitored during examinations to determine who will obtain a spot on the special unit. Combined with specialized equipment that includes new breaching tools, thicker bulletproof vests and heavier ammunition, the team will be used for a variety of situations. A number of officers, Ladouceur said, have expressed interest. ⇢ A2 New
Award winner embraced the challenges By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca
Shayne Suchan, a former Estevanite, was one of 24 proud recipients of the Duke of Edinburgh gold pin and certificate that were presented by His Royal Highness, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex in a ceremony held in the Centennial Building at RCMP Depot Division in Regina on Sept. 18. Suchan, a former cadet officer with the Estevan Wylie-Mitchell Air Cadet Squadron, who is now employed as an electrician in potash mines near Esterhazy, completed the gold medal requirements for the Duke of Edinburgh Award,
Shayne Suchan as did Lampman’s Danielle Fleury, the current commanding officer of that same air cadet squadron. The award is sought by more than eight million participants from 140 countries, but only a few succeed in meeting the demanding requirements. The bronze, silver and gold level activities are currently being pursued by 1,250 registered participants in Saskatchewan. ⇢ A2 Prince
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This car was involved in a collision on King Street near Boston Pizza and an entrance to Days Inn last Wednesday. One charge has been laid as a result of the incident.
RMs heading to polls Voters across southeast Saskatchewan will be heading to the polls at the end of October, and other than in the RM of Benson, choices will need to be made. With elections in rural municipalities staggered every two years, with oddnumbered divisions open to polls two years ago and even-numbered divisions up this year, candidates will have a month to make a case for themselves prior to election day on Oct. 22. Those eligible to vote in the RM of Estevan will have more decisions to make this time around. During the municipal election in the Fall of 2012, the incumbents in Division 1 and 3 were both acclaimed, as was Reeve Kelly Lafrentz. The only seat requiring a decision from the electorate was Division 5.
With options in each of the three open divisions, the eligible voters in the RM of Estevan have some choice as to who will sit on the municipal council in those seats for the next four years. In Division 2, Barry Schulte will challenge incumbent Donald Hilstrom, while John Kish, a former councillor, will challenge incumbent Doug Blue in Division 4, and in Division 6, Bryan Tucker will be challenging incumbent Terry Keating. RM of Estevan Administrator Grace Potter said to be eligible to vote in a division, voters must reside within that division or own property within it. She added, however, that if someone lives in Division 5 and owns property in Division 2, they would only be eligible to vote in Division 5.
Potter said each term for elected members is four years. “We’re just getting into stride now with the four-year terms. It used to be a two-year cycle and every year we would have an election,” she said. With a challenger in each of the open divisions, Potter added that the options for voters are good for the RM. “It’s great to see some interest,” she said. Polls will run from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the RM of Estevan office in Estevan. Further elections in the southeast will be held in the other RMs. In the RM of Benson, each of the incumbents, Stanley Zimmerman, Malcolm Herman and Dwight Monteyne, will be acclaimed in their seats, with no challengers submitting
nomination papers prior to the Sept. 17 deadline. There were no challengers in that RM during the 2012 elections either. The RM of Cymri will have only one election in Division 4, where incumbent Dianna Eagles will be challenged by Marnell Eagles. The RM of Coalfields will have challengers in each of its three divisions, with Richard Tessier challenging Brett Mackenzie in Division 2. Brian Hall will challenge Joseph Deyell in Division 4, and Terry Sernick is challenging Paul Deren in Division 6. Voters must provide identification when they head to the polls, and those who do not have government-issued photo ID are asked to contact their RM office to determine acceptable identification options.
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New team to handle ‘what if’ scenario ⇠ A1 “Initially when a team like this is announced the community is somewhat shocked. Some say ‘well why do we need this team, this is a small town?’ This team isn’t a luxury, it’s about ‘what if?’ Anything can happen at anytime,” he said.
Ladouceur said the possibility of an active shooter loose within the community is unfortunately a scenario that can befall our city and referred to the devastating June shootings in Moncton, NB. “I think if you were to ask anyone in Moncton if they ever expected that
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that investigation that often involves executing residential and business search warrants, which a lot of the times, are unannounced warrants where entries are made unbenounced to the subjects because you can imagine how easy it is to flush cocaine down the toilet or something like that. So they’re quick entry and that’s why there is specialized training to go along with that to make sure entry is done quickly and safely and to ensure the evidence is secured safely,” he said. Ladouceur stressed there’s no push to increase the police budget to allow for this special unit and said they will look at cost saving options internally to fund the majority of it.
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⇠ A1 Shayne’s mother Wendy has been an official mentor and monitor of the program in Estevan for several years since all activities have to be officially recorded and verified. The program is open to all young people between the ages of 14 and 24. The gold level pin and certificate can only be awarded to the successful candidates by a direct member of the British Royal Family. Also participating in the ceremony was Her Honour, Vaughn Solomon Schofield, lieutenant-governor of Saskatchewan who is also honourary chairwoman for the provincial branch of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Jim Kershaw, national president of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, also
spoke during the ceremony and he said that over 80 per cent of the gold pin recipients continue on with ambitious volunteer assignments in their communities. Prince Edward, a gold medal recipient himself, related his memories of going through the rigors of the adventure journey requirement and said that “half way through, you’re wondering what you are doing, but it is great, or at least you feel great when you finish.” He noted that gold level recipients have gone above and beyond what other young people have done by completing all sections. “This is your achievement and you should feel a little bit proud and walk a little bit taller.” After the ceremony, Prince Edward spent some time with the recipients during a reception held for
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On Sept. 21 at about 8:40 p.m., Weyburn RCMP responded to a complaint of an adult male walking in the southbound lane of Highway 39 roughly five kilometres northwest of Weyburn. Traffic was heavy at the time due to travelers returning home from the Roughrider game. Members found the man in the middle of the southbound lane and activated their emergency equipment. The RCMP members then observed the man being hit by an oncoming white car and both members heard a loud bang. Weyburn EMS attended to the scene and 34-year-old David Colvin from Moose Jaw was declared deceased at the scene. An autopsy will not be ordered. Highway 39 was closed for four hours by the Saskatchewan Department of Highways while the investigation was completed. Traffic was rerouted on a nearby grid road during this time. No charges are being considered against the driver of the vehicle involved. Weyburn and Radville RCMP, as well as a collision analyst from Estevan were continuing an investigation on Monday.
them and their families. Those who remained after that ceremony observed the prince during his inspection of RCMP troops in training at the Depot. Suchan completed all five required levels to get to the gold standard. In skill development he built on his desire to create models and also painting, with the models having to achieve a certain high standard of excellence. For the physical recreation requirement, Suchan engaged in water skiing, downhill skiing, tai chi, old time dancing and working out on an elliptical trainer. He completed more than 80 hours in those pursuits, well beyond basic requirements. On the community service front, Suchan assisted with a homeowner’s basement renovation, electrical wiring of a cabin and volunteer farm labour work for over 340 hours. For an adventurous journey, Suchan not only had to be engaged in the trek, he also had to plan
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Nearly 9,000 flocked to Prairieland Park in Saskatoon this weekend to attend the first official Saskatoon Comic and Entertainment Expo, an unmistakable reflection of the growing comic book culture in Saskatchewan, a trend that is even evident here in Estevan. “It’s great that it’s become so popular. These expos are everywhere now,” said Kate-Lee Nolin, branch manager of the Estevan Public Library. “I was at a library conference in March in Indianapolis and half of the convention centre was about 10,000 people attending the conference, the other 10,000 attending Comic-Con, the first one in Indianapolis. It was amazing to see so much excitement.” Aside from the record-shattering attendance at the expo, the rising popularity in all things comic book related in Saskatchewan is reflected by the simple expansion of several aisles that house comic books and graphic novels in the library. “They’re becoming very popular. We did start with a really small collection and now we have actually moved it near the lounging area so it’s more visible for people and because there’s more
room there. A lot of people coming in, that’s where they want to go to,” noted Nolin. She also touched on a popular misconception that revolves around the belief that graphic novels are just for children, an idea that quickly loses momentum when one looks at the extensive quantity of graphic novels in the adult section of the library. In addition, adults were largely occupying all the space at the expo in Saskatoon, not young children, who did however make up a sizeable percentage of those in attendance. The adults held nothing back either. They dressed up as costumed vigilantes, waited hours to meet celebrity guests like John Barrowman and, of course, bought comic books, some even priced in the thousands. “The turnout is larger than I expected,” said Jesse Windels of Vintage Collectibles, a comic book and hobby store located in Saskatoon. “The amount of people here is quite amazing. We also have a lot more vendors, a bunch of people from out of town as well.” He acknowledged the growing popularity of the entire comic book culture in the province as the halls of the expo rapidly filled up.
Kristen and Sabastian Van Eschwalk’s wedding ceremony took place at the expo on September 20. “The independent stuff is really popular right now because it’s rare and harder to get in the first place but there’s a good wash of variety for everyone,” said Windels. A few feet away from him was Dan Smolinski, a Saskatoon-based comic book writer/artist. He recently published a compilation of comics he had designed for the University of Saskatchewan’s newspaper The Sheaf. Smolinski said Saskatchewan is a positive environment for artists
like himself. “I’ve released this book independently and I’ve seemed to have a lot of success,” he said, referring to his collection of comic strips, which is heavily based on a strangely empathetic adventurer and recreational drug user named Rob. This was Smolinski’s first
time at an expo located in Saskatchewan. It didn’t disappoint, he admitted. “Everyone says it’s been growing. I was at the expo in Niagara and it was half the size. This one is huge,” said Smolinski. Though some independent artists like Smolinski have found success in publishing their own work from within the province, Jim Su, a professional illustrator and CGI artist largely known for his work with the popular CG-animated television show Reboot, said anyone looking to work in movie post-production or other large projects will likely have to relocate. “Today there seems to be a new epicentre for where you can get these jobs. You can’t just freelance from your home in Saskatoon, unless you’re in pre-production working as a character designer. But if you want to work on the actual post-production on a movie, generally speaking, in this country, these jobs are in Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal so you have to be willing to move to those cities,” he explained while showing off the new Reboot art
books at his booth to fans who flooded his table. He stressed the importance of developing the fundamentals of art, adding the development of technology hasn’t come close to overshadowing the relevance of illustration, sculpting and human anatomy. “It’s definitely a competition for natural talent, not just talent when it comes to the operation of software, although, that is still important,” he said. Su said, however, that he met many artists in Vancouver who were originally from Saskatchewan, and noted people heavily focusing on their art and working from home as a freelancer are in a positive environment here in the province. The Saskatoon comic expo was Su’s second trip to Saskatchewan, the first one being a trip to Regina for the Fan Expo earlier this year. “I love it here, it’s great,” he said. In addition to the growing comic book collection at the Estevan library, a new Manga (comics created in Japan) club will be starting on Oct. 25.
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A large group of children gathered in the Estevan Library to celebrate Talk like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19. From games, to music and, of course, pirate costumes, the celebrating took many forms.
Public school trustees discuss student improvement targets Lynn Little, director of education for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division, backed up by a couple of school administrators, presented a report on measuring and monitoring continuous improvements in the division to Cornerstone’s board of trustees on Sept. 15. Little’s written report included a chart outlining assessments completed within Cornerstone’s 39 schools in 2013-14 in accordance with the three priority areas identified in the division’s four-year plan: Mathematics, early learning and graduation rates. Using a variety of methods and materials, the division measures, monitors and reports continuous improvement in each of the three areas outlined in the plan that ensures student success. Evidence was provided of 23 presentations involving assessments and the measuring and monitoring and reporting of assessments that were made to various audiences. Those audiences included the board of education, administrators, the National Congress on Rural Education in Canada and the executive council, to name just a few throughout the year. Data shared with these groups focused on assess-
Lynn Little ment expectations and triangulation of evidence, career services, an effective reading forum, web reading, creating connections in online learning environments and student services with sample presentations given to the audiences. Dan Manning and Susan Husband, principal and vice-principal at Assiniboia Park Elementary School in Weyburn, presented data on their school’s math goal, which was problem solving by helping students to understand problems followed by full explanations behind their answers. They explained their school’s math journey that entailed data collection, goal development, problem solving research, benchmarking, school community council involvement, student/ parent engagement and finally, results that included a couple of individual student samples of growth in com-
munication. The two administrators then gave the trustees an opportunity to do a little math homework too, to be completed by the end of the meeting. They also displayed a data wall that contained numerous graphs that charted progress and success within each of their math targets. In another segment of the meeting, the board members handled a trio of appeals regarding administration’s decision to deny requests to have students attend schools that are not in their family’s attendance area. In all three instances, the schools being requested were already at, or near capacity in terms of student enrolments. Later in an interview, board chairman Harold Laich said, “we still grapple with attendance areas and boundary breaking requests. They come to us with special situations attached so we have to approve or not approve these special cases and I suppose these requests will always be there because of the size of the division,” referring to Cornerstone’s 39 facilities and more than 8,200 students. In terms of having schools filled to overflowing, Laich said in the public school system, there are
at least two schools that are currently at maximum capacity. McLeod Elementary School in Moosomin and Spruce Ridge School in Estevan are at that stage now, he said. There could be more. As for the other scenario, the need to review schools that do not meet the benchmark minimum enrolment requirements, Laich said that issue will be handled at an Oct. 2 special meeting where Little will provide the trustees with a list of schools that may require a second look if they don’t meet basic enrolment requirements. Last year Cornerstone had a couple of schools that could have qualified for review with the intention of possibly closing them, but the trustees were unanimous in a decision to not place any facility under notice since it was felt that future growth potential was significant. That decision will now be re-visited along with any other potential additions to the schools under review list. “The directors report referring to the enrolment base requirements that might trigger a review will be handled at the Oct. 2 meeting. There will be a strategic planning meeting and if there is a need to conduct a special open
board meeting to declare the schools that will be under review, we’ll do that a little later on in the day,” said Laich. Schools that are placed under review for possible closure must be identified
and the residents who might be affected by the issue, have to be afforded ample time in which to mount counter arguments and presentations to prevent the closure process from moving forward.
