Estevan Mercury

September 25, 2013

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To mark the opening of the new helipad at St. Joseph’s Hospital, the STARS helicopter ambulance made a landing last Friday afternoon for a ceremony.

Ceremony officially opens helipad

On Sept. 17, the helipad at St. Joseph’s Hospital became certified by Transport Canada, marking it as the first certified helipad in the province.

A ceremony was held on the helipad last Friday, as a STARS air ambulance helicopter touched down on it, and then it was officially opened with a ribbon cutting. Attending the event were a number of individuals and organizations involved in the project, with representation from the City of Estevan, surrounding rural municipalities and the Sun Country Regional

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Marlin LeBlanc, whose life was saved thanks to the expediency of STARS, acted as an honourary guest by cutting the ribbon.

Greg Hoffort, executive director of St. Joseph’s, said no matter the weather or time of year there will be a landing pad that is clear and has direct access to the emergency ward.

“It’s that much quicker and efficient and with less risks, so that we can get a patient from our hospital to Regina General,” said Hoffort, who noted the journey is just 45 minutes by air,

where it was two hours by road without STARS. He said that time will only decrease as the landing pad in Regina is slated for completion later this fall.

“Another absolutely essential element to the whole program is to complete that project (in Regina),” he said.

The STARS ambulance previously landed on a road by the hospital, and the road had to be shutdown each time with Estevan Police and Fire Rescue Services personnel on scene.

“We’re absolutely excited about this,” said Es-

tevan Mayor Roy Ludwig.

“Now we don’t have to have the fire and police out guarding.”

Now, gates providing access to the hospital parking lot are closed each time the STARS helicopter must land, and all EMS and maintenance employees at the hospital are certified heliport operators who have been trained in how to make sure each landing is done securely and quickly.

“These people respond to every request we have and every need we have in our building,” said

Hoffort. “Here we throw another one at them. They are now heliport operators.

I doubt that any of them expected when they were hired that they were going to be a heliport operator.”

There are three heliport managers on staff.

A typical landing will involve two operators, one to secure access to the hospital and one to limit vehicle access to that area.

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They are fully operational again, but the City of Estevan still has some recovery work left after a fire Friday at the water treatment plant.

An electrical fire Friday afternoon forced the shutdown of the plant. Crews were able to partially restore the plant later that evening while full operations resumed Sunday morning.

Kevin Sutter, the manager of the City’s water/ wastewater treatment plant, said at no time was the quality and supply compromised due to the fire or the recovery process.

As for the fire itself, Sutter said two contractors were working in the electrical room of the plant when the fire began at 1 p.m. One contractor suffered a minor injury as a result of the incident.

Once the fire was extinguished by the Estevan Fire Rescue Service, the building was turned back over to WTP employees at 4:30 p.m.

“We inspected (the electrical room) and we

found the switch gear that was damaged. We could not engage the plant so we had to put in some temporary switch gear into the essential controls,” Sutter said. “That took until about midnight on Friday, and we got a portion of the plant going, so then we started making water again.”

Sutter said crews were able to restore more of the plant’s operations on Saturday and by Sunday morning they were back to full capacity.

He added that although they are back in operation, an on-site generator is currently powering the plant. At the time of the interview Monday they were working to get the plant back to utility power.

Because the plant was not fully operational until Sunday, the City issued a notice asking residents to conserve water. The notice was lifted on Sunday morning when activity resumed.

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asking the citizens to refrain from using a lot of water but it wasn’t a big deal. If it was summer time it would have been a little bit more (of a problem). At this time of year the water demand is not really high so we had a little bit more time because of the time of year.

“We were not really in danger of running out of water but at the time we have to make decisions.

We didn’t know how long it was going to take.

You’re hoping things work out right and I think everything went as smoothly as we could expect regarding the circumstances.”

Sutter said if they are unable to get back on the power grid in the very near future they will likely have to bring in a second generator to give them a redundant power source.

“As I described it to the City manager and council, is that we are on our spare tire.”

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Road work nearing end In what is likely to be a relief for local drivers, the Highway 47 rehabilitation project is entering the final stages.

City manager Jim Puffalt said Monday construction crews are working on the final asphalt lift along Souris Avenue north and 13th Avenue. They also have to finish the aprons where the avenues and various roads connect.

Puffalt said the City is looking forward to completion of the project and has been happy with the pace of construction along the route, which extends from the CPR tracks in the centre of town to Wellock Road.

The project, which came in at well over $3 million, also included watermain replacement and new curbing along Souris Avenue north, which enabled the City to shrink boulevards in the area, allowing and widen the driving surface.

The size of the project forced a number of detours throughout the area, which at times led to confusion for drivers. Puffalt said the City would like to thank drivers for their patience throughout the project. He added they would also like to thank residents along Seventh Street

who did not park their vehicles on the street while the road was used as a detour.

Puffalt added that the City will rebuild the south leg of Highway 47 and 13th Avenue from the CPR tracks to Fourth Street in 2014. He noted the tendering process has already been completed and crews should be able to get to work once they are able to begin construction in the spring.

Along with wrapping up the Highway 47 rebuild, the City is also focused on two other major projects — the parking lot of the Estevan Leisure Centre and the extension of Wellock Road.

The leisure centre parking lot was expected to be completed this summer, however Puffalt said the sorry state of Highway 47 forced the City to shift priorities. He noted that work resumed last week and will continue until the construction season ends.

The Wellock Road project involves extending the street west to Sister Roddy Road. The extension will help open up the area for a new subdivision under construction by the City as well as a recently approved new development by the Albertabased Essex Developments.

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Stepping away from the first landing at the new St. Joseph’s Hospital helipad are STARS ambulance flight members Darcy McKay, Thomas Froh and Denise Trelevan.

Greg Hoffort, St. Joseph Hospital executive director, addressed the crowd that gathered to see the unveiling of the new helipad at the Estevan hospital. The helipad is the first in the province to be certified by Transport Canada.

Pad cost over $400k to complete A1 ⇠ couldn’t be happier that we were able to get this service with the STARS helicopter,” said Ludwig. “A lot of thanks has to be given to the people who made this happen. That would be Marga (Cugnet) with the region and Greg Hoffort and all the hard work the local board has done to go above and beyond to get our local contractors on side and to get it done in the necessary time to make this project complete.”

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Cugnet, the Sun Country CEO, called the helipad “another important link in the chain of survival.

“It’s very critical to have these helipads available for providing safer service. They can land in any area in the province, but to be able to land on a helipad that makes it much easier to access our patients within the emergency room,” Cugnet added. “There are two key components (to the STARS service). One is that they actually bring staff with them, very highly qualified health professionals.”

The STARS team can deal with trauma patients or those who are critically ill. The second key component is speed.

“Time is of an essence in several different critical events. We always refer to the Golden Hour, and this will certainly get our patients to Regina much quicker,” said Cugnet, noting that hour refers to the time of injury and when a patient is stabilized.

STARS pilot Clark Jule spoke briefly at the ceremony, commenting on the increased efficiency and safety of patient transfers between Estevan and Regina. Accompanying Jule were STARS paramedics Darcy McKay and flight nurses Denise Trelevan and Thomas Froh.

The helipad’s base director is Trevor Mitchell, and ground staff onsite for the Friday event included Kelly Brossart and Tara Oliver.

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“At this point it became very apparent that I was trapped and going to die.”

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Beach stresses safety at Sanjel fair He suffered burns to over 90 per cent of his body and was given a five per cent chance of survival.

Those burns left him disfigured and most likely will shorten his life expectancy.

But given the chance, Spencer Beach says he wouldn’t change a thing.

A native of Edmonton, Beach was in Estevan Thursday for the Sanjel Safety Fair at Affinity Place. Before a crowd of roughly 50 people, he told the powerful and harrowing story of his workplace accident in 2003 and the following 10 years.

“I’ve been to hell and back. I’ve survived something that most people fear the most, and because of that, today I have a story that you will never forget,” Beach said.

Now a motivational speaker with a focus on safety awareness and education, Beach was working as a flooring installer at an Edmonton home on April 24, 2003. Despite the fact his employer was charged for 12 violations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act as a result of the fire, Beach focused more on the choices he made and how those choices irrevocably changed his life and the lives of his family and friends.

Describing it as a day like any other, Beach said his task was to remove a linoleum floor. However, instead of employing the manual removal method, Beach used a chemical process developed by his employer where he poured a solution over the floor, which loosened up the glue and allowed him to remove the linoleum in just a few hours. Although quicker, the process was much less safe due to the chemical.

Beach recalled it was around 4 p.m. that day and he had begun looking forward to getting home to plan his friend’s bachelor party. The rush to get home led to shortcuts such as not re-opening doors on the house to provide proper ventilation.

“I had just a few more square feet of linoleum left to remove right in front of the front door. In order for me to do this more effectively I actually closed the front door. Then the air currents closed the garage door on me again, and this time I didn’t bother to get up and re-open that door.

After all what could possibly happen to me in the next 15

minutes?”

Beach said as the day wore down, there were just him and another tradesman in the house. The other worker had just left the home when Beach said he heard a loud whistle. Before he could he react, his entire body was engulfed in flames.