Gatis released on no-cash recognizance On Sept. 22 David Gatis appeared in Estevan provincial court for a bail verification hearing and was released on a $2,000 no-cash recognizance. Gatis and Cary Power were both charged with trafficking cocaine, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine and possession of property obtained by crime on Sept. 9. They were also found to be in possession of an undisclosed amount of Canadian money. The estimated value of the cocaine is believed to be approximately $80,000. A lengthy list of terms for Gatis’ release were laid out by Judge Lane Weigers and include staying at a designated address, appearing before the court when asked to do so, remaining in his residence 24 hours a day and abiding by the electronic monitoring program’s rules. He must also avoid all contact with Power. Power was released on an undertaking on Sept. 9. Both men will be in court on Oct. 20 to obtain disclosure. Nathan Mullen also appeared in court via closedcircuit television. His case was adjourned until Oct. 20 for disclosure. Mullen is charged with second-degree murder following the death of Leslie Erin Dwyre who was found dead in her Petterson Drive home April 21.
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Emergency services personnel carried out several scorched, bloodied and bruised bodies from Canyon Technical Services on Sept.16 during a scheduled emergency response plan exercise.
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Emergency services personnel carried out several scorched, bloodied and bruised bodies from Canyon Technical Services on Sept.16 during a scheduled emergency response plan exercise. These bodies, of course, were covered in makeup and paint, but the potential threat everyone was preparing for is real; an explosion. “We hope we never have an emergency but unless you plan and train for it, you can never be ready,” said Joe Peskunowicz, executive vice president of Canyon Services Group. “Everytime we do it, we find little things we make note of and do a little better next time. It’s a corporate responsibility to our employees, their families, to our neighbours and everyone in the community that we train ourselves for these situations.” The script for the exercise began with
an explosive device going off upon its arrival at the front desk reception area of Canyon. Fire fighters entered the building, which was transformed into a grisly scene that mirrored that of a disaster movie, and helped the injured evacuate the building. Paramedics stepped in shortly after to assess the injured and put them on stretchers. Similar training sessions have been done internally in the past, but for the first time in Canyon’s history, Estevan emergency services members were involved with the exercise. “The feedback we received from all the local emergency services was was just outstanding,” said Peskunowicz. “They were happy to get that extra bit of training and experience in dealing with these situations.” He described the inclusion of local emergency services in their internal training program as a “natural evolution” for these exercises, which Peskunowicz and other staff members monitor from their command
centre in Calgary. “The training that involved all of those groups is going to make everyone better,” said the vice president. Helen Fornwald, Estevan’s emergency measures co-ordinator said she was pleased with how things went last Tuesday and is now looking forward to the debriefing sessions with emergency services that will highlight the positives, but more importantly the mistakes, that can lead to improvements. “Communication is huge in any mock disaster exercise but there’s always room for improvement,” noted Fornwald. Paul Ladouceur, Estevan’s police chief, who has participated in similar exercises like the one at Canyon, explained how they use this practise to generate “what if” conversations with each other. He said there’s less of an emphasis on speed and physical supremacy in these practise sessions. “In real life threat, there wouldn’t be
this much activity on site,” said Ladouceur, referring to the bustling crowd of employees, press and emergency services crowding the front of the building. “This is more of a walkthrough than an actionpacked exercise.” Alongside the more rapid evacuation process, which in a real disaster would have a heavier focus on getting injured out safely, not the deceased, Ladouceur said the perimeter for the scene of the accident - in this case at Canyon - would be stretched all the way to Kensington. “We can’t really do that right now without interfering with other businesses in the area,” he said during the training session. Peskunowicz praised Estevan’s drive to participate in Canyon’s scheduled emergency response exercise. “The willingness of all the city’s services to make the city a safer place really makes us feel good about being a part of Estevan.”
Farm equipment severely damaged Residents near Macoun and Estevan woke up on Sept. 18 to discover their farm equipment vandalized according to Estevan RCMP. Five rural locations near Airport Road and the 702 Grid Road in the Macoun and Estevan areas
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were found to have tractors, combines and front-end loaders broken into and “joy-ridden” on the property where they were found. Keys located in or hidden with the equipment were stolen and the damage to the machines was severe. The Estevan RCMP en-
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Waiting for action on housing issue It’s no secret that housing in Estevan is an ongoing issue and has been for some time. There either isn’t enough of it, or it’s too expensive, with prices catering only to those with the top salaries and levels of expendable income. While we understand change comes slowly, and finding appropriate long-term solutions is complex and may present some risk, something must be done and it should have already happened. The idea of providing affordable housing, whether it’s publicly subsidized or otherwise, is one that will help the city in a number of ways, the least of which is by providing safe housing for lower-income earners. While Estevan continues to wait for a solution, communities across the province are breaking ground or already completing affordable housing projects. The province provided $12.2 million for a condo building in Saskatoon, adding 66 units for entry-level homebuyers. Another project was announced on Sept. 11 in Pinehouse Lake, where 19 affordable rental and homeownership units have been completed since 2007. Another eight units were announced in La Ronge, also on Sept. 11, which will be built for students and their families.
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Yes, Sask. needs Washington lobbyists It’s hard not to notice the countless occasions in my 30-plus years of covering politics in this province when Saskatchewan people were a little overly sensitive about how others view them. Perhaps it has been fostered by the decades of people leaving here for greener pastures elsewhere. But, Saskatchewan people truly bristle at the notion that somehow they can’t or shouldn’t compete on the national or world stage. It is for that reason that a recent story in the Toronto Star about Premier Brad Wall spending some $3 million in the last five years on a Washington-based law firm to lobby on behalf of the province received the reaction it has. Admittedly, much in the Toronto Star was valid examination of this policy … although, there was also a lot in the story that wasn’t all that valid as well. One valid point is questioning the wisdom of hiring the largely Republicansupporting Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough that employs former U.S. ambassador to Canada David Wilkins to make Saskatch-
On Sept. 10, ground broke in Buffalo Narrows, where the provincial and federal governments were chipping in $500,000 for a housing project targeting single seasonal workers, full-time workers in the area and “possibly” pensioned seniors. That same day there was also an announcement for new affordable housing in La Loche. On Sept. 9 the province announced the opening of new affordable rental housing in Regina, the day after announcing the re-opening of 20 affordable rental units in Moose Jaw that were “rehabilitated.” Don’t forget about the Habitat for Humanity projects going ahead in Regina and Fort Qu’Appelle or the Headstart on a Home project in Kindersley, which will see 24 new townhouse style condos aimed at entry-level homebuyers. The province provided another $6.4 million in financing assistance to that project’s developer. The province boasts they have invested $326 million since 2011 to develop more than 5,600 units and repair another 24,000. That’s great. It really is a great thing for all of those communities, and we don’t wish to take anything away from the projects that have been successfully funded. We don’t wish to suggest the projects in these cities and communities aren’t viable projects that will help people find suitable shelter. We are sure they are all very
worthy. We can only question why there is no action in Estevan. We have heard of the Southeast Regional College being unable to fill classes at the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute in Estevan, largely because there is no affordable and suitable place for students to reside while taking their classes. But it’s not just students of the college who can’t find reasonable housing. There just aren’t enough accommodations to support the kind of business growth that companies in Estevan crave. We’ve seen some units added in Estevan, while watching prices continue to inflate. College president Dion McGrath is hopeful their proposal, which plans to team up with businesses for a housing project, will lead to action, but there is no certainty there. With so many projects being approved around the province we can only turn to our lobbyists, those who are supposed to be Estevan’s voice at the provincial and federal levels. Are our leaders just not making a legitimate case for the needs in this city? Are they applying enough pressure or being persistent enough? We’ve seen little movement on this matter over a number of years, but we expect our representatives to demand more.
ewan’s case to the very Democratic Barack Obama White House. The NDP Opposition was quick to jump on this, demanding to know what taxpayers were getting for this “massive price tag” when it seems the law firm has actually done “very little.” NDP leader Cam Broten pointed to five months in 2013 when there was no record of work done to maintain the law firm’s $400,000-a-year retainer. And the NDP was also quick to repeat accusations in the Star story that politicians who met with Wall happened to receive political donations from the law firm. But Wilkins was equally quick to issue a statement after the Toronto Star story, stating political contributions made by his firm were determined “solely by the timing of a fundraising event and have nothing whatsoever to do with any meetings in Washington.” The former ambassador further explained that any contributions made by his firm “must be approved by a five-person committee” and are “attached to a specific fundraising event.” Contributions do not exceed $1,000 unless the in-house committee approves a larger sum, he added. Yes, the U.S. governance system can be a messy one – especially when it comes to things like donations and access to the movers and shakers in Washington. And it`s pretty easy to find people to agree that Saskatchewan tax dollars are better spent on things like roads, schools and
hospitals. But while that is all well and good to say, what happens in Washington and the U.S. often does have a big impact on our life here – be it approval of the Keystone XL pipeline or lobbying against country of origin labelling on beef. Certainly, the previous NDP government had no qualms about lobbying Washington and elsewhere when rural Saskatchewan saw the U.S. border shut down because of a couple of remote cases of BSE where the product didn't even make it to the shelves. And given that much of the BSE issue was really about American ranchers not wanting Canadian beef competition, the NDP had a legitimate reason to lobby Washington. So would that lobbying money have been better spent on roads, schools and hospitals back home? Or had the NDP had better contacts in the U.S., could we have ended the BSE boycott sooner? But while one might expect such gamesmanship in opposition politics, what might be even more irksome today is the tone of the Toronto Star story that talks of a premier from a place “most Americans have never heard of” rubbing shoulders in Washington. Essentially, what the article seems to suggest is that it’s laughable that little ol’ Saskatchewan should be spending money to lobby for its oil and trade interests. At the risk of sounding as overly sensitive as well, it’s all a little insulting. Maybe we’re not quite the backwater that Toronto seems to think we are.
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Wondering about Sustainability isn’t a four-letter word getting elected What compels them to do that? Is it undertow or undertones that drag them into the maw? Is it a noble calling, or an unfed need for power … more power than mere money alone can provide? I’m talking politics here folks and this undeniable need that some few people have for pursuing votes and the respect of their fellow citizens by pursuing public office. Having never felt that urge, I was bereft of answers to my rhetorical queries. But I did enjoy a brief conversation with a friend regarding the potential pros and cons of seeking and then actually performing in public offices. The fact he had never sought a vote either, had no impact on our conversation since we were approaching the subject as people who basically weren’t interested in ever being elected … to anything. Appointed? Well, that’s another story isn’t it? Who wants to be an MP if you can be a Senator? So we floated our own trial balloons regarding the various aspects of seeking a role on a community committee versus a town or city council versus a provincial seat in the legislature versus representing a good portion of the province as a member of parliament. I think we decided that being the MP would be the best gig, simply because it paid more. But when you listen to MPs, it’s never about the money. So, if we accept that premise, what is it about? Is it really about an unholy desire to exercise power and influence? Again, elected representatives will tell us that no, of course not, it’s about gaining the opportunity to represent a majority of people. OK, let’s buy that one. Opportunity to represent people … to do what? People with money can do a lot of things. They can do bad things and good things and sometimes it comes down to doing a little bit of both. That’s about the same as the politician. A little bit of wiggle room to do some good things and then you have to do a few bad things because, after all, you’re only a member of a team. Bad for Sask., good for Ontario. Yay team! You get to go out and beg for votes. You emit promises you know you can never keep, but all’s fair in love, war and election campaigns. You know they’re only half believing you anyway, so you might as well go for the long pass. After you get elected, then you are afforded the opportunity to buy a few votes in the event you actually want to get re-elected. You do that by being able to deliver on some of those promises … the realistic ones, not the fairy dance items. But you are only able to deliver those promises and a return on voters’ investments if you garner favour within your caucus and play the role of the good soldier. Politics within the politics. It gets a bit confusing and messy I am told, but the smart ones learn how to play the game quickly, using both ends against the middle. So hey, it could be fun. It could be interesting. It could be fruitful. Or, if you’re not in the right mindset, it could be a nightmare of contradictions. It’s quite complicated I have been told by those who have chased votes and been introduced to the back room wheelings and dealings. Personally? I think I’ll wait for that Senate appointment because I understand I’m not eligible to be King or even a Prime Minister. Those come by decree. I don’t know what a decree is, and I’m not interested in finding out.
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The Editor, A national pollster once told me that “Canadians really like farmers, but they don’t always like what farmers do.” He followed that up by noting that the second half of the statement was the more important part, and that it is the agriculture industry’s responsibility to address the misinformation circulating about modern day farming. Misinformation, unfortunately, is large contributor to Canadian opinion. The majority of consumers have become disconnected from the reality of modern day agriculture. The picture they have in mind as the “right” way to do it seems to come out of the 1930s. Farming practices from that era are seen by many as idyllic, pure and healthy. Conversely, farms that don’t conform to this image are viewed as somehow unhealthy or unsustainable. This view is inaccurate, but an opinion does not have to be right to have influence. Food companies and marketers know this, and the skewed view of what agriculture is, and what
some think it should be, is a big driver behind many of the food fads we see today. Urban consumers in our cities (or even our small towns) don’t see the economic powerhouse that agriculture has become. They don’t realize that modern agriculture is on the cutting edge of science and technology. They don’t understand the benefits of precision agriculture. They don’t know about the environmental advancements farmers have made since the dust bowls of the dirty ‘30s. We need to do a much better job of telling agriculture’s story. And by “we” I mean every part of the value chain, including crop developers, farmers, grain companies and food companies. Part of telling our story is having the facts to back things up. People are bombarded with “facts” today – but many of these facts are not all that factual. Consumers can’t be blamed for asking us to prove our claims of environmental sustainability and food safety. Ronald Reagan made the phrase “trust but verify” famous. While we are not talking
about nuclear disarmament, we do need to honour the trust our customers have placed in us and be prepared to demonstrate why Canadian agriculture has a welldeserved reputation for safe food sustainably produced. Farmers are integral in telling agriculture’s story. I know many producers wince when they hear words like “sustainability” and “verification”. But these are not swear words invented in some downtown office and they are not designed to simply increase farmers’ paperwork and costs. It’s quite the opposite – these are tools that Canadian agriculture will need to maintain markets and continue to attract a strong premium from domestic and international customers. The industry, including farmers, is working on this issue through the newly formed Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Crops. This roundtable includes all parts of the agriculture value chain. The goal of all those involved is to add value to Canadian agricultural production. Farm groups from coast-to-coast are at the table and are able to pro-
vide feedback on the work being done to any of their members who are interested. This is an important issue for individual farmers, and I encourage you to become directly involved. I am proud of the Canadian agricultural record. Modern practices like minimum and zero tillage conserve soil and water and help deliver a crop in drought conditions that would have been considered a disaster a generation or two ago. Modern precision agriculture helps ensure that fertilizer and crop protection chemicals are not wasted by running into our streams and rivers. The science behind plant breeding techniques is truly cutting edge and will help meet the demands of a growing world population. Canada’s science based regulatory system is envied around the world and is a key reason why consumers can have confidence in the food that we grow. This is the story that needs to be told. This is the story you need to help tell. Cam Dahl President of Cereals Canada
Ag minister touts Conservative record deliver training to nearly 130,000 Canadians each year to help companies fill jobs. Jobs that are needed to keep this province growing – built by renewed Saskatchewan character. Most recently, our government announced the introduction of the Small Business Tax Credit. This will lower small business payroll taxes by 15 per cent for the next two years, putting some $550 million back into the pockets of small businesses. We continue to invest heavily in infrastructure. The new Regina Bypass will be the second largest P3 project in Canada’s history. The North Commuter Parkway Project in Saskatoon
The Editor, It has been nearly nine years since our Canadians elected our Conservative government into office, and we are heading back into another parliamentary session in Ottawa. During this time, our government has been focused on jobs and the economy by keeping taxes low and investing in our future. This is a strong and constant message we hear from families, and we hold ourselves to meeting that expectation. Since the global economic downturn, we have seen an increase of 1.1 million jobs across Canada; many of which are right here in Saskatchewan. The new Canada Jobs Grant will
is another example of how large investments set the stage for continued growth. We are proud to work with the provincial government and municipalities on these initiatives and look forward to future projects. As an exporting nation, our government continues to open up new markets for Canadian products. Our recent successes include historic trade agreements with South Korea and the European Union, and we are not stopping there. On the agricultural side of things, we have delivered marketing freedom to western Canadian grain farmers and put in place clear and achievable solutions to ensure that grains
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Bypass options reviewed again Highways are not as stagnant as you may think. Just two months after the open house organized by Sask. Highways and Infrastructure invited residents to view numerous concepts and provide feedback on what may work best for traffic changing onto the bypass, another open house took place on Sept. 18. This time however, the concepts strewn across the tables were slightly different. “The difference with this open house is that we’re actually presenting recommended options. From the previous open house, there was a lot of feedback from people who came out and from those comments, we actually took some things from those comments and, as a result, incorporated some new options,” said Brent Miller, director of Highways and Infrastructure, who was at the open house Wednesday evening. One of the alterations to Highway 39 that would allow traffic to change onto the bypass from the highway, labelled as “Option
Manpreet Sangha and Brent Miller talk about the different overpass options presented at the open house on Sept. 18 at the multi-purpose room at Affinity Place. D,” involved some minimal changes to the existing highway and would be located north of the Memorial Gardens. Miller said this particular plan would provide all directions of traffic going to and from Estevan with good turning movements. “Highway 39 East has a lot going on in that particular junction and there’s a lot of traffic coming from Bienfait,
the Shand Power Station and from the City of Estevan and of course the truck bypass,” said Miller. “We’ve had a lot of discussions with the City of Estevan, the RM of Estevan as part of the steering committee, along with Tetra Tech and Highways. There were a lot of evaluations and options presented, some of which turned into hybrid options as a result of
some feedback and I think we came up with something that will work very well.” The Bienfait grid, Miller noted, was an option that required little discussion. “Right from day one, there was a consensus for this idea which was in a simpler location,” he said. The time frame for the completion of these interchanges has not changed
and is still expected to be a relatively slow process. Miller said there are “no immediate plans” to get these highway alterations started, but suggested Estevan and the surrounding area is on the right path when it comes to economic growth and development. “There are a lot of positive things happening,” he said, referring to the twinning of Highway 39 between North Portal and Regina. “The government is trying to position itself in a way that if a decision is made to act on it and begin construction, we don’t have to start from scratch at the planning phase, we can have all of this completed and be in more of a position to get things going.” He added that funding also comes into play, and once the bypasses are installed, the government will be monitoring the traffic volumes closely in order to determine what steps to take moving forward. “You can do your best forecasting, but there’s nothing like studying real data,” explained Miller. Manpreet Sangha, eco-
nomic development officer for the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, praised the open house’s ability to incorporate the public’s voice. “I think it’s great when you have different options. It becomes easier for us to decide which one is ultimately the best one,” she said. “The public can decide for themselves what option is the best for themselves and from a traffic control point-of-view. The people appear to have a keen interest in seeing these possibilities.” President of the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, Ken Rowan, appreciated the plans that emphasized a minimal amount of “vehicle to vehicle conflict,” meaning traffic flows a lot smoother without having to stop. Rowan said things have “slowed down a bit” in terms of economic growth, but is optimistic about the near future and the flow of oil. “They’ve been talking about the Torquay Formation, so hopefully we’ll get some oil flowing again and see that economic activity pick up again.
Coast to coast tax therapy session Despite Saskatchewan’s low unemployment rate, some people across the province continue to struggle financially on a day-to-day basis. The Tax Fairness tour bus, which was in Estevan on Sept. 18, carried sever-
al individuals touring the province in co-operation with the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union, set up shop next to WalMart to hear people’s concerns and spread their own message of labour equality.
“What we’re trying to do is go across Canada and engage Canadians, talking to them about some of the things that they see in their daily lives,” said Bob Stadnichuk, tour lead for the Fair is Fair tour. “Sure we have a low
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Canadian makes. “We want people to ask the questions, why is the tax system unfair? A lot of that has to do with government policies, they tend to favour the rich and favour corporations over the poor and the middle class,” explained Stadnichuk. He talked about the recession and the handful of corporations he said were bailed out with the help of tax breaks and subsidies. “We know for a fact we have documentation that shows through the process there was $600 billion of that was saved by corporations that they continue to horde. We’re asking them to create strategies for job creation, good paying jobs. Not minimum wage jobs, but jobs that provide people and their family a decent style of living,” said Stad-
nichuk. The tour leader stressed the fact that they’re not out to protest or approach these corporations directly, but are intent on spreading a message among residents and to provide them with information. “We’re not politically motivated and we don’t have an agenda,” he said. The Fair is Fair tour began last year in Atlantic Canada during September. and lasted until October. It’s gone through Ontario, Quebec, B.C. and Manitoba. Saskatchewan is the last stop. Stadnichuk said the feedback they’ve received has been extremely positive and they encourage anyone to come and have a chat. “People like the idea of someone spreading this message,” he said.
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Retail sales improved on a month-over-month basis as well, rising 1.1 per cent in July – ahead of the 0.1 per cent decline recorded nationally. “July’s increases were mainly because of a rise in new vehicle sales – and it’s encouraging to see Saskatchewan people have the means and the confidence to purchase a new car or truck,” Boyd said. “Retail trade has made positive gains so far in 2014 which is great for retailers and definitely helps to keep our economy moving forward.”
Rural health minister resigns Rural and Remote Health Minister Tim McMillan announced on Sept. 18 he is stepping down from cabinet effective immediately and resigning as the MLA for Lloydminster effective September 30. McMillan has accepted the position of President of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), effective Oct. 1. McMillan said it has been an honour to serve in the provincial government led by Premier Brad Wall. “This province has seen such a positive change
over the past seven years,” McMillan said. “I feel extremely fortunate to have been part of the government during this remarkable period of growth and progress.” Premier Wall said McMillan will be missed and wished him all the best in his new career. “Tim has been a great MLA and Minister and I will miss his unique perspective at the cabinet table,” Wall said. “As President of CAPP, I know Tim will continue working hard to develop our resource
industry in western Canada, including here in Saskatchewan.” McMillan noted he will be following all of the provisions of the new Saskatchewan Lobbyists Act which requires that a former minister cannot lobby the provincial government for one year after leaving cabinet. McMillan was first elected in 2007 and was re-elected in 2011. He has held several different cabinet portfolios prior to his appointment as Minister of Rural and Remote Health in
June of this year. These include Energy and Resources, Crown Investments Corporation, Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority and Tourism Saskatchewan. Wa l l s a i d f o r t h e time being, Health Minister Dustin Duncan will also handle the Rural and Remote Heath duties. The premier plans to appoint a new minister shortly. A byelection must also be called by the Premier within six months of the date the seat becomes vacant.
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Manitoba Beef The Manitoba Beef Producers announced this past week the hiring of Chad Saxon as their communications co-ordinator. Saxon, who held the positions of sports editor and then news editor for the 16 years he was employed by the Estevan Mercury, was also a member of the Estevan Bruins Junior A Hockey Club’s board of directors, for six years. He also served a term as their vice-president. Saxon was also a member of Estevan’s new arena committee, which guided the fundraising and construction efforts for this city’s $22 million arena and events complex that opened in 2011. “We are excited to add Chad to our team at Manitoba Beef Producers,” said president Heinz Reimer. “His previous experience in the media will be beneficial to MBP as we work on behalf of producers throughout the province. Connecting with our membership and keeping them informed on our activities is critical and Chad will play a significant role in helping us reach that goal.”
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Fun run will send racers around the course The people who brought you the Coal Country Run are now encouraging everyone to Run the Course this fall. The fall run will be a go on Oct. 25, and the organizers are now looking for registrants interested in a fun run that sends its proceeds to a local cause. This is the first run the organizers behind the Coal Country Run have held in the fall and it will invite participants to run the length of the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club, a roughly eight-kilometre jaunt from start to finish. “We decided that the golf course is so nice, it would be great, and they were nice enough to let us use it,” said Peggy Rohatyn, one of the organizers of the event. The fundraising event will direct its
proceeds to the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games committee in Estevan. While the Coal Country Run may have more of a race feel to it, organizers want this event to be more like a walk in the park. “We just want to make it so that it’s accessible for everybody. There’s no timing done on it, and there’s no first, second or third,” Rohaytn said, adding that it’s more about the spirit of being outside, being active and being involved. She noted strollers are welcome, though there are no bikes allowed, and everyone will be required to stay on the cart paths. “It’s just really fun to get out there and raise some money for the Summer
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New book pays homage to theatre pioneer By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca
Jean Freeman was determined that her friend’s memoirs would reach the public domain and many years after her friend’s death, the pledge has been completed with the publishing of Fists Upon A Star, the story of Florence James. Freeman, a noted author, storyteller and part-time actress who appeared in several episodes of Corner Gas, was in Estevan on Sunday to help introduce the book to local readers and history buffs. Freeman said James, a native of Seattle, was a noted repertory theatre producer, who ended up moving to Saskatchewan with her husband Burton following the Communist scare in the United States in the 1940s and the resulting rise of McCarthyism that was supposedly geared toward exposing and expelling known Communists and “red sympathizers.” The exercises and committees charged with the duties ended up going overboard in their enthusiasm and well-documented misplaced knowledge base. James found herself a target of these committee members, which meant the loss of her theatre, career and ultimately her husband who died during the turmoil years. “So she came to Saskatchewan,”
Author, actress and storyteller Jean Freeman (right) with Marguerite Gallaway as the two exchanged memories of working with the Saskatchewan Arts Board just prior to Freeman’s reading and presentation of the recently completed book Fists Upon A Star at the Estevan Public Library. Freeman said, “which was the place to be in 1952. She lived and worked here until her death in 1988. The work was with the Saskatchewan Arts Board, the agency for which Freeman also toiled as a community writer.
“We worked on her book for over 20 years. Different publishers were approached and rejected the manuscript. Some said it had too many personal references, others said it had too much about how to start a theatre information in it.”
After several false starts, an interested publisher, the University of Regina Press, said they felt there were several examples of adventures in it to warrant publication. “For me, it has been a labour of love and then being a guardian of her story,” said Freeman, who added that James made lasting contributions to the Canadian art and theatre worlds. Mary Blackstone provided the introductory message as part of the tome that takes readers through a collection of memories. “It’s probably the last scholarly book I’ll work with,” said Freeman. “They are certainly different from children’s books, which is what I generally write and deal with,” she added with a chuckle. Freeman said the reading and presentation in Estevan on Sunday was arranged by the publisher earlier on, “before they realized it was the same day as a Roughrider home game. I expect I’ll be done with the reading in time to catch the second-half in a local bar, I hope,” she added. Freeman had brought the book to Weyburn earlier and that date, along with the Estevan launching were, in essence, pre-launch events since the book will not hit the regular book store stands until October.