“The fire was so thick that I couldn’t see through it as the flames danced all around me,” he said. “It was everywhere — floor to ceiling, wall to wall — and I was in the middle of it.”

Acting purely on instinct, Beach said he jumped up and ran for the door and pulled on the front door handle. When he couldn’t budge the door because of the pressure difference in the house, he ran down a hallway and into the laundry room where the garage door was located.

“In the few short moments it took me to run down an eight-foot hallway, I could already feel, smell and hear all of my hair burning off my head.”

Beach said he grabbed onto the handle of the garage door and, much like the front door, could not move it even the slightest. He let go of the handle and ran back to the front door.

Again, nothing.

“By now I could feel all of the clothes burning and melting to my body. The skin on my face literally felt like it was shrinking as it melted to my skull.

“At this point it became very apparent that I was trapped and going to die.”

With what little energy he had left, Beach ran back to the laundry room and grabbed on to the door handle again.

Much like before, the door would not budge.

Beach said it was this point he gave up. He dropped to the floor, curled up in a ball and prepared to die.

“As I huddled there in a ball, alone, bald, naked, tormented beyond belief and now, physically on fire, time slowed down. Everything became peaceful. It’s the eeriest feeling, those moments just before death. Everything was so calm.”

While lying on the floor Beach said he began to think.

He couldn’t believe that just 20 seconds earlier he was getting ready to leave.

He thought of his wife Tina who, at the time, was four months pregnant.

Beach said he was wracked with guilt as he

Edmonton native Spencer Beach was the keynote speaker during the Sanjel Safety Fair Thursday. Beach spoke about the accident that left him with burns over 90 per cent of his body and the need for safety in the workplace. thought about the burden he was placing upon his family and the fact he wouldn’t be there for his daughter as she grew up.

“To be quite honest with you, at that point I realized just how much I have worth protecting. At the exact same moment, I realized just how much I failed to protect.”

It was then that Beach says God gave him the strength to rise up, grab hold of the door and pull until he finally got it open. Seeing daylight he dove out the door and fell five feet into a pile of garbage. On the top of the pile was the chemical soaked linoleum that he had just removed from inside the house.

“My body was the match that lit the second fire.”

Beach said even though he started another blaze he still had enough left in him to run out of the garage and onto the driveway where he collapsed.

That was the last time he would ever run. In fact, that was the last time Beach would do much of anything for the next couple of years.

He was transported to the University of Alberta Burn Unit, which fortunately for him is one of the best in Canada. Doctors at the unit gave him a five per cent chance of survival and informed him that the fire, which he noted had gotten as hot as 1500 degrees Celsius, left him with third and fourth degree burns over 90 per

cent of his body.

Beach said his recovery was every bit as grueling as one might expect and at one point he was in such incredible pain that a doctor gave him the option to live or die.

A few months later he said he wanted everything to end because he simply couldn’t see a way through the pain and anger he was dealing with.

Remarkably, he made it through and said now, some 10 years later, he is mostly pain free. Still, he admitted the guilt of how his accident impacted others remains something that follows him every day.

“The one pain that still gets me is knowing that I changed my daughter’s life before she was ever born, it was watching my middle brother turn into an alcoholic and it was knowing and watching and praying when my wife hit depression five years later because it finally caught up with her.”

Beach said the worst part of his accident and the resulting injuries is that it was all preventable.

That knowledge has prompted him to become an advocate for safety. He passed on six steps to staying injury and accident-free at work and at home.

• Be aware. Beach said with today’s get-it-done mentality, people often forget to survey their situation and observe any possible hazards they might encounter. He also encouraged the audience to step up if they

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• Take the time to be safe.

• Use personal protective equipment. Continuing on with the theme that most accidents are preventable, Beach said so many accidents happen because people did not use their personal protective devices. Citing his

with that, you are playing for keeps.”

• Realize it can happen to you, and you are not invincible.

“The number one thing I have learned is that safety preserves your life just the way you like. My life didn’t need to change, just my attitude did.”

• Pass safety down to children and be a good example. Beach said over the years many companies have taken a much more serious approach to safety, and the reason they did is changing attitudes in society. He feels if parents take that same approach in their lives, it will instill much-needed lessons in their children.

Beach closed by talking about his life now, 10 years post-accident. He and his wife, who separated for two years, are back together and have a four-year-old son.

He continues to deal with the after-effects of his accident and expects to undergo his 38th surgery within the next year or so.

Infections also remain a major concern; so much so that he said it will likely be infections that end his life.

He also has permanent lung damage that will require constant attention.

However, in the face of all he deals with daily, Beach said he will remain a voice

Spencer Beach prior to his accident in 2003. own case, Beach said one of the biggest regrets involving his accident was he didn’t wear his leather gloves and because of that his hands have been severely disabled.

“These hands used to be so skilled that they used to get paid to fix other qualified installers’ mistakes,” he said.

“Now I struggle to tie my shoes. I can’t even do up the buttons on my shirt without a special tool, and I will never be able to play ball with my daughter.”

• Don’t gamble when it comes to your health and safety.

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for safety and hopes that his story might help others from a similar situation.

“My definition of safety is quite simply this: protect yourself adequately, at home, at play, at work and while driving so that you have a long, rich, joyous, prosperous life. That is my definition of safety, I hope it becomes yours.”

Aside from Beach’s speech, the fair included a number of booths from groups such as the Estevan Police Service and the Sun Country Health Region. A number of events for children were also included.

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Registration in school division shows increase The official registration numbers aren’t going to be recorded until the end of this month, but as of midSeptember, there is a clear indication of slight increases in school enrollments in Estevan and area schools.

Figures released by the South East Cornerstone Public School Division and the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division, show very modest student enrollment hikes in most schools or corresponding slight decreases in a few.

Total enrollments in both divisions are up a bit compared with last year with Cornerstone now boasting 8,144 students enrolled in their PreK to Grade 12 system compared with the 8,117 who were registered

by Sept. 28 last year.

At Holy Family, the total is now 1,171 compared with the 1,125 who were registered at the end of the last school year.

The biggest upward change in student registrations have happened in Stoughton and Lampman whose PreK to Grade 12 programs have attracted 229 young people in Lampman and 186 in Stoughton. Last year, Lampman’s school had 216 students on the official rolls while Stoughton had 171, representing school population increases of 13 and 15, respectively.

Weldon School in Bienfait also showed a slight improvement in enrollment with 134 students registered this year compared with 130 last year.

Two other Cornerstone schools outside of Estevan are recording small decreases with Macoun having 46 students registered in their PreK to Grade 6 program compared with 50 last year.

Midale Central School showed a decline of seven students with 151 registered students this year in their PreK to Grade 12 setup.

The largest school in the Cornerstone system, the

Estevan Comprehensive School, saw enrollment remain pretty static with 849 registered there this year compared with 850 last year in the Grades 9 to 12 facility.

In Estevan’s public elementary school system, only one school showed a decrease in population and that was Spruce Ridge, which went from 436 students last

year to 421 this time around.

Hillcrest School has seen an increase from 155 to 166. Pleasantdale School is up slightly in numbers from 224 to 227 and Westview School is just under the 200 mark with 199 students in the classrooms this year compared with 192 last year.

Over at Holy Family, the two Estevan-based schools showed a net increase in enrollments of just two students with Sacred Heart/Sacré Coeur having 286 students this year compared with 282 who were on the attendance rolls at the end of last year while St. Mary’s School is showing a small decrease from 230 to 228.

St. Michael’s School in Weyburn is showing the largest increase in student enrollments in the Holy Family five-school system with a population of 477 this year compared with 429 last year. St. Augustine in Wilcox has improved from 46 to 51 while St. Olivier School in Radville, with a PreK to Grade 12 program, has declined to 129 from last year’s 138 students.

In the city of Estevan alone, there are now 2,436 students registered in formal public or separate school

programs.

April Bent, the communications manager for S.E. Cornerstone, said the registration numbers are still somewhat fluid and there were still some slight adjustments expected in some of the division’s 38 schools before the official tally is taken for the Sept. 30 report that will be filed with the Ministry of Education. The numbers that go into the Ministry on that date will be the ones used for the provincial funding formula. That formula will go a long way towards dictating what the divisions receive for this year’s elementary and high school programs.

The increase in the public division represents a third consecutive year in which the enrollment numbers have improved. Prior to that, most of the school divisions outside of Regina and Saskatoon, experienced slight or even significant decreases in registrations.

School Division Enrollment Numbers

2013/14 SECSD 8,144 ECS 849 Spruce Ridge 421 Hillcrest 166 Pleasantdale 227 Westview 199 Holy Family 1,171 Sacred Heart 286 St. Mary’s 228

2012/13 8,117 850 436 155 224 192

1,125 282 230

Daae family will help big UW finale I am the Way is the theme for this year’s United Way Telethon fundraiser.

People are reminded that their way could lead them to the 37th annual telethon on Oct. 18 and 19.

The 33-hour event that begins Friday morning and ends early Saturday evening, has always given Estevan the country’s spotlight and bragging rights of being the first community in Canada to reach its fundraising goal.

This year, the target has been set high … $350,000 to be exact, so there is a lot of work to be done, and the telethon requires dozens of volunteers to make it happen and to make this city the first in Canada to

reach its goal.