Kitzul trio ready for second Kenyan visit By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca
Kelli Kitzul and her eldest daughter Tionna, 15, will be returning to Kenya in the summer of 2015 and this time they’ll be taking Tionna’s sister Marley, 8, with them. Also accompanying the Kitzuls, will be Nancy Bourbonai, a teacher at Sacred Heart/Sacŕe Coeur School. “Kenya is a place where we felt we could help make a difference,” said Kelli, who was preparing hotdogs for a fundraising barbecue beside the Southern Plains Co-op grocery outlet on Fourth Street late Saturday morning. The winds were high, but so were the spirits of the three family members as they outlined the various methods they will be using to raise the required $25,000 for the Free the Children project. That does not in-
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clude their flight expenses. That is something they’ll be handling on their own. “We are having steak nights, will work at some Bruin hockey games and comedy nights. We’re also selling 50/50 tickets and selling raffle tickets on a furniture package and family portrait session,” said Kelli. The Kitzuls raised $12,000 last year for the working adventure for the two of them in Kenya. They spent two weeks helping to build an all girls school in Oshawa. Next year they hope to return to the same area to either help finish building the school or contribute to its program. They perform all kinds of tasks from preparing food to fetching water and working in a local medical centre. “We learn about Kenya when we’re not busy building,” she said. Kelli said the family’s raffle idea is the big item on their fundraising program
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this year and now that they know the kind of effort it takes to raise the money, they don’t feel intimidated, even if they are a little nervous about reaching their goal. Tionna said having the opportunity to be engaged in the Me to We and Free the Children programs, lead by the Kilburger brothers, Craig and Mark, is pretty neat. Mark’s wife was in Nairobi last year when the Me to We event was staged and included Canadian songstress Nelly Furtado who made a major financial contribution to get a second girls school built. “We do so much in those two weeks,” said Tionna. Marley is pretty excited about the spirit of the program, too. “Last year we learned that fundraising was a go, go, go situation pretty well all the time,” said Kelli. But once they got to Africa, toured the schools, discovered that the English language is pretty popular in Kenya and other African nations, they felt more and more at ease. The schools either built or being built, provide a strong educational background for girls and young
From the left: Kelli, Tionna and Marley Kitzul, raising funds for a school in Kenya. women who attend until they reach the ages of 16 or 18. The learning experience equips them for advanced educational opportunities or the workforce. Free the Children also embarks on building and donating to libraries and
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Rate increase reduced for 2015 The Government of Saskatchewan on Sept. 17 announced its decision concerning SaskPower’s multiyear rate application: “Approval of the system-wide average rate increase of 5.5 per cent that was effective January 1, 2014. This will not affect current billing as it has been in effect since January 1, 2014, on an interim basis,” said a SaskPower release. “Reduce SaskPower’s system-wide average rate increase of 5.0 per cent, previously conditionally approved, to 3.0 per cent effective January 1, 2015.” “Saskatchewan’s power infrastructure is aging and needs to be replaced,” Minister responsible for SaskPower Bill Boyd said. “Our province’s economy and population is growing, creating greater demand for power. This increase is necessary to ensure every resident and business in Saskatchewan has a reliable and secure source of power. “SaskPower is forecasting an improved financial outlook for 2015 and is therefore able to reduce the 2015 rate increase percentage from what was originally requested. The company is always looking for ways to reduce operational costs and find business efficiencies, at the same time balancing the need to invest for Saskatchewan’s future power needs.” SaskPower submitted its application in October 2013 to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) to fund ongoing major investments in the province’s electrical system and keep pace with the growing economy and population base. After a thorough review of the application, the SRRP recommended government approve the requested 2014 rate increase and conditionally approve the requested system-wide average 5.0 per cent increase for 2015. After careful consideration, the Government of Saskatchewan has approved the 2014 increase request as submitted, but due to an improved financial outlook for 2015, a 3.0 per cent system-wide average rate increase instead of the conditionally-approved 5.0 per cent has been approved. The 2014 rate increase took effect on Jan. 1, on an interim basis and resulted in an average monthly increase of $5 per urban residential customer. The newly recommended system-wide average 3.0 per cent increase for 2015 will mean an additional $3 per month on average for urban residential customers. SaskPower’s rate strategy is to maintain competitive and affordable rates while balancing the need to fund an estimated $1 billion per year investment in Saskatchewan’s electrical infrastructure into the future.
Quota International Makes Donations Quota International of Estevan presented a $2,000 cheque to the Warm Welcome committee. They also made a $4,000 donation to the Hearthstone committee the same day. (From left to right) Stacey Boyko, Lorna Lachambre, Brian Bobolo, Valerie Hall.
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Adjudicated art show entries being lined up
Time is of the essence for local and regional artists who wish to participate in this year’s Adjudicated Art Show organized by the Estevan Arts Council. Artists who are seeking entry into this year’s event are again, being asked to submit five pieces of their work in the same medium dealing with one overall theme. The entry forms must be at the Arts Council office in the leisure centre in Estevan no later than Oct. 15. Once that is done, the art work must be delivered to the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum on Fourth Street, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Oct. 27. All work must be crated or wrapped. The work will be adjudicated on Nov.
8 between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. at the gallery with only the adjudicator and artists in attendance. The public reception, showcasing all the work and the announcements concerning the work that will be eligible for advancing to provincial adjudication, will be held later that same day, Nov. 8. The showcase reception begins at 7 p.m. and will include the announcement of not only the winning entry or entries but also words from the adjudicator. The adjudicated art will be on display in the main gallery while the small gallery will have work from local artists on display at the same time. Everyone is invited to attend and there is no admission charge.
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CPEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................6C12-2-4C12-3-8-9 Legacy Wordsworth Hz ...........................................................................................................3A9-6-4B1-6-7-4 DZ #1 ......................................................V40C Tableland Hz .........................................1A1-14-4D16-2-1-11 Legacy et al Pinto Hz ......................................................................................................... 3C14-5-2D13-8-1-5 Legacy et al Pinto Hz ..................................................................................................... 2C14-23-2C13-26-1-5 Legacy et al Pinto Hz ..................................................................................................... 1C14-23-2D14-26-1-5 Fire Sky Viewhill Hz ............................................................................................................... 4D8-8-2D6-9-4-8 RROI Ryerson Hz ............................................................................................................ 4B1-24-2D1-13-7-30 Shooting Star Fairlight ......................................................................................................................1-20-11-30 Steppe Tableland Hz......................................................................................................... 7C5-9-4-4B4-4-1-11 Questerre et al Ryerson Hz .............................................................................................. 3B4-32-3A4-31-8-30 Legacy Roche Percee Hz ................................................................................................ 8C16-1-2D15-12-1-6 VOC Redvers .......................................................................................................................................6-8-7-31 Legacy Openshaw Hz ...........................................................................................................3D3-1-3A3-36-2-3 PBEN Moosomin ............................................................................................................................13-31-13-31 Legacy Pinto Hz ............................................................................................................... 3D16-15-2D8-27-1-5 Epping et al Bellegarde SWD ............................................................................................................3-15-6-31 Legacy Pinto Hz ............................................................................................................. 1C13-21-1D13-28-1-5 Highrock Lightning ..............................................................................................................................3-8-8-32 Cpec Oungre Hz ...............................................................................................................1B4-1-2B12-24-1-12 Mosaic K2 Esterhazy 6 WSW .......................................................................................................12-26-19-32 Spartan Hastings E Hz .................................................................................................. 12D-3-23-3A1-23-4-33 Pemoco Parkman Hz ........................................................................................................2C9-16-3B8-16-9-33 Pemoco Parkman Hz ........................................................................................................6A9-21-3C7-21-9-33 Wyatt Alameda West Hz .........................................................................................................1B1-7-3A2-6-4-3 Wyatt Alameda West Hz .................................................................................................... 3D13-4-2D13-9-4-3 Steppe Tableland ....................................................................................................................... 5D16-16-1-10 Steppe Tableland Hz........................................................................................................ 2D8-8-2D16-17-1-10 Steppe Tableland Hz.................................................................................................... 5D16-16-2D16-21-1-10
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Energy independence on horizon in North America Ukraine, Libya and Iraq are a long way from the Bakken and the Alberta Oilsands, but events half a world away are shaping North American energy opportunities. In a remarkable transformation, the United States is moving steadily and swiftly from the world’s major oil importer to an exporter of oil and natural gas. Both Canadian and American economies will benefit highly from this trend, through lower energy costs, job creation and security of supply. The turmoil in the Middle East has rapidly expanded from Syria to a resurgent war in Iraq. Now Israel and Hamas are engaged in violent conflict that may spread beyond a low level skirmish. The declaration of an Islamic Caliphate by the deadly ISIS group is a further threat to stability and to oil production in Iraq and Kurdistan. In Libya, oil production is once again collapsing under the pressure of violence. Heightened tension and violence between Russia and Ukraine also pose challenges for the supply of energy – largely natural gas to Europe. Mexico and Venezuela, once major oil suppliers, have allowed their production to decline through failed policies and management. The cumulative impact is increased uncertainty of oil supply from these conflict-ridden regions to the rest of the world. This reinforces the virtue of North American energy development. Pair this with the invention and rapid application of new drilling technologies – horizontal drilling and multistage fracking – and spectacular production growth is the end result. In the past five years, U.S. oil production has grown
from four million barrels a day to nearly nine million barrels a day. Canada’s production has also increased from 2.5 million barrels a day to nearly four million barrels a day. Combined, North America’s oil production now exceeds 12 million barrels a day. If you include liquids such as propane, ethane and butane this number jumps to the equivalent of 15 million barrels a day. This is within striking distance of the 20 million barrels a day North America consumes. Further, in 2010 the U.S. surpassed Russia and became the largest producer of natural gas. Taken together, North America is now the largest producer of both oil and natural gas globally. Over the next 15 years, over $1 trillion in energy infrastructure investments will be required in North America. The first phase will be investments in domestic processing and transportation infrastructure to move energy from producing to consuming regions. The second phase will be large investments to export energy internationally. This spending supercycle will lead to strong profits for companies building pipelines, midstream, storage, transportation, rail, LNG/CNG, industrials and other energy services. This influx in spending presents a compelling investment opportunity. It is safest and more stable on the infrastructure side. Although tempting to invest in the “high-flying” exploration and production companies, they are volatile, slaves to even small fluctuations in oil and gas prices. The infrastructure companies are far less affected by commodity price changes due to the nature of their
contracts. They benefit directly from production growth. Political turbulence abroad combined with new technologies domestically is catapulting North America from energy dependence to independence. This is only the early stage for North America’s energy resurgence. Becoming a leading exporter of energy will emerge as the more important goal and will underpin a return to American energy leadership on the world stage. Genevieve Roch-Decter, CFA, Portfolio Manager North American Energy Infrastructure Fund LDIC Inc. Michael Decter, President & CEO, Portfolio Manager North American Energy Infrastructure Fund LDIC Inc.
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Estevan Mercury
Value retained in discarded items By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca
What’s thrown away is often forgotten, but what we no longer use tends to carry on a story of its own long after we toss it into the recycling or trash bin. It was a year ago when curbside-recycling pickup was brought to Estevan residents after the City of Estevan decided to include the service along with continuing trash pickup. The garbage and recycling worlds are largely unseen by most of the public, and with households paying about $5 for recycling to get picked up two weeks every month, where have these 425,000 kilograms of material gone over the past year? At Regens Disposal, the City’s recycling contractor, Logan Baniulis spends a lot of time thinking about recycling, how it’s picked
up, where it goes and what we will be recycling in the future. Baniulis noted that as landfill space becomes more valuable with fewer square feet available, what will be an accepted recycled good will increase. “What we find is if we’re not going to take it and recycle it, it’s going to end up in a garbage container. If it’s going to end up in a garbage container then it’s going to take up valuable space in the landfill,” he said. “Sometimes it will pay to recycle something if the revenue from the materials break even because you’re saving space in your landfill. We’re recycling more and more things.” He said asphalt shingles will at some point in the future be accepted through recycling, though that is on the “backburner.” “We’re lucky in the
Estevan Recycles Month No. of bins weight (kg) 39,920 October 2013 3,398 3,408 35,370 November December 3,288 36,280 34,130 January 2014 3,253 2,765 28,180 February 4,112 41,850 March 3,462 37,754 April May 3,244 35,940 4,598 48,270 June 3,646 36,350 July
Prairies because we have all this land, but once you have to put your garbage on an engineered landfill, that space has value to it,” said Baniulis. When that landfill fills and space becomes sparse, recycling becomes that much more vital. As a means of slowing the growth of the landfill, trucks pick up single-stream material across Estevan twice a month. The material is hauled to the Regens Recycling Depot, a material receiving facility, east of Bienfait. He noted the facility will be expanding in the future and includes a scrapmetal recycling facility. At the facility the material brought goes through a “floor sort” where the material spread out on the floor and is sorted and baled. “We do what we can through a floor sort to separate the material. With the material from the city, that material is all baled together,” said Baniulis. Materials, primarily cardboard and paper, are sorted manually, though Baniulis said as volumes increase, particularly with
more rural areas starting their own single-stream recycling programs, equipment will be brought in to separate the cardboard from paper. “What you want is the most refined material that you can. The stuff that has additional value, you want to pull out from the stuff that lowers value.” The material is stored by commodity before it is shipped. “There is a degree of processing going on at our facility. The cardboard that we ship is ready to be processed or ground into new material.” They also ship mixed fibre, which is cardboard and paper mixed, singlestream material, plastic and tin. They all go to different places, and on any given day, the material is shipped to anywhere between five to 10 destinations. The majority of the newsprint, Baniulis noted, is shipped to an Edmonton facility. Where it goes is determined by a variety of factors, like freight costs
and what the going rate is at the moment for different commodities. “It’s always changing. Once you find a good destination that’s paying a good value for the material, generally you’re going to ship there until you find another dollar or something changes with their facility,” said Baniulis. One of their buyers recently installed new equipment at their facility and were no longer able to accept the same commodity. Where the material goes may change on a weekly basis. “Recently we shipped our first load to a different buyer of newsprint who is paying 20 to 25 per cent more,” noted Baniulis.
He said freight is a big factor determining where recycled material goes, whether the issues are about distance or whether the routes are hitting more prominent arteries of travel. There are a number of plants in Minnesota where Regens sends Estevan’s recycled goods. Shipping this material internationally does present some paperwork issues, but once the contracts are set up, the transportation becomes more routine. With so many facilities available to accept the material, recycling contractors have options, because despite throwing something away, sometimes a little bit of its value is retained in the recycling process.
“What you want is the most refined material that you can. The stuff that has additional value, you want to pull out from the stuff that lowers value.” — Logan Baniulis
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On the night of Sept. 19, a man arrived at the police station to report that he had been hit by a car and was claiming he had suffered severe head injuries. He provided a description of the vehicle, which police were able to locate. Police interviewed the occupants of the vehicle a short time after the Two men were arincident had occurred. The rested for breaching condimen in the vehicle were tions of their release on the arrested and charged with night of Sept. 20. having and consuming The two had been in alcohol in a vehicle and police custody earlier in one of them was charged the day and had been rewith being in possession leased in the afternoon on of a controlled substance condition that they not be (marijuana). Police contin- in contact with each other. ued their investigation into Unfortunately for them, the incident over the next police discovered the two few hours and ultimately together less than an hour decided that there had later so one of the men was been no hit and run situa- re-charged and released, tion with a pedestrian, and since it was his first breach the man who had told the of conditions, but the other police he had been struck man, who had more exhad provided police with a tensive conditions placed false statement. against him due to previOn the night of Sept. ous assault and threatening 19, EPS members were charges, was retained in asked to look into a mat- custody. This man is now ter of a stolen vehicle, facing some new charges, which was located a few including one for public hours later near a couple mischief, as he had been of lounges. The registered the person who had issued owner was updated on a false statement to police the wheareabouts of his the night before. The man vehicle and the matter was now has multiple charges concluded. to answer to including EPS members were several assaults with a then asked to locate a man weapon, possession of a who had suffered some in- weapon dangerous to the juries and was attempting public along with the new to get to a relative’s resi- public mischief and multidence in the city. They lo- ple breaches of conditions. cated the man who had sufA woman visited the fered injuries to his head, police station on the night arms, hand and legs. He of Sept. 20 to report that was taken to St. Joseph’s her vehicle had been hit Hospital for treatment, by another vehicle while while police learned the it was parked on Fifth injuries had been inflicted Ave. The other vehicle during a fight between the had backed into the front man and another person of her car. She noted that who he knew. The man a witness to the incident did not want to provide had left a note on her any further statements to windshield, which meant police and did not want that police now had the them to continue an inves- offending vehicle’s plate tigation into the incident. number that would allow When police respond- them to probably complete ed to a couple of alarms an investigation into the in commercial establish- matter. ments on the night of Sept. An 18-year-old 20, they found one of the woman was arrested and businesses unlocked, but charged with being in posno apparent theft had taken session of less than 30 place. They were unable to grams of marijuana and immediately locate any- cannabis resin on the night one who had a key to the of Sept. 20. She was later business, but were able to released with a court date secure the building for the scheduled. remainder Ridge of the night. fight Ad.pdf 1 09/09/2014 A 2:05:43 PM in a parking
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A few fights, a few arrests of people in contravention of court-ordered conditions, a few domestic disputes and a few accidents made it a busy week of varied activities for members of the Estevan Police Service. An accident involving a pedestrian and vehicle that had occurred a day earlier on the north side of the city was the subject of a police investigation the next day. They learned a young person had entered the street in front of a slow moving vehicle, which left the driver with no time to stop to avoid the collision. Minor injuries were reported and no charges were laid. A possible impaired driver was the subject of another police investigation on Sept. 16. The driver was reported to have been operating a vehicle in a parking lot in north central Estevan. When a traffic stop was initiated, police learned that the driver was sober. Police next paid a visit to a local business where it was reported that an intoxicated man continued to enter and exit their building for no apparent reason. The man was spoken to by police and the issue was resolved. An assault incident that had occurred on Sept. 11 was the subject of further investigation by police, who reported on Sept. 16 they had looked into the incident that involved a number of young people at a northeast facility that had led to some minor injuries. Police noted that their investigation into this fracas continues. On the night of Sept. 18, EPS members responded to a call regarding a collision in the central part of a city where one vehicle attempted to turn onto the street in front of another. A 16-year-old female driver was charged with failing to yield to oncoming traffic while turning left. A disturbance in a northeast Estevan business resulted in EPS members speaking to a couple of men who were responsible for the altercation. They were asked to leave the premises and did so, which laid the matter to rest. When police attempted to speak to an intoxicated person who was walking around in the central part of the city on the night of Sept. 18, the man ran away from them. Police pursued the man, who eventually stopped running, but remained belligerent and unco-operative. Due to his level of intoxication, the man was arrested and lodged in cells until sober. C A call regarding a M possible impaired driver was looked into by police. Y They made the traffic stop, and learned the driverCMwas sober. MY
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Red Cross providing recovery grant in southeast Communities in southeast Saskatchewan that were devastated by flooding earlier this summer may now apply to receive help to recover through the Canadian Red Cross Community Projects Grant Program. “The Red Cross recognizes that a community is much more than simply a collection of people in a specific geographic location,” said Cindy Fuchs, provincial director for the Canadian Red Cross in Saskatchewan, in a press release on Monday. “The funding provided through this Community Projects Grant Program will help to strengthen community resiliency, capacity and overall quality of life for those impacted by the recent flooding.” Affected communities will be able to use the grant program to help reinforce or repair local services damaged by the flooding such as sport, recreational and
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The Estevan Bruins kicked off the 2014-15 season with a spectacular fireworks display prior to their home opener on Friday against the Melville Millionaires. A cloud of smoke from the fireworks hung over the rink for the rest of the game, but it didn’t seem to affect the Millionaires, as they won 3-2. See full coverage on B2.
Elecs squander early Miners momentum in loss lose first half lead
When the clock struck halftime, things were looking good for the Estevan Sherritt Coal Miners, as they sought their first win in their last game of the season. However, things went south in the second half and the atom football team lost 38-21 to the Regina Lions on Saturday in the provincial capital. Estevan scored three touchdowns in the first half and led 21-16 after the second quarter. But the Lions scored three of their own in the second half. “It was another game that was a tale of two halves. We won the first half. They shut us down in the second,” said Miners head coach Wanda Harron. “The first half was so good. I don’t know what it was, but after we scored that first touchdown, you could honestly see it in their face, click, it went on.” She added the first half was “something else, especially when, on our first series, we marched down the field and scored. I was really proud of those kids and their attitudes coming off the field.” On the Lions’ first possession, Levi Krienke and Reife Bachorcik forced a fumble, which led to the Miners’ first major. “That positive start on D really sparked our offence, because we put together a touchdown drive highlighted by the blocking we’ve been looking for all season. The drive included a longer run where Keagan Merriman made some nice moves down the middle of the field. It was capped off by (quarterback) Kaleb Bechtold handing it off to James Knibbs for a two-yard run up the middle to score,” Harron said. ⇢ B3 Atom
Their start was promising against the class of the Moose Jaw High School Football League, but it didn’t last. It was a long day for the Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs in a 56-2 loss to the A.E. Peacock Tornadoes on Saturday in Moose Jaw. The Elecs earned four first downs on their first drive, but squandered a chance to score, and it was all downhill from there. “It was frustrating. We moved the ball so well on that first drive. Everything just clicked for us, and I think (quarterback) Andrew (Kehler) was about 7-for-9 on that first drive,” said Elecs head coach Mark Schott. “We basically forced them to move away from their bread and butter defence and revamp their defensive system. It would have been a huge, huge psychological boost for us to score some points on that opening drive. At the same time, we showed that we can move the ball against the top team in the prov-
Elecs kick returner Tyler Sinclair straight-arms a tackler during a return in Saturday’s 56-2 loss to A.E. Peacock. ince. We should still take something positive away from that. They just kept putting up the points and
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It has not been an ideal start for the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins. A poor start hurt them in their home opener on Friday, as they lost 3-2 to the Melville Millionaires one night after falling 3-1 in Melville. “I just felt we got off to a slow start tonight. I felt we sat back and watched Melville play their game instead of playing our game. We’ve gotta initiate a little more and stop being so respectful of the other club,”
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Lane Harbor scored the eventual winner for the Mils halfway through the second period when Bruins goalie Brett Lewchuk couldn’t find the rebound of a Brennen Miller shot. The Bruins got within a goal four minutes later. Brad Arabia’s first SJHL goal was one to remember, as he sniped a shot off the far post and in. However, that was the end of the scoring. “It’s nice. I’m glad I got it in the second game.
It brings confidence to me, so now I just look forward. I don’t have to worry about living up to (the expectations) of getting high offence. It’s a lot of stress, basically,” Arabia said. Melville had gotten out to a 2-0 lead, beginning with the first goal in Affinity Place this season, a rebound tapped in by Landon Farrell four minutes in. Their second goal was scored by defenceman Matthew Carr early in the second, as his shot hit Lew-
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chuk and fluttered over him into the goal. “I thought Lewy did his share. He’d like to have that second one back, I’m sure, but if a goalie makes one mistake in a night, but is solid the rest of the night, that’s a good night’s work. He was as good as anyone and he did his share,” said Lewgood. The Bruins made it 2-1 when Ryan Duret tipped a point shot by Josh Rieger that bamboozled Mils starter Jon Manlow. Although the Bruins outshot the Mils 31-29, Lewgood said they didn’t get enough offensive pressure early on. “I thought we started slowly, and I think as the game went on, as we maybe tasted a little blood in the second period, we started generating more as the game went on, but too little, too late. When you’re taking chances to make plays, there’s often turnovers in the neutral zone, and things like that that go against you. We didn’t create enough, obviously.” Lewgood said he saw something encouraging from the so-called fourth line. “I was really impressed with the resiliency tonight of the (Chase) McKersie, Arabia and Ryan Duret line. They had a couple struggles and some bad breaks early. Their leash was getting shorter and shorter as the game got on. Then they turned it around real quick with two goals in a matter of two shifts, and then they maintained pressure throughout the game.” Arabia said the SJHL is a different experience than playing in the Superior International Junior Hockey League back home. “We got to see them (Thursday) and I knew what the speed was like. It’s definitely different from the junior back in Thunder Bay. It’s a different game. You gotta make sure you have your head on a swivel
and you skate with them every night. “We didn’t play a full game. We played a good two periods. but the first killed us. They’re a big team, they play hard, they play aggressive. The goalie played well, too. We tried to get a lot of shots on him. They just came out the better team today. We gotta make sure we play our full game and not take a period off.” Lewgood said several rookies have stood out to him, including defenceman Rieger, who “looks like a veteran player.” He added local defenceman Mason Benning “really settled in and had more of a solid game. I thought he was nervous (Thursday) in Melville, but tonight he played with some poise. “Levi Barnstable’s going to be an unsung hero for our team. This guy just doesn’t make mistakes. He doesn’t jump off the page at you or off the sheet. He doesn’t do anything flashy, so maybe he’s not noticed, but he’s a guy who goes out and does his job every single shift.” On Thursday, meanwhile, Melville scored three goals in the second period en route to victory. Mils defenceman Kirk Bear and Bruins captain Nolan Nicholas exchanged goals 1:35 apart early in the second. But the Mils added goals from Farrell and Miller later in the period to take the lead for good. The shots were 33-30 for Estevan. The Bruins were slated to host the Weyburn Red Wings last night. They head up north this weekend, visiting the Flin Flon Bombers on Friday and the La Ronge Ice Wolves on Saturday. Lewgood said injured defenceman Zach Douglas, who is recovering from a broken collarbone, is “real close” to returning, but didn’t know if he would play this weekend.
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Estevan Miners quarterback Kaleb Bechtold runs with the ball during a recent game. (File photo)
Atom team struggles in second half ⇠ B1 Later in the first quarter, Merriman found an opening in the middle and rushed the ball about 70 yards to the end zone. That gave the Miners a 13-0 lead. Late in the first, Regina scored on a short handoff up the middle and successfully went for two. The Miners answered with another touchdown in the second quarter. Knibbs ran from midfield to the 13 to set it up. Several plays later, Bechtold broke the
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“I honestly think if we would have had three subs on each side of the ball, we would have won that game. “The defence was strong, but we got killed on the reverse and that’s one thing we have to work on in practice this week.” After finishing the regular season with an 0-6 record, the Miners will play in a bowl game on Saturday, but as of press time did not know who they would be playing.
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everything’s going to go our way. We’ve gotta figure out a way to bounce back.” He said it was tough for his defence to handle Peacock because they use six receivers to spread the offence. “That creates mismatch problems when you have to cover one of those receivers with a linebacker. They created a lot of mismatches that way and were able to get some big plays because of it. We made some adjustments at halftime and it did address some of those coverage issues, but we gotta acknowledge the calibre of team we were playing, too. They’re the reigning provincial champions, a fantastic team. That’s the level we’re trying to get to as a team and as a program,” Schott said. There were some bright spots on defence, however, including a third down stop at midfield and an interception in the end zone. “We did some good things on both sides of the ball, but we just need to play more of a complete game and until we do that, we’re going to be digging ourselves holes that we need to climb out of,” Schott said. The Elecs will visit the Central Cyclones in Moose Jaw on Saturday. Schott said pass coverage is among the things the team will work on this week. “Central likes to blitz a lot, so we need to make sure our offensive line and blocking scheme is prepared for that. Also, playing with an edge and playing with some passion. We just didn’t seem to have that same edge that we had against Weyburn (in a 31-14 loss on Sept. 13). But in that game, penalties got us in trouble, so we need to play with an edge within the rules. Be a physical team, but be clean about it.”