Telethon organizers said this week there is still a need for more volunteers willing to give a couple of hours to the cause.

There will be lots of entertainment for those who wish to join the fun as spectators. Those who wish to entertain, answer phones, operate the television cameras or simply run errands and help clean up or move sets during the telethon, are welcome to submit their names and times they might be available.

Anyone wishing to donate homemade items for the silent auction are asked to contact Wendy at 306-421-7124, Christa at 306-461-9465 or Elizabeth at 306-421-

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Organizers of the event announced that this year’s closing musical group will be the Daae family who will be on the stage from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

This extended musical family specializes in gospel and old time music and features strong vocal and instrumental arrangements that give them a full sound that has been captured on their many recordings and during their extensive tours throughout North America and have made them an award-winning act.

“It’s a fun time. We’ll see you there,” said Dawn Schell, this year’s UW president and lead host for the event.

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By Norm Park Of The Mercury The details surrounding a contract that will move Aquistore into SaskPower’s hands are coming together rapidly said Neil Wildgust, acting CEO for the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC), the current owners of the assets.

Aquistore is a third component of a major $1.24 billion carbon dioxide capture and storage project that is nearing construction conclusion south of Estevan.

Aquistore features two deep wells, the deepest ever drilled in Saskatchewan. One of the 3,400 metre deep holes will be used to store the CO2 while another will monitor the process and programs as they unfold.

The original cost to drill and complete these two wells and their accompanying equipment was estimated at $22.6 million.

That cost has since climbed to $25.6 million, mainly due to the unexpected higher drilling expenses and the extra cement required to case the monitoring well, said Wildgust.

Aquistore will be capable of storing up to one million tonnes a year of CO2 after the gas is captured at the Unit 3 generator at the Boundary Dam Power Station.

The pilot project is the world’s first ever commercial sized venture into carbon capture, sequestration and reuse. It will take the carbon dioxide and other noxious gases from the newly refurbished Unit 3, which will be capable of producing as much as 110 megawatts of

electrical power after all the retrofits are complete.

The carbon dioxide will then be sold and used by Cenovus, a global oil production company for enhanced oil recovery programs in the oilpatch between Estevan and Weyburn.

The project, the biggest in the PTRC’s relatively short history, has been an education for all, said Wildgust.

“We will be completing the contract with SaskPower, I would expect within a few weeks,” he said when speaking with The Mercury on Sept. 19.

SaskPower will then be the operator of the Aquistore unit while the PTRC will continue to conduct research programs and monitor the work and report to project partners that include Natural Resources Canada and seven other businesses or organizations.

“The research part of the project will continue through to 2017,” the acting CEO added. “What happens after that is yet to be decided.”

What led to the cost overruns were the unexpected deeper depths of the storage well and the monitoring well, weather related delays and the additional well completion materials, including the cement, Wildgust said.

“But there were no big glitches. There were just one or two more layers required along with the extra effort.”

Wildgust came to the PTRC from a sequestration project that had been launched in the North Sea near Britain. He sees this Prairie-based project as one with huge challenges and huge opportunities as is the North Sea experiment that has completely different dynamics.

As for the increased costs, Wildgust said the project is being amortized over several years, which will take some sting out of the situation and with prices for CO2 expected to increase over the years, the additional costs will be somewhat neutralized as the cash flows improve over time.

Aquistore is considered a very important part of the overall project that includes a complete refurbishing of Boundary Dam’s Unit 3 generator, including a new turbine.

The construction of the accompanying carbon and sulphur dioxide capture island next door and a $60 million smaller carbon capture research unit at the nearby Shand Power Station are expected to attract interest from global carbon capture participants anxious to test their own products and theories surrounding CO2 elimination from coal-fired power plants in a commercial setting.

The terms surrounding the purchase of the PTRC Aquistore assets by SaskPower have not been revealed as yet, pending the completion of the deal.

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A6 EDITORIAL

We’re moving too fast here It’s a real concern because it’s a real problem in Estevan.

The topic is one we have dealt with numerous times before, but now we have statistics to back up our contention that Estevan drivers are just not paying enough attention to what they’re doing and how they’re operating their vehicles.

Estevan Police Service personnel issued 29 tickets last week to drivers who were caught disobeying clearly marked speed restriction zones around our city’s schools.

We understand that this is a thriving, fast-paced city we live and drive in. This isn’t some sleepy little town, so the need for speed is seen as important on many business fronts.

But when it comes down to the safety of our children, 30 km/h is not too much to ask.

At that speed, lives can be saved, not taken.

And it’s not just around the schools themselves. Our city’s playparks also have speed restriction zones for the same good reason.

We can’t emphasize enough the need to cut down vehicle speeds when approaching and passing through school and playpark zones.

Children have a tendency to not always look both ways. They are not prone to thinking about safety first in and around their playgrounds and schools. They have other things on their minds.

They are kids and kids are prone to act impulsively … always have, always will. That is why they depend on the adults around them to act responsibly.

That means you … the driver who is approaching their turf, their playground, their school. This is their domain, not yours, so act accordingly.

Children most often react to situations instinctively, and those instincts generally aren’t well honed to deal with speeding vehicles zipping past their playgrounds.

A bouncing ball, a loose shoe, an animated conversation, a wayward sheet of paper, an ear bud plugged into loud music are just a few distractions that could send a youngster into a street without a second’s notice. A speeding driver, one who is only slightly distracted, may not have time to react if his vehicle is travelling at 50 km/h or more. But at 30 km/h or less, the kid on the bike or skateboard lives to talk about his or her bruises. At 50 km/h or more, the parents might be talking about their child in the past tense.

We don’t want that. We don’t need that, and that is why there is no good reason for drivers to speed up in school and playpark zones.

Nothing we can think of is more important than the health and safety of our children.

They are impulsive little creatures, which make them fun to be around but also vulnerable to those of us who think more about what we’re doing than what they’re doing.

We need to be on the watch, not speeding and not distracted while driving through these vulnerable areas.

Twenty-nine speeding tickets in school zones in one week tells us we have some work to do on the responsibility file.

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

Senate handling getting worse There might now be something worse in the Senate mess than that $90,000 cheque Mike Duffy got to cover his expenses or the $100,600 Pamela Wallin has had to pay back for travel that wasn’t Senate business.

It’s the $300,000 a year taxpayers are still forking over for a Senate government leader’s office.

With the demise of former Senator Marjorie LeBreton as government Senate leader and her exclusion from Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s cabinet in the July shuffle, Quebec Conservative Senator Claude Carignan has become the new government leader in the Senate. However, even though the SERVING CANADA’S SUNSHINE CAPITAL

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Two solutions for fixing the Canadian Senate There are two solutions for those desirous of fixing the Canadian Senate.

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Both solutions are rather simple in their composition, which pretty well runs parallel to my intellectual makeup. I have a tendency to come up with modest concepts and then work down.

Solution One: Do not eliminate the Senate, eliminate its members.

Stevie Wonder, that Harper boy, has appointed no fewer than 57 Senators since he ascended the throne. And he is the one who now wants to do something about it.

Where would this non-spectacular body be right now if he had simply ignored the pleas from his bagmen and women for these juicy appointments? What if he had followed his own advice?

Well, we would have a 43-member Senate right now.

There is a Senate retirement age of 75.

You see where I’m going with this?

By around 2020, we’d have maybe nine 70-year-old sad sacks in the red chamber and those two or three 50-year-old eager beavers willing to do everything

Norm Park All Things Considered and anything to keep their lucrative jobs alive while the rest of us ignored them until they too, went away.

Don’t abolish the Senate, just don’t appoint any more Senators, sir!

Time heals all wounds.

Slowly eliminate until no one is left, and avoid all those legal complications and arguments.

If you can’t get rid of it entirely, appoint Marty, the maintenance man. After all, he would have to go in there every six months or so to vacuum and remove the cobwebs. I wouldn’t mind giving Marty a sweet pension, just for keeping the toilet flushable.

Solution Two: Go all in.

Reformers wanted a Triple E Senate. They wanted one that was elected and effective and something else that started with an E, and I’m sure it wasn’t efficient.

They weren’t that silly.

My Triple E Senate would go them one better. My Senate would acknowledge that which already exists. We could all affirm and confirm what is going on and therefore feel much better

Quebec Conservative Senator is not in cabinet, he will still receive the same $300,000 office budget that LeBreton received.

The question to be asked is really the same one that surrounds the Senate these days: why is it necessary?

Now, one could legitimately ask why a Senator would ever be appointed to cabinet in the first place. Senators are supposedly there to oversee cabinet and government decisions on behalf of the provinces they represent. From that perspective, it would seem a blatant conflict of interest to all to have that person serve in the cabinet. Certainly, they should not be beholden to or taking direction from the Prime Minister’s Office that they are appointed to oversee.

As it stands right now, the six Senators representing Saskatchewan is slightly proportionally higher than the 14 elected MPs in the House of Commons. But is it of any real benefit to rural Saskatchewan voters if our Senators simply follow their designated party line without any consideration of the area they supposedly represent?

It is more than a little ironic that Mike Duffy would be appointed to represent Prince Edward Island, a province that hasn’t been his residence for decades and where he didn’t even have a health card or driver’s license before taking his Senate seat.