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EMS year ends with two events Although the points races ended in August, the 2014 season at Estevan Motor Speedway officially wrapped up on Sunday. One week after the popular Eve of Destruction event, the Speedway played host to two more undertakings on the weekend. On Saturday, there were features in the modified, stock car and hobby stock classes, with a total of $5,000 to be won. The winner of the modified feature won $3,000, the stock car champ took home $1,300 and the hobby winner earned $700. Ed Turnbull was the winner of the cheque in the modified race, edging past Mason Big Eagle. Turnbull took the high line to get past Big Eagle on lap 12, and he said it was mostly a matter of necessity. “The middle was used up and the bottom busy, so I just followed my pattern,” he said. He then followed the lines the other drivers were using while lapping part of the field in the 25-lap feature. That way, he avoided getting mixed up in slower traffic as Big Eagle kept up a relentless pursuit after being passed. “The Big Eagle guys are very good drivers. I
Tyler Wagner (77) was one of the drivers involved in this collision on the back stretch during the modified feature on Saturday at Estevan Motor Speedway. think if he had gone up the high line I would never have been able to pass him. Once I did, though, I managed to get into a rhythm and got the line I liked right through to the
finish.” Gregg Mann captured the checkered flag in the stock car feature, while Riley Raynard capped off an impressive second half of the season by winning
the hobby feature. On Sunday, the 10th annual enduro race was held. The enduro is an event in which many cars slog it out through muddy condi-
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the three regular classes are not allowed to run in the enduro, as it is geared toward first-time drivers. Results from the enduro were not available at press time.
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minor capital upgrades. “Skating and curling facilities have always played an important role within Saskatchewan communities,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Mark Docherty said. “They serve as meeting places where we can socialize, meet new people and engage in physical activity. By supporting the operation and maintenance of our local rinks, this grant will contribute to the enviable quality of life enjoyed by citizens across the province.” The Saskatchewan government is
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It has been the story of their season, and it hurt them again on Saturday. With only 16 players taking the field, the Estevan Century 21 Chargers lost 48-0 to the Regina Razorbacks in the Queen City. Chargers head coach Paul Duncan said things may have worked out differently for the 0-6 peewee team this year had they had a full roster. “Looking into a crystal ball, I’d have to say I think we would have had more success this year because with more players, it breeds more continuity, not having to shift around and learn new positions. It would have helped in the players’ development as well. They are learning a lot of positions, but not getting a lot of time to learn the position,” Duncan said. He said “the game was a lot closer than what the score showed,” as the Chargers’ effort was highlighted by three interceptions for cornerback Jonathan Swirsky. The Razorbacks led
an encouraging day for the offence. “We had a hard time getting the ball outside of containment, so we just kept running the ball up the middle all day long. They were giving that to us, so we got some positive yards.” There were, however, some struggles on the defensive side. “There were a few times where I think we missed on our angles and should have wrapped up and hit low, but we were hitting high and kind of bouncing off people. But our defence has been quite stout all year long, so I give them a pass on this one.” The Chargers have two games left in the Regina Minor Football regular season, with the first one being on Saturday, as they visit the Regina Vikings. “We’ll continue to work on our game plan, and hopefully we’ll have enough players out there that things will progressively get better for us over the last two games.”
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Estevan Chargers defender Jonah Bachorcik tries to bring down an opponent during a recent game. (File photo) 20-0 at the half. “We did come across a lot of success at running the ball up the middle, and we were able to control
a bit of the clock running the ball downfield. We’ve been working on that pretty much all year so far. The kids were in
tough, as we only had 16 players. They battled really hard and were warriors out there. They made sure they didn’t give up and
gave it their all. I couldn’t be prouder of them for it.” Although they didn’t get any points on the board, Duncan said it was
Mils’ back end punishes Bruins in home opener Well, on the bright side, they didn’t lose 10-2 like two years ago. That’s a joke. Although they need to do some things better, there is no reason for anyone to start sounding alarm bells over the Estevan Bruins’ first two games. The Melville Millionaires should be one of the SJHL’s top teams this year, and they showed it in the annual home-and-home series opener. More than anything, their blue line was mean and physical on Friday at Affinity Place. The Bruins struggled to set up in the offensive zone, especially in
Josh Lewis Hear Me Out the early going, and that was largely due to the Mils’ back end winning battles to loose pucks and playing a punishing physical game. They were clinical in that aspect and reminded me of a poor man’s version of last year’s Battlefords North Stars back end.
One thing is for sure, the Bruins were plain bad in the first period. The only time they spent in the Melville zone was on the power play, and I’d guess they only had a shot or two at even strength. Maybe it had to do with the pre-game fireworks ceremony. The Bruins had to
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stand around during that, while the Mils got to sit in the dressing room. It’s not much of an excuse, though. Anyway, the team picked it up in the second period, getting some more pressure, along with two goals from the fourth line. The Bruins dressed quite a few rookies and they all contributed in some way. Mason Benning was solid on the back end. Chase McKersie did well in the second half of the game. Kurt Sonne looked dangerous on the second line. Ryan Duret got his stick on a Josh Rieger shot and tipped it into the net. Levi Barnstable is drawing
some comparisons to former Bruin Derek Whitehill for his responsible play. Brad Arabia showed off his nose for the net. Speaking of Arabia, I really believe he can score 15 goals this year. I think he will establish himself as a top six winger over the next few months. It wasn’t the best of nights for Brett Lewchuk, but it wasn’t necessarily a bad one, either. He made some good stops. There was one goal he’d probably like to have back and another where he couldn’t find the rebound in time. Some people have ex-
pressed concerns to me about goaltending, but I don’t think that will be a worry. Lewchuk couldn’t have been much better in his rookie year and has the makeup to excel in a starting role. Remember, as always, that it’s a long season and regardless of what happens, this isn’t the same roster we’ll see on Jan. 10. Contact Josh Lewis at 306-634-2654 or sports@ estevanmercury.ca, or tweet him at @joshlewis306. So, will electronic tabulators ever be used again after Monday’s disastrous New Brunswick election?
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Thank you in particular to Helen Fornwald with the City of Estevan for her expertise. She made the planning of this daunting task smooth and easy for all the participants.
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Prep the yard for winter weather As quickly as autumn weather arrives it seems to move aside for the blustery, cold days of winter. Winter can catch a person off guard and the seasons are now less predictable than ever before. It’s never too early to begin preparing your yard and outdoor living spaces for winter. Homeowners may be sad to bid farewell to the furniture and accessories of the fairweather season, but time is of the essence when prepping for impending ice and snow. * Clean patio furniture. Give cushions and structures a thorough cleaning and allow to dry completely. Cleaning items before storing them for the winter saves time and energy next year when it’s time once again to set up the yard for recreation. If anything is damaged beyond repair, discard it and look for replacements during end-of-season sales when savings can be had. * Move things indoors. The more items you can store
Sinks deserve finishing touches (NC) The faucet you choose is central to the overall visual appeal of a kitchen sink – even on the trendiest models with eyepopping colour. Right now, for example, a ground-breaking, rock solid material by Blanco called ‘silgranit’ comes in six beautiful and densely-textured colour sink choices – and each one has a faucet in the silgranit colour to match. You can even get a split finish faucet: a combination of colour and chrome. Blanco points out that all of its faucets are universally designed in a variety of models and styles to last a lifetime and to accommodate todays’ kitchen designs. The newest Blanco Sonoma dual-spray pulldown faucet available in
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Protect your home from harsh weather Autumn is a beautiful time of year marked by welcoming cooler temperatures and the natural beauty of leaves changing colors. Autumn also has a tendency to fly by, as if the powerful weather of winter simply cannot wait to make its presence felt. With such a seemingly short time between the end of summer and the dawn of winter, homeowners know they don’t have too many weekends in between to prepare their homes for the potentially harsh months ahead. But such preparation, often referred to as “winterizing,” can make a home more comfortable when the mercury dips below freezing, while saving homeowners substantial amounts of money along the way. * Clean the gutters. Leaves falling in fall can be a beautiful sight to behold, but many of those leaves are likely finding their way into your gutters, where they can lodge and cause a host of problems down the road. If the leaves and additional debris, such as twigs and dirt, that pile
up in your gutters are not cleared out before the first winter storm, the results can be costly and even catastrophic. Winter rain and snowfall needs a place to go upon hitting your roof, and gutters facilitate the travel of such precipitation from your roof into street-level drainage systems. If gutters are backed up with leaves and other debris, then ice dams may form, forcing water to seep in through the roof. That damage can be costly and can even cause the roof to collapse inward in areas with heavy snowfall. Clean gutters throughout the fall, especially if your property has many trees, and be sure to check gutters one last time before the arrival of winter. * Tend to your attic. Homeowners who have attics in their homes might want to add some extra insulation up there, especially those who recall feeling cold inside their homes last winter, which is often a telltale sign of improper insulation in a home. A good rule of thumb when determining if your attic
It’s important to clean gutters throughout the fall. needs more insulation is to look for the ceiling joists. If you can see the joists, then you need more insulation. * Address leaky windows and doors. Sometimes attic insulation is not the culprit when it comes to a cold home. Oftentimes, leaky windows and doors are the real bad guys in a drafty home. Fall is a great time to inspect for leaky windows and doors, as the wind outside can serve as your partner. When the
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Kennedy Dowhanuik got set to roll the big dice at the Spruce Ridge School’s annual carnival on Sept. 16. Kennedy was participating in the human horse race scramble that was one of many featured activities at the fundraising event.
Breanna Paul had some great luck at the Spruce Ridge School’s carnival fish pond last week. The event helped raise funds for school projects and programs throughout the year.
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There is a new executive officer leading saskdocs. Dr. Dennis Kendel, who has been a family physician in the Saskatchewan medical community for more than four decades, was appointed to the top administrative job for the Physician Recruitment Agency of Saskatchewan. “Physician recruitment and retention is a high priority for our government and saskdocs plays a key role in efforts to ensure physician services are available to all Saskachewan residents,” said Health Minister Dustin Duncan. “Dr. Kendell will do an outstanding job leading saskdocs and I look forward to working with him in
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his new role.” Dr. Kendel is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan medical school and through his appointments to provincial and national health sector boards and commissions, he has gained wide experience and knowledge around physician licensing, including his previous role as registrar of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS). He has also served as president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) and currently serves as a board member on Saskatchewan’s Health Quality Control Council. “I look forward to leading the
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Gearing up for hunting season Well it happened again! The leaves have turned and there is a touch of frost on the air. Fall is here! And, for many outdoor enthusiasts, so is the fall hunting season. It is time to dust off the decoys, warm up the duck call, sight in the old hunting rifle and pick up your copy of the 2014 Hunters’ and Trappers’ Guide. In Saskatchewan, hunting is a popular outdoor pursuit for people of all ages. It is also a time of year when hunters come from all over the world to experience the excellent hunting opportunities for a variety of game species in the province. This year is the second year for the automated hunting and angling licence system, also known as HAL. Big game licences are available online and through vendors that carry the licencing system. Hunters may also purchase a licence by calling 1-855-848-4773 or by visiting their local Ministry of Environment field office. If you purchased a hunting, trapping, or angling license in 2013 or 2014, then you are registered in the system and will have been assigned a HAL ID. Tags can also be picked up at local field offices, as well as licences for trapping and upland birds. There are a few other changes in store for this year, particularly when it comes to opening season dates and regulations. “White tailed deer have had two consecutive years of hard winters and their numbers will be down for 2014,” explained Ministry of Environment Wildlife Management Unit manager Chuck Lees. “The dates for rifle white tailed deer have been reduced to two weeks rather than three in southern Saskatchewan; however, hunters will still find deer in their favorite hunting spots, but they may need to be less selective.” Hunters who were successful through the Big Game Draw will have to check the Hunters’ and Trappers’ Guide to get the correct dates and other information
This year is the second year for the automated hunting and angling licence system, also known as HAL. for their hunt. “Hunting vests are now legal to wear rather than a full suit from the waist up,” Lees said. “As well, high visibility safety vests that carry a label CAN/CSA Z96-02 or Z96-09 Level 1 or 2 are legal to wear.” Regulations around headwear have also changed to allow a crest or patch on the hat as long as it does not exceed 50 centimetres. The colours for headwear have not changed from last year. “Regulations around upland game birds have not really changed other than a reduction in the daily number of gray (Hungarian) partridge that you can harvest in one day,” Lees noted. “The daily limit for gray partridge has been cut in half to four birds with a possession limit of eight.”
There have been no changes for pheasants this year with a daily limit of two and a possession limit of four. Sharptail grouse remains the same as last year with a daily limit of two and a possession limit of four. The seasons for pheasant, gray partridge and sharp-tail grouse have not changed. Another change is that the rules surrounding the use of ATVs for the purposes of hunting big game in all forests and forest fringe zones is now allowed. “This means that they can be driven all day, but the firearms have to be unloaded and encased during an open big game season,” Lees said. “However, ATVs are still not allowed to be used for hunting in any of the province’s southern zones while there is an open big game season.”
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When the board of trustees of the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division met on Sept. 10, they dealt with a variety of business items including an enrolment report. The board members learned that, as expected, the enrolment in their five schools has increased by about 100 students, giving them about 1,200 registered pupils in the four elementary schools plus the one kindergarten to Grade 12 school in Radville. Holy Family operates two schools in Estevan, Sacred Heart/Sacre Coeur which offers the city’s only French immersion program, and St. Mary’s School. The trustees also received an updated report on transportation services from the assistant superintendent
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Missoula On the Main Stage The Missoula Children’s Theatre made its annual stop in Estevan last week, takin g a collection of the local kids with stars in their eyes and shaped a complete production in five days leading up to two performances at the Souris Valley Theatre. This year’s production, Blackbeard the Pirate, weaved a wacky tale of pirates, sailors, mermaids and a crocodile couple in the midst of some love troubles. The Missoula Children’s Theatre is brought in through Koncerts for Kids and the Estevan Arts Council.