But the sorry affair in which Harper’s former chief of staff Nigel Wright bailed him out with a $90,000 cheque to cover his improper expense claims said all too much about where Duffy’s loyalties were.

By the same token, the huffing and puffing we are now

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My Senate would be Effete, Egocentric and Egregious.

If you can’t lick ‘em, join ‘em.

Like I said, go all in just like the tin pot dictators.

Call it like it is.

You want Triple E seniors of sober second thought? Forgedaboudit.

What you really want is a worn out disorganized disingenuous muddled group of me-first practitioners who are noted for their outstanding examples of crappy leadership. In other words, not unlike what you have already.

The difference here, is that this group would be transparent in their inability to get things done, unwillingness to see things through and incapacity to learn from those who preceded them.

Of course Solution Two would be much more expensive than Solution One, but it could lead to a lot more fun than the current crop of deal breakers and spoil sports we have in those velvet-covered seats right now.

I leave the decision up to you, dear diary, and it’s about as important as choosing what three toppings to order on your takeout pizza, only much more expensive.

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hearing from Saskatchewan Senator Pamela Wallin about the “lynch-mob mentality” that is forcing her to repay $100,600 in improperly claimed expenses rings pretty hollow when many of those improper expenses were to attend Conservative fund-raising events.

But hardest to digest is that Harper has abandoned any interest in supporting provincial Senate elections as proposed

by Premier Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan Party government.

Instead, Harper has now appointed more Senators than any other prime minister in history. And, as is now obvious by Wallin and Duffy, all have been appointed because of their contributions to his political party.

Now, add insult to injury with Harper’s appointment of Carignan — a defeated Conservative candidate in the 2008 federal election — as Senate Government House Leader.

The same Stephen Harper who once described the Liberal government’s appointment of former Alberta Liberal leader Nick Taylor in the most vile political terms imaginable is now doing the same thing the Liberals did.

Some might argue that he’s acted even worse than those Liberal prime ministers, given the volume of Senators he’s appointed and given that their appointments were strictly in the present interests of the Conservative party.

And now Harper is affording his one-time failed candidate the luxury of a cabinet minister’s $300,000 a year office, even though the Senator is not in cabinet and has no need for such an office?

It again begs the question: Why do we need the Senate?

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Landowner raises questions and Gov’t clears way to tax concerns about truck-route plan

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The Editor: Buried in last spring’s federal budget, without notice or consultation, was a surprising change in the way the federal government taxes credit unions.

In future, they will be treated much like Canada’s five biggest banks, instead of community-based small businesses. This means their effective federal tax rate is going up by more than one-third – from its current level of 11 per cent to a new higher rate of 15 per cent.

Such a tax hike will cost credit unions nationally about $75-million/year. Here in Saskatchewan, they will pay about $3-million more per year.

For 40 years, credit unions have been taxed as small businesses for very good reasons. Size is one of them — the largest Canadian credit union is only one-sixteenth (1/16) the size of the smallest of the Big-Five banks. credit unions are locally owned and controlled. Their only source of capital is their members and customers. Unlike banks, they cannot raise funds on public financial markets.

So, the Harper government is making a direct hit on the ability of credit unions to grow. Their retained earnings will be reduced. They will have less flexibility to finance home mortgages, farms, small businesses and community development.

Competition, innovation and customer service will be curtailed. Branches may close.

And the biggest damage will be done in rural areas where a credit union is sometimes the only available financial institution.

Not including the vast “caisse populaire” system across Quebec, New Brunswick and parts of Ontario, there are 348 credit unions in Canada, serving nearly 11-million customers at 1,762 locations. In Saskatchewan, we have 53 credit unions serving over 500,000 members (half of our total provincial population) through 297 outlets in 264 different communities.

Why is the Harper government imposing a tax hike deliberately designed to damage these businesses?

But even more importantly, will the provincial government follow suit?

With the federal tax law now changed, there’s pressure at the provincial level to do the same. Like the feds, the provincial government has been taxing credit unions as small businesses. Will Saskatchewan now decide to go after them like big corporations? It’s under consideration right now. If they do, the consequential provincial tax increase will be even more damaging than Harper’s.

In Saskatchewan, the small business tax rate is just 2 per cent. For large corporations, it’s 12 per cent. That’s a whopping six-fold difference. That means credit unions in this province could be facing a new provincial tax burden of about $7.6-million/ year — and that’s on top of that $3-million more annually they are going to have to pay Ottawa.

It’s an unconscionable cash-grab. It cannot be justified. And it was all instigated

by Stephen Harper.

Sincerely, Hon. Ralph Goodale, M.P. (Wascana) Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada

The Editor: The landowners are not to blame for the holdup of the truck bypass, in spite of press releases to the contrary from the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure.

When expropriation was first mentioned in the summer of 2012, it was supported by some local officials who did not realize that several landowners had not yet received an original offer for their land! As a matter of fact, the highway design had not yet been completed. The design work was not completed until July of this year.

As mentioned in a recent Mercury article, the project was started in 2006.

The design work was completed in July 2013. Landowners cannot be blamed for the Highways Ministry taking seven years to design a truck route.

Does the public know the west end of the proposed route is a throwaway road?

There is no room there for the overpass that must be built when traffic increases. It will be abandoned, wasting $6 to $8 million and requiring the purchase of more land and more dollars to build the new route.

The final proposed route right now is on the edge of Estevan. This does not allow for the growth of Estevan, which must expand to the north and northwest.

There will be little access to the by-

pass. The majority of the intersecting grid roads will be closed. When the highway is twinned, now a likely possibility, it will be classified as a freeway with the only access point being Highway 47 north.

How will Estevan grow when it comes up against a four-lane freeway in five to 10 years?

Why not do it right now and move the bypass slightly further north where an overpass could be built? It would give Estevan room to grow and would save millions of our tax dollars.

Expropriation notices have been sent out, even though Highway Ministry officials have not even completed the land appraisals, so their offers cannot be fairly considered. From the beginning of the process, there appears to be the intention to bulldoze over any opposition, regardless of the validity of the concerns, none of which have been addressed.

The landowners in question know Estevan needs a truck bypass and do not oppose it, but they believe it should be negotiated fairly and honestly with respect for all.

Sincerely, Don Gallaway Estevan

Twinning momentum welcomed

The Editor: The Green Party of Saskatchewan (GPS) is excited by the momentum behind the campaign to twin Highways 39 and 6 from North Portal to Regina. Souris-Moose Mountain MP Ed Komarnicki has come out strongly in favour of having the highways twinned. Komarnicki should be thanked for throwing his support behind the idea.

This is a major safety issue in southeast Saskatchewan, for the many people who are on those highways every day. Therefore we thank Mr. Komarnicki for lending his influence and support to this effort.

Komarnicki’s move comes after Premier Brad Wall made comments recently that suggest he is having second thoughts about having the highways twinned. Ideally money will soon be forthcoming for this worthwhile project. Hopefully work on the twinning will have begun by the time Mr. Komarnicki retires, so that this project will be a legacy to his career as an MP. Victor Lau, Leader of the Green Party of Saskatchewan Regina

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First human case of West Nile in 2013 reported The provincial government has announced that a Saskatchewan resident has been hospitalized due to West Nile neurological syndrome and six others are under investigation for West Nile Virus infections.

The recent cases likely became infected during the last weeks of August and early September.

Most people who become infected with West Nile Virus experience no symptoms or mild illness

such as fever, headaches and body aches. However, there is a small risk of the more serious West Nile neurological syndrome.

This includes encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain.

“People who develop symptoms such as severe headaches, persistent high fever or confusion should seek medical attention immediately,” Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib

Shahab said. “However, we are nearing the end of the summer season, and the risk of West Nile Virus has gone down significantly.”

With the onset of cooler weather, the number of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes ,which carry West Nile Virus, have been dropping.

The risk to humans from West Nile Virus has decreased substantially, and will remain minimal to low for the rest of the season.

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The Estevan Humane Society held its 20th annual Dog Jog event on Sunday, starting from the Estevan Shoppers Mall. For the second straight year, it was held in memory of the late Dr. Neil Howard. The walk was followed by a barbecue.

Health committee casts wide net to attract doctors Though the doctor situation in Estevan is still imperfect, optimism remains high for those charged with bringing new physicians into the fold.

What the local health committee isn’t short of is recruitment tools and avenues that present lots of options to seek out new doctors. One in particular that helps connect the area to an international pool of doctors is the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA), a provincial program that assess international medical graduates on their medical education and clinical ability before allowing them to practise medicine in the province. The program began in 2011 and Estevan has recruited three physicians through the initiative.

Greg Hoffort, the St. Joseph Hospital’s executive director, noted it isn’t just doctors in Estevan, but new recruits in the surrounding rural areas that help share the load so well.

Another 25 doctors are moving onto the clinical assessment phase this September, and while none of those are destined for Estevan, Hoffort said they are hoping to have a new doctor enter the assessment phase this coming January, when the next SIPPA round begins.

“It has certainly been of benefit to us and the Sun Country Health Region,” said Hoffort. “It has provided three doctors to us thus far. It’s identifying doctors from other countries and putting them through pretty extensive training to make sure they’re ready to practise in Canada. We’ve been fortunate that our doctors who have entered the program have all successfully completed it.”

He added that the results elsewhere in Sun Country clinics has almost been as big of a help as the ones recruited into Estevan.

“We see now, doctors from this program heading to the Arcolas and Oxbows and Carlyles. That is great news for our region, and it’s good news for St. Joseph’s Hospital, because when they’re without physicians or low in physicians, it affects the services they provide and impacts the services we provide. When (patients) can’t get their services in their hometown, they come here,” said Hoffort.

The local health committee also offers incentives and welcoming packages to help ensure the transition is smooth for the doctors coming into Estevan.

“It’s certainly a new channel since 2011 that wasn’t previously available. It has opened the doors to many more from around the world to attempt to commence a practise in Canada and in particular in Saskatchewan.”

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Hoffort said the local hospital has also had a great deal of success attracting doctors through their own channels. He said the local health committee, composed of municipal members, have placed ads around the world, and that has yielded a number of new doctors as well.

“That committee is directly to be credited with a number of the physicians that have arrived in Estevan. Our anesthetist, our OB/GYN and some of our general practitioners as well. We have a number of irons in the fire, from the tremendous work of the committee as well as the SIPPA program.”

Hoffort said the number of doctors in the Energy City remains below what would be ideal, but they are expecting one in the new year and the situation is nowhere near as dire as it was just a couple of years ago.

“We’ll just keep at it until we realize the appropriate number of physicians,” he said. “We’ve learned a lot in the last couple of years as we’ve come from crisis to get the numbers up. We’re now positioned where we can respond and hopefully, we won’t get back to that state again.”

As far as recruiting doctors with more specialized skills, Hoffort added that Sun Country is a great resource for them. The health region identifies doctors and he said they have access to that pool as well.

There are 11 doctors working in the city at the moment, and Hoffort said the hospital is very happy with the work being done by its resident physicians.

“The doctors we have practicing now are doing a tremendous job. Certainly, they’re a part in handling the needs of the patient.”

St. Joseph’s is also looking to get involved in a residency program, entering the matching process in 2014. Physicians that are looking to find facilities to complete their two-year residency for family medicine will be matched with facilities like those in Estevan looking to provide that service.

“Discussions with the College of Medicine and everyone else looks like things are heading in that direction, and we’ll be successful in that.

“It’s huge. It’s a great opportunity for local physicians to train new students. It’s a wonderful opportunity to have students from, perhaps, even our own town come back and do their residency here. It’s great for our staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital.”

He noted they receive medical students at the hospital regularly throughout their first years of medical school.

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The Prairies are full of stories A Saskatchewan author is touring the province promoting homegrown and largely unknown stories.

Regina’s Deana Driver made a stop in Estevan last week as part of her fall tour promoting the importance of stories to Saskatchewan students. The tour started in Weyburn on Sept. 18, and the following day, she made stops at Pleasantdale, St. Mary’s, Westview and Sacred Heart/Sacré Coeur Schools, before appearing at the Estevan Public Library and the Estevan Comprehensive School last Friday.

The journalist, author and book publisher is travelling around the province, encouraging students to share stories and develop a love of the written word.

“It has been great. It has been, really, a nice welcome,” said Driver of the hospitality she encountered in the Energy City. “The students have been so interested in the Prairie stories, and the Saskatchewan authors, Saskatchewan publishers and Saskatchewan books.

Lots of them have indicated an interest in reading and writing, which is really nice.”

Driver and her husband Al, a long-time editor with the Regina Leader-

Deana Driver Post, now have their own publishing company, DriverWorks Ink, which prints real-life stories from the Prairies as well as fiction.

She received a grant from

the Creative Industries fund, which has ensured the fall tour would go ahead and she would be able to market their work while speaking with students.

“(I want to) encourage them to read and read all sorts of materials to find something they enjoy reading and keep learning from it and keep growing

as a person,” added Driver.

“I encourage people who are interested in writing to keep writing, to keep working at it, to keep honing your skills. That’s what we, as journalists and as authors do. We try to improve our own writing every single time we write something.”

She reminds students and writers everywhere they shouldn’t expect to be perfect the first time.

Nobody ever is, so she wants burgeoning writers to seek help and feedback from professionals.

“I started writing books by accident,” said Driver of how she wrote her first book, based on the first 25 years of the Weyburn Inland Terminal.

“It was a really great way for me to get involved in the book publishing industry because somebody paid me to create their book,” she said.

She wasn’t wholly familiar with the history of the terminal or the impact it had on grain farmers across Canada, a legacy still felt by farmers today.

“As with all the stories, the more I found out about it, the more interesting it was and the more pieces needed to be shared with others. These people changed the way every

Canadian farmer was paid for their grain. I don’t know how many people in Saskatchewan know that. I certainly didn’t know that.”

As she began researching and conducting interviews for the book, she realized all the background struggles for the first farmer-owned-and-operated terminal in the country, noting that operation of the terminal nearly collapsed on a number of occasions.

Last weekend the Drivers set up their display of published works at the trade show in Carlyle, the Homespun Craft Show and Sale. They will be back in Estevan this weekend to set up for the annual Estevan Business Expo Showcase.

The tour will continue until the start of December, with Driver visiting schools, libraries and trade shows each weekend, and it will also send them into Manitoba and Alberta.

She said the tour is a great way to showcase the Saskatchewan stories written by Prairie authors who many in the province may not know about.

“We put the books out there because we believe in the stories, and we believe it’s important to share those stories of unsung heroes and fascinating Prairie people.”

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Making It Official

The new helipad at St. Joseph’s Hospital was officially opened last Friday in a ceremony following certification by Transport Canada Sept. 17. Honourary guest Marlin LeBlanc was invited to cut the ribbon as a patient whose life was saved thanks to the STARS ambulance.

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Estevan Mercury

September 27-29

Showcase returns for 20th year Estevan’s annual business showcase will be marking a milestone when it kicks off on Friday.

The 2013 edition of showcase marks the 20th year the event will give businesses from throughout Estevan, Saskatchewan and Western Canada the opportunity to shop their products to the public.

This year’s event will run from Friday to Saturday in the Estevan Leisure Centre, with the majority of exhibits located in Affinity Place and the Icon Centre.

Becky Howie, the events manager for the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, said the organization is excited to celebrate the milestone.

“I know everyone has a good time at Showcase just to kind of check out everyone’s wares and do some shopping and browsing,” said Howie, who added that Showcase has been sold out since July and will have over 90 booths. She added there will be a good cross-section of businesses from within and outside of Estevan.

“I’m not sure of the

exact number of local businesses but there are local businesses, businesses from Saskatchewan and also some from Alberta and Manitoba.”

Howie said that diversity also extends to the products being displayed at Showcase as the list of exhibitors ranges from home-based operations to large businesses.

“We’ve got homebased, cars and RVs, jewellry and food … you name it, it’s there. It’s an awesome event that also helps out the local non-profit organizations

like the Rotary and Elks.

They get some good funding from it and it goes to some good organizations in town.”

Howie said an added feature for the 20th edition of Showcase is that the Collage Multicultural Festival will also be held at the leisure centre, giving those in attendance the chance to experience Estevan’s growing ethnic diversity.

The event runs on Friday from 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Full lineup for Collage’s return Despite getting a late start on their planning, the organizers of the 2013 Collage Multicultural Festival have put together a strong lineup for this year’s event.

The celebration of Estevan’s growing multicultural community will run from Friday to Saturday at the Estevan Leisure Centre. The majority of events will be held in the multi-purpose room while there will also be booths located in the hallway of the leisure centre.

Melanie Mantei of Southeast Newcomer Services, the group that has taken over operation of Showcase from the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, said they are pleased with the way Collage has come together in the three weeks since they were approved for funding.

“We have 15 booths in total, we have a kids zone that will be in the multipurpose room and that is also where the live performances will be,” said Mantei, who added they still have one booth available for interested parties.

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The Skin and Bones drum troupe will be one of the performers at the 2013 Collage Multicultural Festival.

(File photo) will kick off Friday with Estevan Combat Sports and Fitness who will conduct a Jiu-Jitsu demonstration. They also have one spot available for Friday night.

Saturday will feature a full day of events begin-

ning with Walking Eye Magic who will have a performance for children in the morning and an illusionist show in the afternoon.

Returning to Estevan Saturday is the Skin And Bones drum troupe who

have performed their mix of African and Middle East drum beats at past Collages.

The day will also feature performances from the Drewitz School of Dance, Larissa Bouvier and the Chug Wah Kung

Fu Centre of Regina, who will perform a high energy lion dance and Kung Fu demonstration. Estevan’s Filipino community will also be part of the day’s activities.

Mantei said Sunday’s schedule has a few open-

ings but they are excited to have the East Indian dance group Gidha, who will treat the audience to a pair of shows, one of them with members of Estevan’s Sikh community. Also set for Sunday is the Me’ira belly dance group and the popular Third Town Band.

As for the booths, Mantei said a number of them will feature ethnic foods.

“We have a large variety of booths for everyone,” she said.

Mantei added that even though they got off to a late start, she and her co-workers are pleased with the acts that will be performing as well as the number of different ethnic groups that will be represented.