Orpheum completes anniversary with Frew They’re picking up where they were forced to leave off earlier this year. Alan Frew, the lead singer for Glass Tiger will be appearing at the Orpheum Theatre as part of their 100th anniversary celebration on Oct. 10, beginning at 9 p.m. Frew had originally been scheduled to appear on back-to-back nights with guitar stylist Jack Semple earlier this year, as the Orpheum rolled out the red carpet for its 100th birthday party. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Frew had to cancel the engagement at the last minute, but promised he and Orpheum owners Al and Jocelyn Doughterty would make arrangements that would allow him to eventually make it to the Energy City and the theatre. Well, those arrangements have been made and Frew, who had told the Mercury earlier that he was anxious to make it to this section of the province, will finally be able to pay the visit with his band that consists of Sean Andrews on guitar and Peter Nunn on keyboards. The five-time Juno Award winner, who has appeared on stage with the likes
of Rod Stewart, Fleetwood Mac, Cheap Trick and Tina Turner, will be willing to belt out some of his well known hits such as Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone), Someday, So Blind and Free To Be, a “rah rah song that pays homage to Canada,” said the Scots-born singer-songwriter. The Toronto Maple Leafs have since made the song one of their home game staples. Frew, a long-time supporter of Canada’s military forces, has made appearances in front of our troops in Afghanistan and Bosnia as well as in Egypt and Israel. He’s also is a frequent visitor to Canada’s north to provide concerts. Frew also penned the hit song I Believe that vocalist Nikki Yanofsky took and made her own with great success just a couple of years ago. The Orpheum has announced that one of the sidebar highlights of the night will be the auctioning of a guitar, autographed by Frew with proceeds being directed toward the new Estevan Regional Nursing Home. Those who had purchased tickets for the Frew concert this spring and are still
Alan Frew, the lead singer of Glass Tiger will be in concert at the Orpheum Theatre. holding them, will have them honoured at the door. Those wishing to purchase tickets may do so at Henders Drugs on Fourth Street or at the Orpheum. The Doughertys state that this concert is a natural extension of their 100th
birthday party for the theatre that opened a newly constructed second screen and refurbished outlet earlier this year. That week long celebration included Semple as well as an afternoon of silent film features and classic movies representing the best films of each decade.
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St. Joseph’s Health-Care Auxiliary, Sept. 15 Submitted by Ginger Anderson For Publicity Betty Banuilis St. Joseph’s Health-Care Auxiliary held their first meeting of the fall session on Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m. In the hospital auditorium, there were 24 members attending and two visitors, Joyce Bod and Joan Francis. Both of these ladies joined the auxiliary at the meeting. The membership is only $3 for a year and if anyone wants any information they can stop by the gift shop when it is open and ask the ladies who are working for a pamphlet with more information about the auxiliary. A motion was made by Ginger Anderson and seconded by Darla that we give the hospital a cheque for $15,000 on our payment towards the ICU unit. Correspondence We received a letter from the provincial Gleaner editor about sending in articles from the auxiliaries here in Saskatchewan. SHAA affiliation forms have been sent out and need to be filled in and mailed back to SHAA, and there was a letter from SHAA reminding us that we need to get
our photos and newsletters in for the contest as they need to be judged by a committee. Committee Reports: Membership and Phoning Marlene Hayward noted everything is going fine. The gift shop report by Ginger Anderson gave the statements for the last three months and presented the auxiliary with a $1,000 cheque to go toward the project we are working on. Knitting Sharon Heinz gave her report and she received lap covers from two ladies and a bag of wool from another lady, and thank you cards have been sent out. Memorial provided no report, and Library Lillian said everything was fine. Favours Marianne gave her report on the fourth of July favours, and there was no report on scholarships at this time. Slippers, Lauretta said that they are fine. Lunch this month was provided by Sharon and Lauretta, Sick and visiting is going fine. Publicity provided no report. Eva had nothing to report regarding archives. Picc line covers, Sharon has made 100 for the hospital. Baby bunt bags, Jean has some on hand and will make as needed.
The auxiliary will take part in the festive of trees again this year on Nov. 30 from 9:30 until noon. Elections of officers for the upcoming year include president Nola Joseph and Sharon Heinz, first vice Marlene Hayward, second vice Anita Barnstable, secretary Eva Hagel and the treasurer will stay on. We thank all of the ladies for holding the offices and wish them all the best for the upcoming year. The SHAA convention is in Humboldt this year, and there are six going to the convention from here as well as SHAA president Ginger Anderson and councillor for district 5 Marlene Hayward. The United Way Estevan telethon is on Oct. 17h and 18, and the auxiliary will have a quilt and pillow donated to them thanks to Marianne Heinz, our new member of one year. Sharon Heinz and Nola Joseph will do the interview at the telethon this year. On Dec. 3 we will hold our Christmas tea and bake sale along with our silent auction. St. Joe’s Corner Gift Shop will be hosting a used book sale on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 in the hallway by the gift shop from 10-4p.m. on both days. Birthday girls were Sharon Heinz and Marvell Gall.
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Raymond and Rose Cossette donated $10,000 to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation with the funds to be used for the purchase of a CT scanner. Rose Cossette, right, passed the couple’s cheque to the foundation’s Becky Conly last week.
Harvest progressing slowly Improved weather has allowed many producers to return to the field but harvest is progressing slowly, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report. Twenty-three per cent of the 2014 crop has been combined, well behind the five-year average (20092013) of 43 per cent at this time of year. Forty-three per cent of the crop is swathed or ready to straight-cut. Harvest is most advanced in the southwestern region where 31 per cent of the crop is now combined. Twenty-seven per cent is combined in the northeastern region; 26 per cent in the southeastern region; 24 per cent in the west-central region; 19 per cent in the northwestern region and 11 per cent in the east-central region. Disease and weatherrelated quality issues remain a concern in many areas. Of the crops that
have been harvested so far, 71 per cent of field peas are estimated to fall within the top two quality grades while 61 per cent of lentils and 79 per cent of durum is estimated to fall within the bottom two quality grades. While overall yields are reported to be about average, they vary from region to region. Rainfall this past week ranged from trace amounts to 25 mm in the Fife Lake area. Topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 22 per cent surplus, 77 per cent adequate and one per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 13 per cent surplus, 84 per cent adequate and three per cent short. Frost hit many areas across the province last week, with damage ranging from minimal to severe in some later-seeded crops. Farmers continue to be busy with harvest op-
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Yet another definition of old age: I bought a see-through nightie but don’t know anyone who can see through it! We had another wonderful turn out for our jam session on Sunday. We very much appreciate the musicians who take the time to come and play for us. Thank you. We also get many nice compliments on the lunch we provide. Thank you again. The next one is Oct. 12. See you there! Here are the winners of the bridge tournament played last Wednesday: First – Al Felner and Dave Donachie, Estevan Second – Meta Murray
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Elizabeth (Betty) Anna Dickie 1945 - 2014 It is with sadness that the family of Betty Dickie announces her sudden passing at home near Stoughton, SK on Friday, September 12, 2014 at the age of 68 years. Betty will be forever remembered by her husband Jim Herriman; sons and daughters, Merrel (Claire) Dickie and children, Brendan, Blair and Jacinda, Barry Dickie (Leona Fornwald), Yvonne (Dave) Geiger and children, Nathan and Matthew, Orla (Mike) Owens and children, Kristen, Melissa, Rebecca and Cory, Patrick Herriman and Michael (Naomi) Herriman and children, Austin and Eleena; siblings, Matilda (Ed) Dickie, Jack Fredriksen, Augusta (Ken) Walters and Raymond Fredriksen; brothers-in-law, Tom (Sylvia) Herriman and Ken Herriman; sister-in-law Mary (Jim) Shirkie, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Cory in infancy; parents, Conrad and Anna Fredriksen; siblings in infancy, William, Frank and Katherine; niece Kimberly Juricic. A Memorial Service was held on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Stoughton Apostolic Church, Stoughton, SK, with Pastor Ken Stoddard officiating. Interment followed in the Stoughton Town Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in Betty’s memory may do so directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 917A Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4R 2P6 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 279 - 3rd Avenue N., Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2H8. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Elvin Haukeness 1923 - 2014 On Wednesday, September 17, 2014, Elvin Haukeness, passed away at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home at the age of 91 years. He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel; daughter, Randi Haukeness; parents, Elmer and Britta Haukeness; brother, Ole Haukeness. Elvin will be forever remembered by his children, Leonard (Elaine) of Estevan, SK, Russel (Judy) of Regina Beach, SK, Wendi Haukeness of Peachland, B.C., Miles (Beverley) of Estevan, SK, and Holli (John) Jordan of Kelowna, B.C.; 15 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Gladys Lindgren and Martha (Erling) Rothe, both of Estevan, SK.; as well as
numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, September 22, 2014, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, SK, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating. Interment followed in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish may make a memorial donation to Trinity Lutheran Church Memorial Fund in memory of Elvin. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
Thank You
We would like to say a very special thank you to Pastor Stewart for his ministerial support and officiating Dad’s funeral service, to Trinity Lutheran Choir for the beautiful music and to Trinity Lutheran Women for a delicious meal. Our gratitude and thanks to the Estevan Regional Nursing home staff for wonderful care, kindnesses and compassion given to Dad during his stay with you; and to Shirley, Jeff and Carmella at Hall Funeral Services for your very personable, accommodating and exceptional service and assistance. The attendance of family and friends at Dad’s funeral was truly appreciated - thank you for your love and support. -Sincerely, the Haukeness Family.
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Marvin Severson 1934 - 2014 Marvin Severson passed away at Valley View Centre, Moose Jaw, SK on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Marvin was born on his grandparents’ farm southwest of Oxbow on July 1, 1934. He was born premature and weighed 1 1/2 pounds. The doctor had said he wouldn’t live but his grandmother (Karoline Severson) was persistent. She made an incubator with glass jars filled with warm water covered with cloth, fed him with an eye-dropper and clothed him in cheese cloth. She cared for him for several weeks with the help of her neighbour ladies. Marvin’s mother nearly died too. Marvin stayed at home for several years with his parents and sister. In 1958 he entered Moose Jaw Training School, later known as Valley View Centre, returning home for a few years. In 1965 Marvin became a permanent resident of Valley View Centre. He liked his new home and all the activities there. His family was invited to annual picnics and Christmas banquets. Marvin is survived by his sister Marion (Raymond) Neumann; nephew Neil Neumann; great nieces, Carissa and Chenise Neumann, and several cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Martin and Margaret Severson; grandparents, Peter and Karoline Severson and James and Dorothea Milne. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Those wishing to make donations in Marvin’s memory may do so directly to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 - 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
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The family of Marvin Severson wishes to thank those who attended the funeral. Also thanks to Pastor Stewart Miller for the beautiful service, to Bonna Tarnes for playing the organ and to Dustin Hall for the lovely singing. We are grateful for Carmella Mack going to Moose Jaw to bring Marvin back and for driving Marvin to his final resting place. Thanks for the cards, phone calls, food, visits, floral tributes, lunch servers at the church, the pallbearers and the donations given in Marvin’s memory. A special thanks to the staff at Valley View Centre for Marvin’s excellent care and to Hall Funeral Services for their excellent services. All is greatly appreciated.
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Obituaries MAGDALENE C. HALL 1942 - 2014 Madeline Hall (nee Grandel) of Fort Qu’Appelle SK, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at the age of 72 years. She leaves behind her son Sandy Hall; and daughter Carol (Basil) Karahalios as well as two grandchildren, Maria and George. She is survived by ten siblings, Wenzel Grandel, Martha Pyle, Clem Grandel, Lucy Krobath, Adam Grandel, Erni Grandel, Margaret Gibson, Douglas Grandel, Frances Mitchell and Gary Grandel; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Wenzel and Theresa Grandel (nee SpaniCross, Agnes Westberg, Rose
er) and four sisters, Mary Shalovelo and Millie Bolingbroke. There was a Celebration of Madeline’s life at St. John’s Anglican Church basement, 202 Avenue Bay S. Fort Qu’Appelle, SK, Tuesday, September 23, 2014, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Madeline may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2R3. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com
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Kathy Trobert 1950 - 2014 The family of Kathy Trobert sadly announces her passing at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the age of 64 years. Kathy’s memory will be forever cherished by her husband Frank Trobert; sons, James (Doris) Trobert and their children, Rylan, Connor, Justin and Lindy, and Greg (Sheri) Trobert and their children, Devin and Tyler; cousin Wanda (John) Brejta, as well as numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Franeiszek and Maria Gacek; brother Walter Gacek; granddaughter Ava Trobert; aunt and uncle, Rose and Joseph Sokol and cousin Joe Sokol. Prayers were held on Friday, September 5, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Doug Third officiating. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Brian Meredith. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Those wishing to make donations in Kathy’s memory may do so directly to St. John the Baptist Parish, #2 - 1118 2nd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0L9 or the Canadian Cancer Society (memo line: Relay for Life, Estevan, SK), 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2R3. Funeral arrangements were en-trusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
Thank You
We would like to thank all who showed support through donations, food, flowers, visits and cards. We would also like to thank Father Brian, Doug Third, pallbearers, St. John the Baptist Church and Hall Funeral Services. Thank you to Dr. Sheikh, Palliative Care, and the nurses of Unit A for Mom’s care. -Frank, James, Greg & families
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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
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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
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ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH
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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.
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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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Stephen J. Orlowski, B.Ed., LL.B. 1215 - 5th Street, Estevan
Barristers & Solicitors Paul D. Elash, B.A., LL.B. Aaron Ludwig, B.Sc., LL.B.