She said they would also like to thank their sponsors: Citizenship and Immigration Canada, SaskCulture, SaskLotteries and the Energize Estevan Fund, which is run by the Estevan Hotel Association.

“I hope people will enjoy the festival because it has been a lot of fun to plan,” Mantei said.

Folksy Flair

Regina’s Tyler Gilbert performed at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum last Friday night to kick off the gallery’s fall concert series. Gilbert performed songs with his folksy flair before about 15 concertgoers.

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Canada Revenue making stop in Estevan as part of Community Visit Program.

Stocking The Shelves

Estevan’s Salvation Army location was abuzz with activity on Saturday morning as the annual Canada Post food drive helped stock the shelves for the coming winter.

Canada Revenue officials to visit Estevan Estevan businesses will be getting a visit from the Canada Revenue Agency in October.

The Canada Revenue Agency has announced representatives from the Saskatchewan Tax Services Office will be making a community visit in Estevan from Oct. 1-3, as part of the CRA’s Community Visit Program. Individuals from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Finance will also participate in the visit to Estevan.

The release noted that CRA officers conduct community visits as part of their outreach program. The purpose of these information visits is to ensure that business owners are aware of the information and services available to them. During the community visit, these representatives will provide information and answer questions on topics such as filling out tax forms and filing on time, and will help business owners access any further information they need from the CRA. These visits reflect the CRA’s belief that, given the right information and the right services, individuals and businesses will comply with Canada’s tax laws.

The community visits are also an opportunity for the CRA to address the risks associated with the underground economy — a set of behaviours that includes business activity that goes unreported or under-reported. The underground economy is often associated with the exchange of goods and services for cash where no records are kept.

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1C10-22-1C10-21-4-9 10G299 CPEC Wawota ................................................................................................................................8-13-12-33 13G261 Canelson #26 ...........................................CPEC Viewfield ......................................................... 3C5-13-8-10 13i179 Questerre Hz ...............................................................................................................7B12-35-2C10-34-6-30 12D331 Mosaic K1 Esterhazy 1 WSW .......................................................................................................

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3B12-23-4B12-22-1-16 12K076 Advance #4 ............................................. CPEC Viewfield Hz ...........................................6C12-2-4C12-3-8-9 13G145 Canelson #23 .......................................... CPEC Hoffer Hz ..............................................1A1-14-3A1-11-1-14 12E307 CPEC Viewfield .................................................................................................................3C4-12-3D1-12-9-9 13i220 DZ #1 LTS Fertile Hz .................................................................................................................1B4-17-1C10-7-6-30 12E169 ......................................................V40C Tableland Hz .........................................1A1-14-4D16-2-1-11 13G383 Precision #275 ............................. CVE et al Weyburn Unit Inj 2Hz ................................. 1B2-11-1C12-2-6-14 CPEC Viewfield ..............................................................................................................2C12-19-1C16-24-8-9 13i240 V40C Redvers Hz ...............................................................................................................4D6-8-3D8-8-7-31 13C062 13G326 Panther #1 ..........................................Canera Tatagwa N 2Hz ......................................4B4-35-4B13-23-6-16 13i24 Canera Willmar 2HZ...................................................................................................... 10B16-33-1B8-33-5-3 12C096 CPEC Viewfield WSW .........................................................................................................................9-10-8-9 13i228 Legacy Steelman Hz .......................................................................................................5C13-10-1B13-9-4-4 12J173 CVE Weyburn .................................................................................................................................15-26-6-12 13B039 4B1-24-2D1-13-7-30 13A034 CPEC Hoffer Hz .................................................................................................................3A4-14-4B4-2-1-13 13i229 RROI Ryerson Hz ............................................................................................................

Legacy Steelman Hz .....................................................................................................2D16-14-2D16-13-4-4 12L261 Shooting Star Fairlight ......................................................................................................................1-20-11-30 13i227 Legacy Steelman Hz .....................................................................................................4C12-13-1C12-14-4-4 13A116 CVE Weyburn ..................................................................................................................................8-18-6-13 13E061 Tundre Antler Hz ............................................................................................................ 5D16-24-3A1-24-7-30 13B239 Questerre et al Ryerson Hz .............................................................................................. 3B4-32-3A4-31-8-30 13i226 CVE et al Weyburn Unit Hz ............................................................................................... 1B6-3-6A10-3-6-13 12J008 CVE Weyburn ...............................................................................................................................12-30T-6-13 12L063 RROI Ryerson Hz ............................................................................................................ 5C5-36-3A8-36-6-30 12B395 VOC Redvers .......................................................................................................................................6-8-7-31 13i225 CVE et al Weyburn Unit Hz .............................................................................................1D13-9-3B3-16-6-13 10B263 Arc Tribune ......................................................................................................................................15-32-3-14 12K341 PBEN Moosomin ............................................................................................................................13-31-13-31 12L261 Shooting Star Fairlight ..................................................................................................................... 1-20-11-30 12A364 Rio Tinto Sedley ..............................................................................................................................4-20-14-16 13i219 Lakeview Weyburn Hz .................................................................................................. 2B2-24-3B11-13-5-14 11K442 Epping et al Bellegarde SWD ............................................................................................................3-15-6-31 13B239 Questerre et al Ryerson Hz .............................................................................................. 3B4-32-3A4-31-8-30 12B199 Sparton Ceylon ...............................................................................................................................16-29-6-18 131224 Enerplus Skinner Lake 2Hz............................................................................................. 4A1-16-3A1-15-4-17 12K234 Highrock Lightning ..............................................................................................................................3-8-8-32 13G386 Hilsdale Rocanville ............................................................................................................................

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Police investigate accidents and assaults during a busy week Estevan Police Service (EPS) members were engaged in a busy week of maintaining the law and responding to a variety of mishaps and misdeeds within the community.

On Sept. 13, EPS personnel responded to a complaint of a semi-trailer truck driver tailgating another vehicle on the highway while approaching Estevan. This incident remains under investigation and charges are pending.

Later that same day, a dispute between a landlord and tenant erupted and then escalated to the point where threats were uttered between the two parties, so the event remains under investigation by the EPS. In the early morning hours of Sept. 14, police located a 25-year-old man walking down the middle of a city street. The man was heavily intoxicated so he was lodged in cells until sober and charged with being intoxicated in public.

EPS members also had to respond to a call regarding an intoxicated man in the Estevan Shoppers Mall later that day.

Police found the man who was carrying an open container of alcohol. He was also heavily intoxicated so was taken into cus-

tody and charged with being intoxicated in public.

On Sept. 15, police set up an investigation into a misuse of credit card and fraud incident after two women used a fraudulent credit card to pay for a hotel room over the weekend.

Police have identified the suspects, and the investigation is ongoing.

City police also attended to a three-vehicle collision that occurred on Kensington Avenue near a business turnoff.

It was determined that a 36-year-old man was at fault and during their investigation police arrested the man on suspicion of being impaired by a drug and/or alcohol.

As their investigation continued, police determined there were not enough grounds to lay an impaired driving charge against the driver but he was charged with three other traffic offences that had contributed to the collision.

Police reported that passengers in one of the vehicles involved in the incident

EPS blitz results in over 40 tickets

Law enforcement agencies throughout Saskatchewan, including here in Estevan, issued what is being called a shocking number of tickets during a two-day blitz last week.

Dubbed Operation Student Safety, the SGI sponsored blitz resulted in more than 800 tickets province wide, 352 for speeding in a school zone.

Locally, the Estevan Police Service issued 43 tickets, 29 of which were for speeding in school zones.

Cst. Warren Morrical, the supervisor of Traffic Services for the EPS, said the issue of speeding in school zones is an important one to the department and something they place a large emphasis on.

“Whenever we’ve got kids involved it is a priority for us,” Morrical said.

“Anything we can do to keep them safe, we are go-

ing to do, so in the school zones, it was a provincewide blitz. We do receive weekly complaints from parents, teachers or administrators, specific to complaints regarding school buses or speeding in school zones or turning around, those types of things.

“I would suggest even one a week is too many so I can tell you, from our perspective, as the supervisor of the Traffic Services section, my guys have pretty much a standing mandate that every day we will be in those school zones at the appropriate times, attempting to address those concerns and educating people and making sure that it doesn’t happen a second time.”

Along with the 29 tickets for speeding in a school zone, the EPS issued five tickets for speeding in non-school zones, three for failing to wear a seatbelt,

five for cellphone usage while driving and one for disobeying a red light.

Provincially, law enforcement officers issued: • 352 tickets for speeding in a school zone • 179 other speeding tickets • 125 seatbelt violations • 61 cellphone violations • 30 tickets for failing to stop at stop sign/red light • 20 tickets for jaywalking • 8 tickets for failing to yield to a pedestrian • 60 various other tickets According to SGI, last month’s province-wide blitz focusing on intersection safety, Operation Crossroads, resulted in a total of 452 tickets.

sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital for further assessment.

On Sept. 16, police were called out to another motor vehicle accident where they learned one vehicle, driven by a 16-year-old woman had struck a parked vehicle. There were three occupants in the vehicle she was driving and she and a front-seat passenger were transported to hospital by ambulance for further assessment and treatment.

The driver was charged with two offences under the Traffic Safety Act. On Sept. 17, EPS members were called to a motel in the city to assist staff with an unruly patron. The 41-year-old man was arrested for being intoxicated in public and was lodged in cells until sober.

EPS members also began an investigation into a sexual assault incident that occurred on or about Sept. 6. This matter is in the early stages of investigation.

On the evening of Sept. 16, police were called to the northeast area of the city to follow up on a complaint of a man attempting to light a cab driver on fire with a lighter.

When police arrived on the scene, the suspect fled on foot but was soon taken into custody following a short pursuit.

The 45-year-old suspect was charged with assault, resisting arrest and being in breach of a probation order. He was held in custody until he made a court appearance.

In the early morning hours of Sept.

18, EPS members were called to a city hotel where they found an intoxicated man sleeping in the lobby. They arrested him and charged him with being intoxicated in a public place. Upon further investigation they learned the man had urinated on the furniture in the lobby, and during the arrest procedures, EPS members found him to be in possession of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) so he was charged with being in possession of a controlled substance and for being in breach of his probation order.

He was retained in custody pending a court appearance.

On Sept. 18, EPS members received another call regarding an intoxicated man who was seen drinking alcohol in a parking lot. The man first tried to hide some beer when he saw police approaching and then he attempted to run away from them.

A short foot race ensued, and the man was subsequently arrested and lodged in cells after being charged for being intoxicated in public.

A second man was arrested on the same charge later that night following a complaint registered with police.

EPS members also responded to one false alarm at a local business during their night shift.

On the night of Sept. 19, EPS members received a call regarding a fight in progress at a local business. When they arrived, police arrested one man and charged him with assault and for being intoxicated in public.

Two men were arrested for impaired driving and driving while their bloodalcohol content was over .08 per cent on Sept. 19. They now have a scheduled court date.

Former councillor charged with fraud, theft A former Estevan city councillor is now facing charges of fraud and theft relating to alleged incidents with a former employer.

Rodney Beatty, who served as an Estevan councillor from 2009 to 2012 and is a former president of the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, made his first court appearance on Sept. 9, answering to charges of fraud exceeding $5,000, theft exceeding $5,000 and is accused of knowingly causing a local financial institution to act upon forged documents as if they were genuine.

Information provided by the Estevan Police Service noted the timeline for the fraud and theft allegations is between Jan. 1, 2011 and Dec. 5, 2011 while the allegation regarding the forged documents involves incidents between March 21, 2011 and Nov. 6, 2011.

EPS said there is no alleged wrongdoing in regards to Beatty’s time as a councillor, and all charges are in regard to a former employer of the Estevan man.

Beatty’s court matters have been adjourned and his next appearance is set for Sept. 30.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

Adult Art Classes Fall 2013

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH

Participant Locations Open All Day

FREE FOR ALL AGES

Different Events at Each Location

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SOURIS VALLEY MUSEUM

Hwy #39 West 306.634.5543 • Rope Making • WhirlyGigs • Historic Games • FEATURING • Hay Rides from 12:00-2:00pm

ESTEVAN ART GALLERY & MUSEUM

118 4th Street 306.634.7644 • Button Making • FEATURING • Guided Tours from 2:30-3:30pm

ESTEVAN PUBLIC LIBRARY

701 Souris Ave. 306.636.1620 FEATURING • Pumpkin Bread in a Jar from 4:30-5:30pm

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Stars for Saskatchewan 2013-2014 concert season: Celtic Tenors – Musica Intima – Elmer Iseler Singers Ballet Jörgen (Romeo & Juliet) – Guy & Nadina – Everything Fitz

Stars for Saskatchewan Koncerts for Kids

PINTEREST CHALLENGE Are you addicted to Pinterest, but CHALLENGE tired of pinning things and never PINTEREST trying them? Then take the Pinterest Challenge at the EAGM and join Are to Pinterest, tiredFor of our pinning andwill never us asyou we addicted stop pinning and start but doing! first things class we be trying them?

Then take the Pinterest Challenge at the EAGM and join making a fall yarn wreath. us as we stop pinning and start doing!

For our first class we will be WHEN: September 26, October 24, December 5 making7:00 a fall yarn wreath.

TIME: - 9:00pm WHEN:$15/person September(materials 26, October 24, December 5 COST: included) TIME: 7:00 - 9:00pm INSTRUCTOR: Karly Garnier COST: $15/person (materials included) CANVASES INSTRUCTOR: Karly DECORATIVE Garnier Create your own DIYDECORATIVE decorative canvas, using collage and painting CANVASES techniques, displaying personal photos and mementos. Participants Create your own DIY decorative canvas, using collage and canvas. painting are encouraged to bring in their own items to include on their techniques, displaying personal WHEN: Wednesday, October 16 photos and mementos. Participants are encouraged TIME: 7 - 9pm to bring in their own items to include on their canvas.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 16 COST: $40/person TIME: 7 - 9pmKarly Garnier INSTRUCTOR: COST: $40/person HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: INSTRUCTOR: Karly Garnier THANKSGIVING ENTERTAINING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: ENTERTAINING Have you ever glancedTHANKSGIVING at the cover of a home design magazine and thought,

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Home for the Holidays delivers budget conscience editorial Thanksgiving Entertaining where we will create a centerpiece and wine glass style whilst prepping you for the upcoming holiday season. Join us for accessories.

Thanksgiving Entertaining where we will create a centerpiece and wine glass WHEN: Tuesdays, October 1, 8 (2 weeks) accessories.

TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 pm WHEN:$35/person/class Tuesdays, October 1, 8 (2 weeks) COST: (materials included) TIME: 7:00 - Karly 9:00 pm INSTRUCTOR: Garnier COST: $35/person/class (materials included) INSTRUCTOR: Karly Garnier BEGINNER DRAWING: FIGURE DRAWING This two-session course introduces participants to drawing the human face BEGINNER DRAWING: FIGURE DRAWING and figure using various drawing tricks of the trade. Elements such as shadThis two-session course introduces participants to drawing the human face ing and line will also be discussed and demonstrated. and figure using various drawing tricks of the trade. Elements such as shadWHEN: Tuesdays, Nov. 5, 12 (2 weeks) ing and line will also be discussed and demonstrated.

TIME: 7:00 - 9:00pm WHEN: Tuesdays, Nov. 5, 12 (2 weeks) COST: $60/person (materials included) TIME: 7:00 - 9:00pm INSTRUCTOR: Amber Andersen COST: $60/person (materials included) FOR THE HOLIDAYS: INSTRUCTOR: Amber HOME Andersen ARSENIC AND OLD LACE - A VICTORIAN HALLOWEEN HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: ANDwill OLD LACEand - Asip VICTORIAN In this class,ARSENIC participants munch on hauntedHALLOWEEN pairings of food

Call For Adult Art Instructors!

The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum is seeking artists and crafts people to serve as instructors for our adult art classes.

Don’t miss out on this exciting creative opportunity!

Contact Karly at 306-634-7644 for more information.

2013 Member Art Show The concept is simple….buy a membership to the EAGM and receive the opportunity to display one piece of artwork in the Gallery! For more information please contact Amber at 306-634-7644.

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and beverages to get ideas for their party. There will also be a discussion of In this participants willelements munch and sip on haunted ofup. food how to class, pull together diverse to create a fantasticpairings party set and beverages getmake ideasafor theirVictorian party. There will also be awork. discussion of Participants will to also ghostly inspired framed Particihow to pull together diverse elements to create a fantastic party set up. pants must be 19 years or older.

Participants will October also make WHEN: Tuesday, 15a ghostly Victorian inspired framed work. Participants7:00 must- be 19 years or older.

TIME: 9:00pm WHEN: Tuesday, October 15included) COST: $35/person (materials TIME: 7:00 - 9:00pm INSTRUCTOR: Amber Andersen COST: $35/person (materials included) INSTRUCTOR: AndersenMon to Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm | Thurs 10:00am - 9:00pm│(P) 306 634 7644 │ (E) eagm@sasktel.net │(W) www.eagm.ca │118 - 4th Amber STREET │HOURS: │118 - 4th STREET │HOURS: Mon to Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm | Thurs 10:00am - 9:00pm│(P) 306 634 7644 │ (E) eagm@sasktel.net │(W) www.eagm.ca

At The Library...

Programs are FREE!

Toddler Time: September 10 - October 16 Ages 18 months - 3 years Tuesday or Wednesday @ 10:00-10:30 Stimulate your child’s imagination and pre-literacy skills by participating in action rhymes, songs, crafts and great stories!

Missoula Children’s Theatre Secret Garden”Singers ~ Celtic Tenors – Musica Intima – “The Elmer Iseler Story Time: September 10-October 17 Ages 3 - 5 years Tuesday @ 10:45-11:30am or Wednesday or L’Aubergine Burletta (a new generation of stanchly modern clowns) ~ et Jörgen (Romeo &Daiko Juliet) – Guy & Nadina – Everything Fitz Fubuki (reinventing traditional Japanese drumming) and Wide Open Theatre: “Massive Munsch” (stories come alive with puppets)

Koncerts for Kids And we are CALLING ALL ARTISTS!

for submissions in our Annual Art Show ~ Missoula Children’s Theatre “TheAdjudicated Secret Garden” November 28 – December 20, 2013 Aubergine Burletta (a new generation of stanchly modern clowns) ~ __________________________ Fubuki Daiko (reinventing traditional Japanese drumming) and you have a passion in the arts and would like to encourage others, our Visual Wide OpenIf Theatre: “Massive Munsch” (stories come alive with Arts committee is looking for instructors & committee members. Call Joyce for details 306.421.5886

puppets)

Thursday @ 1:30-2:15 Stories, fingerplays, songs and crafts make up this fun program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness.