Fax: 306-634-7714
orlowski.law@sasktel.net
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Supplemental grazing for late fall and winter Nadia Mori, PAg, Regional Forage Specialist Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Grazing of crop residue and stockpiled forages can be supplemental feeding options in addition to swath grazing annuals, grazing corn or bale grazing. As with other extensive fall and winter feeding options, there are potential economic advantages of reduced feed and yardage costs along with potential environmental
advantages of recycling more nutrients back into the soil compared to feeding in confinement. Crop Residue Grazing Field grazing crop residue during fall and winter can be a viable option for mixed producers or where annual cropland is located close to a livestock producer and an agreement among producers can be found. In most cases, for crop residue grazing to be economical, the crop residue needs to be bunched during the combining process. There needs to be sufficient acres
and residue amount to justify the investment cost of the bunching equipment. Perimeter fencing and availability of windbreaks will also need to be considered as a potential infrastructure investment. For more details on crop residue grazing, please visit www.agricultrue.gov.sk.ca and search for the Factsheet on Crop Residue Collection for Field Grazing. The factsheet also contains a link to a crop residue calculator which will provide an estimation of grazing days available based on
S a s k a t c h e w a n ’s population could top 1.5 million people by 2038, according to a new report released last week by Statistics Canada. StatsCan issues its population projections every five years, outlining seven possible scenarios for population growth in Canada and the provinces. Its projections for Saskatchewan range from the province having a population of anywhere from 1,174,000 people to 1,527,000 people by 2038. The lower growth projections are based on population trends dating back to Saskatchewan’s zero-growth period of the 1990s and early 2000s, while the higher growth scenarios are based on
S a s k a t c h e w a n ’s strong population growth trends in recent years. Premier Brad Wall said he believes the strong growth scenarios are more likely, based on the experience in Saskatchewan in the past few years. “Saskatchewan is strong and growing,” Wall said. “These projections show we are expected to keep growing and that’s a good thing. There are many challenges that come with growth, but I would rather deal with those than the challenges of decline our province was facing just a few short years ago.” Wall noted that when Statistics Canada issued its population projections in 2005, four of the six sce-
narios saw Saskatchewan actually losing population over the next 25 years. Even the most optimistic scenario at the time saw Saskatchewan growing to just 1,064,000 people by 2031. Today, there are more than 1,120,000 people living in the province. “Saskatchewan has now grown by more than 120,000 people in just the past seven years,” Wall said. “Today, the least optimistic projection shows stronger growth than the most optimistic one just a decade ago. Things have changed a lot in Saskatchewan.” Wall said the government will continue working hard to keep Saskatchewan strong and meeting the challenges of growth.
the crop type and amount harvested. Stockpiled Forage Grazing Tame pasture which was grazed earlier in the season and then left to re-grow can possibly be grazed during the dormant season. Grazing during the dormant season is not harmful to next summer’s growth provided that the stand is not grazed during next year’s initial summer growth, that the stand has adequate recovery time, and that the plants are not
susceptible to winter kill because of lost insulation from the snow. Access to water is one of the major obstacles that producers face when moving livestock out of confinement during fall and winter. Snow is not a reliable water source and winterized watering systems should be considered for feeding into later fall and winter months. Keep in mind that mature grasses, mature alfalfa, and straw generally have a low energy
and high fiber content. Feed testing is important to ensure that the animal’s nutritional requirements are still being met. The feeding system will also need enough flexibility to allow for higher energy requirements during adverse winter weather conditions. For more information, please contact your Regional Forage Specialist, the Agriculture Knowledge Centre (1-866-4572377) or visit our website at www.agriculture.gov. sk.ca
Career Opportunities
Police target distracted Sask. population looking up drivers in August
Kelly Panteluk Construction Ltd. has an opening for an
Operations Clerk
in Estevan, SK. KPCL is a growing company and is looking for a motivated and organized individual who enjoys working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment. The successful applicant will pay attention to detail, demonstrate leadership skills, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, have the ability to complete multiple projects with specific time restraints, and willing to follow directions accurately. Experience in Data Entry, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word are an asset. A valid driver’s license is required. Duties will include, but are not limited to: • Control & data entry of KPCL office and camp inventory • Bank deposits, mail, supplies • Answering the phones • Filing • Hotel bookings & purchase order requests • Driver’s abstracts • Check-in’s/Check-out’s of camp employees • Assisting Accounts Payable when needed KPCL offers competitive wages, with overtime paid after forty hours per week. Please forward your resume, by fax or e-mail, complete with 3 references to: joann.panteluk@kpcl.ca Fax: 306-634-7822 Local applicants only. No phone calls.
The province-wide traffic safety spotlight may have focused on distracted driving in August, but speeding remained an issue according to information released by SGI this week. Police caught 3,719 drivers exceeding the speed limit during the month, down slightly from the 4,028 speeding violations they issued in July. Law enforcement also issued a total of 319 tickets for distracted driving during the month, including: • 228 tickets for cellphone use while driving • 91 tickets for driving without due care and attention In addition, there were 206 seatbelt violations and 93 tickets for impaired driving handed out during the month.
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
SGI reminds motorists that immediate roadside vehicle seizures are now in effect for distracted driving offences, on the second offence within one year for cellphone use while driving, and the third offence within one year for driving without due care and attention. Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) results: Police officers from all over the province assembled in Estevan on Aug. 27 and 28 for a STEP event. Police enforced all traffic safety violations, with a particular focus on seatbelts, cellphones, aggressive driving and impaired driving. A total of 145 tickets were issued over the two-day period, including: • 37 tickets for ag-
gressive driving/speeding • 32 tickets for improper or non-seatbelt use • 21 tickets for cellphone use while driving • 55 tickets for failing to stop at red light/stop sign SGI car seat technicians participated in the STEP event to ensure the proper use of child restraints and promote the importance of child passenger safety. They checked 92 child restraints during the check stops and gave away 12 car/booster seats. Visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca to learn about the new traffic laws now in effect, or for information about the Road Safety Challenge and how #wecandrivebetter.
SERVER WANTED for full time position
Must be able to work 5am shifts. Friendly work environment. Competetive wages. Interested individuals can email or call Brittany at: 306-634-6456
brittany@beefeatercatering.com
SRI HOMES’ Estevan Facility SHELTER HOME SYSTEMS
HYDROVAC OPERATORS WANTED AND SWAMPERS HYDROVAC OPERATORS
is currently accepting applications for
PREFABRICATED HOUSING ASSEMBLERS
• 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 trainavailable • Living accommodation
• Required Immediately • Permanent Full Time • 30 Available Positions • Starting at $14.70 per hour plus benefits
• 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
Duties include: • Assembling and installing modular components
Email resume to: extremeexcavating@hotmail.com or fax to: 306-483-2082
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
www.estevanmercury.ca
Warehouse Shipper/Receiver Full time. Forklift/lumber experience an asset. Salary based on experience. Benefits available.
Looking to Hire?? Need Skilled Help??
WOOD COUNTRY
Interested applicants can fax resume to Brian at Wood Country at 306-634-8441 or email resume to brianwoodcountry.estevan@sasktel.net
No Phone Calls Please
We can help you find them!
Call today and Book Your Career Ad! 634-2654
www.estevanmercury.ca
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Career Opportunities Looking to make a great wage & have the weekends off?
WOOD COUNTRY
in Estevan is looking for individuals for the following positions: Truck DrivEr Full anD ParT TimE Wood Country is currently accepting resumes. Must possess a class 1A license with air endorsement and be capable of driving a tandem or single axle truck for deliveries. Duties to include the following: • Drives company vehicle to deliver lumber, building materials, hardware and other building materials, hardware and other building and maintenance supplies to customer’s home, construction site or place of business. • Collects payment from customers on COD orders and records customer information according to Standard Operating Procedures • Verifies order details and obtains customer signature on store copy of delivery ticket • Follows directions or uses a map to locate delivery addresses or locations efficiently • Collects and organizes required paper work for delivery and transfer activity • Treats all customers and their agents with courtesy and respect. Acts as a customer service liaison between the site customer and facility personnel. • Loads vehicle safely and accurately • Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the inside and outside of delivery vehicles • Performs routine safety check on vehicles according to company guidelines • Assist customers in the yard with loading material and product questions when not driving a delivery truck.
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Benefits Provided (Full-time Employees) - Company Health Benefits including the following:
Interested applicants can fax resume to Brian at 306-634-8441 or email resume to brianwoodcountry.estevan@sasktel.net * No phone calls please ESTEVAN MCLEAN TISDALE
• Dental Plan • Eye Glass Plan • Prescription Drug Plan • Chiropractic/Massage • Disabillity Insurance
HSE Advisor—Estevan, SK The HSE Advisor provides assistance to Health Safety and Environment functions to all departments and / or site locations. Provides support, which can include training, file maintenance, and promotion of the safety culture through their actions. Responds to employee/management inquiries regarding HSE policies and procedures. Identifies and/or resolves potential employee health, safety and training matters. Advises employees and management by providing input to HSE policy development and implementation. Key Responsibility Areas:
Perform field safety audits and site safety inspections including hazard analysis, safe work procedures, written reports and rec
ommendations. Monitor employee and contractor adherence to Canyon’s safety programs, policies and procedures. Assist with ensuring that NSC OH&S regulations are being followed by all employees. Actively participate on safety committees in an advisory capacity. Participate in Branch and Field Safety meetings on a regular basis. Takes a proactive approach to anticipating and preventing problems and recommending alternative solutions. Lead or assist with the investigation, corrective action and reporting of district incidents. Analyze incident and injury data, identifying the need for new or modified occupational safety program policies or procedures. Assess root cause of the incident and make appropriate recommendations. Assist with new employee orientation as required.
Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years Oil and Gas Service or related industry. Minimum 3 years of experience in an HSE role. CRSP, CSP or equivalent (or working towards certification). Adaptable and demonstrated ability to work under intense situations. Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential issues in a sensitive, efficient, and professional manner. Experience with incident investigation and statement taking. Experience in gathering, compiling data and preparation of reports. Knowledge of Hours of Service auditing experience would be beneficial. This position requires regular field travel. (60% of the job duties are field related)
Posting Closing Date: Oct 1st, 2014 Canyon is the fastest growing fracturing company in North America. We deliver quality customized pressure pumping and service solutions to the oil and gas industry, improving our industry one job at a time. If you’re looking for a career with a leading organization that promotes Integrity, Relationships,
HOW TO APPLY | on line: www.canyontech.ca
October 10, 2014 to:
TRUCK + TRAILER TERRITORY MANAGER Redhead Equipment has an immediate opening for a Truck + Trailer Territory Manager based out of our Estevan location. This position will be responsible for the sales and marketing of new and used truck and trailers in Estevan and surrounding area. Qualified candidates will possess the following skills/qualities:
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.
WE’RE EXPANDING!
- Sales experience with heavy duty truck and trailers or a related field - Motivated self-starter with excellent inter-personal and communication skills - Able to work with a positive attitude and desire to grow with a dynamic company - Able to work independently and within a team environment Redhead Equipment offers an industry leading compensation package, RRSP plan, advancement opportunities, on-going training and a positive work environment. If this sounds like a perfect fit with your experience and knowledge, we want to talk to you! Please forward your resume today indicating the position title and location to careers@redheadequipment.ca
We have the right customers We have the right jobs We have the right equipment Are YOU the right fit?
Ask abou t ou Hire r Ne Star w ter K inclu it des i t $$ in your pock et!
Class 1 Driver / Operators
Cement & Acid—Fluid Pump Operators Coiled Tubing—Experienced Operators, Crane Operators, and Supervisors Frac—Experienced Pump Operators, Crewcabbers, Datavan Operators Journeyman or 4th year Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician
Why Canyon?
ESTEVAN 866-659-5866 redheadequipment.ca
See career ads online! www.estevanmercury.ca
Paid technical and leadership training Career advancement opportunities RRSP matching program
Premium compensation package New Equipment 15/6 Schedule
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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Estevan Mercury
Career Opportunities EXPRESS
Permanent Full time Positions available
SOUTHEAST TRADER
• 1a truck Driver requirements
Class 5 License Drivers Abstract Oilfield Tickets an Asset
is looking for a
Carrier
POSITION OPEN IMMEDIATELY
• shop labourer • Picker operator Helper
Submit resume and drivers abstract to:
is looking for a
Carrier for Poplar Bay, Pine Avenue, 200 Block Spruce Drive and 300 - 400 Block Henry Street. 100 papers.
Email: grimessales@sasktel.net Fax: 306-487-2560
for the 500 - 900 Albert Street, Phillips Place and Garner Place, Edward Street and Edward Place 140 papers. Abbott Bay, Brooks Road and Petterson Drive - 140 papers. 500 - 900 Henry Street - 100 papers. 1300 - 1500 4th, 5th & 6th Street 120 papers.
If interested please call Gayle at The Estevan Mercury
306-634-2654
CITY PAGE 1102 4TH STREET • ESTEVAN, SK 306 • 634 • 1800
LOTS FOR SALE CITY OF ESTEVAN
LOTS FOR SALE CITY OF ESTEVAN GLEN PETERSON INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK
CALL 306-634-1821 FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Public Notice
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 KONCERTS FOR KIDS Norman Foote Monday November 17, 7:00pm – Westview School
Contact us for more information on our programs
306-634-3942
www.estevanartscouncil.com VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES Information on classes and registration can be found online or at the Arts Council Office.
At the September 8, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Bylaw 2014-1948 has been passed to provide for the control and regulation of traffic. This bylaw will allow installation of a 4 way stop at Nicholson Road and Wellock Road to allow pedestrian safety when crossing the street. This bylaw is available for viewing at City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, SK.
Please contact Judy Pilloud City Clerk at 634-1852 or cityclerk@estevan.ca for further information.
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 21, Block 88, Plan C3929 Civic Address: 445 First Street
The above noted property is zoned Residential Low Density Single-detached 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.
Any requests for information or concerns may be forwarded to Land Development Services at 6341862, or email: a.nordquist@estevan.ca, on or before the 3rd day of October 2014.