Baby Time: Thursday, September 26 @ 10:30am or Monday, September 16 @ 7:00-7:30pm For babies up to 18 months & their caregivers. Songs and rhymes, bounces and books! This is a fun, interactive parent-child program that ends with a baby-inspired craft.

TEEN & ADULT PROGRAMS – FREE! Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Every Tuesday @ 5:30 Welcome back! Join Katharina Ulbrich for an introduction to the German language. This is an ongoing program and will take place at the library every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:00. The classes are designed to be fun and non-competitive; those who want to learn faster will get extra homework. All ages welcome. Held in partnership with the Estevan & District German “Feundschaft” Society.

And we are CALLING ALL ARTISTS! 306-634-3942 • Book sale: Sept. 26, 27 & 28 • www.estevanartscouncil.com for submissions in our Annual Adjudicated Art Show To pre-register or for information call 1-306-636-1621 November 28 – December 20, 2013 __________________________ RECYCLING COMING SOON! RECYCLING COMING SOON! RECYCLING COMING SOON! RECYCLING COMING SOON! RECYCLING COMING SOON!

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Join our team at the City of Estevan!

We are currently seeking people who have the desire to grow with us, and serve your community. We work at rock concerts, hockey games, maintain the Parks operate Zambonis and all forms of heavy equipment.

We make a difference to your friends, family and neighbors every day.

• Tired of working 12 hour shifts or longer?

• Working long stretches without a day off?

• Routinely miss your kids, sporting events?

• Can’t stand to miss another family function?

Openings exist for Laborers, Events staff, Executive Assistant, Facility Managers, Foreman and an Electrician.

We offer a competitive wage; benefits and great pension plan. Enjoy stability and opportunity for a strong work life balance.

For further information, please contact: Kelvin Pillipow - Human Resources 1102 – 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Email – hr@estevan.ca

If your answer was nothing then contact the Estevan Fire Rescue.

They can fix the problem.

306.634.1850 1101 3rd Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 0R6

The Estevan Leisure Centre Running (0-5 km) Class Starting Oct. 7, every Mon/Wed/Fri at 11:00 am.

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Hours of Work: Full Time - Monday to Friday Duties and Responsibilities: Enforcement of City of Estevan Bylaws, Property Maintenance, Parking Enforcement, and Animal Control.

Respond to incoming complaints and general public inquiries regarding Bylaws.

Issue tickets for Bylaw offences and maintain a daily report management system.

The Successful Candidate: Must possess a valid driver’s license Must have suitable computer skills Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Must be able to work independently and efficiently.

Must be able to understand and work within the justice system.

Must pass a Police Security Clearance Process.

Successful applicant will be placed on a one year probationary period.

Applications are available at the Estevan Police Service. Return completed applications including a resume to: Chief of Police Estevan Police Service 301-11th Ave. Estevan, Sask.

S4A 1C7 Phone: 306-634-4767 Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Anyone interested can email fitness@estevan.ca or leave your name at info centre desk @ 306-634-1876.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (Dispatcher) Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills. This person will handle incoming telephone calls, general public inquiries and complaints, and will communicate via radio transmissions with members on patrol. Must be able to work independently under stress as well as produce a high degree of accuracy.

Application packages can be picked up at the Estevan Police Service or mailed out upon request. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please return the completed package with an updated resume in a sealed envelope to: Chief of Police Estevan Police Service 301-11th Ave.Estevan, Sask.

S4A 1C7

The City of Estevan intends to tender the following projects in the next few weeks The projects are the following:

• Rehabilitation of Kensington Ave. North (Gravel Road) • Rehabilitation of Woodlawn Ave. South (Gravel Road) • Rehabilitation of 11th Ave. South (Gravel Road)

CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN

SASKATCHEWAN LOTTERIES COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM The City of Estevan, Leisure Services Division is accepting applications from organization’s within the City of Estevan who are involved in sport, culture and recreation and are seeking financial assistance. Non profit organization’s whose sole purpose is to provide sport, culture and recreational programming may be eligible for funding. The grant must be used for program development.

The Application Deadline is Friday September 27, at 4:00 pm for programs or projects held from October 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014.

For further information or to receive a grant application, please contact the Leisure Services Office at: City of Estevan Leisure Services Division 701 Souris Avenue, Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 2T1 306-634-1880 • leisure.office@estevan.ca

SERVICES REQUIRED The City of Estevan requests proposals to provide maintenance, sales and support services to the Estevan regional airport. Detailed specifications in regards to the contract can be requested by any interested party by contacting Jeff Ward, City Treasurer at 306-634-1813 or by email: citytreasurer@estevan.ca The City of Estevan reserves the right to accept the tender proposal that best meets its requirements and the lowest or any tender is not necessarily accepted. If interested, parties are invited to respond by forwarding sealed envelopes marked “Airport Contract Services” to the following by 3:30 pm, Monday, September 30th, 2013.

Attention: Legislative Services City of Estevan 1102 4th Street ESTEVAN, SK S4A 0W7 Phone 306-634-1831 • Fax 306-634-1828

Highway 47 Roadway Surface Rehabilitation and Upgrades- Phase 1 The City of Estevan is undertaking Construction of Curb and Gutter replacement, Median replacement, roadway surface rehabilitation, Watermain crossing replacement, Valve replacement, Driveway and Blvd Restoration Construction on: Highway 47 - (CP Rail Tracks to Wellock Road) King Street - (13TH Avenue to Cundall Drive) This work would require closure of immediate areas of excavation and may necessitate parking restriction in adjacent areas. This work will commence during the week of July 07, 2013 and expected to be complete on October 15, 2013 (subject to weather condition).

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Safety Construction site could be dangerous.

If you have children, please ask them to keep a safe distance from the site. We will take every precaution to ensure public safety, but we need your assistance to constrain the natural curiosity of younger children. Please DO NOT attempt to go close to areas of open excavation.

Theft or Vandalism If you see any act of vandalism, theft or anyone suspiciously tampering with equipment, signage or barricades please contact 306-421-1952, the Site Foreman or after hours call Police.

Questions and Concerns The City of Estevan, Engineering Services apologize for any inconveniences that this work may cause and thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience. If you have any question or concerns, please call at 306-634-1820

for the next session of Spin Classes at Estevan Leisure Centre

October 10 - November 12 • 12:10 pm Registration fee: $100 Call info centre desk at 306-634-1876 to register.

DO YOU PAY YOUR UTILITIES OR TAXES ONLINE? If you have moved and currently pay your taxes through your online banking, please note that your utility and tax account numbers will have changed. To ensure your payments go into the correct accounts and to avoid interest, please be sure to update your account numbers online to correspond with your most recent invoices. Thank you.

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With a three-goal lead halfway through “I thought our power play looked relatively the third period, the CanElson Drilling Estevan good. Our special teams are working fairly well, Bruins looked like they were on their way to especially considering the time of year. The winning back-to-back games to start the Saspenalty kill was good, the guys worked hard katchewan Junior Hockey League season. on the kill,” said Lewgood. “It’s tough to see Alas, a stunning collapse followed, as the some of the positives right now but I’m sure Bruins allowed the Melville Millionaires to when we reflect and watch the video, we’ll see score three times in 10 minutes en route to a some of that stuff.

4-3 overtime loss Friday.

“The biggest thing for us is we gotta be Kelvin Walz capped the comeback just 10 more consistent. We gotta play hard every shift seconds into overtime when his pass attempt and not have letdowns like we had (Friday).” deflected off a Bruins defenceman and past Melville outshot Estevan 39-26 on the goaltender Matt Gibney. night.

Estevan had won 4-2 on Thursday in Froese and the power play were also cenMelville in the first game on the SJHL slate tral figures in the win on Thursday. this year.

Froese scored an unassisted marker just Bruins head coach and general manager shy of the seven-minute mark, although the Chris Lewgood, said his team started to lose Mils would take the lead before the end of the control in the second frame, when Gibney manperiod, with Reeve and Alex Devillier tallyaged to stop all 15 shots fired his way. ing power play goals in the second half of the “I think in the second period we were takframe. ing stupid penalties and being on the wrong side Froese scored again, this time with the man of the puck and losing 50-50 battles. Luckily, advantage, only 2:34 into the second. our penalty kill was good in the second and it The Bruins added two more power play kinda staved them off for awhile, but a team Estevan Bruins left winger Darcy DeRoose carries the puck into the neutral goals in the third, courtesy of Daae at 8:57 and that’s as hungry as they were, you can only zone as Melville Millionaires forward Landon Farrell defends during the DeRoose with 45 seconds left. do that for so long and it showed late. We just Bruins’ 4-3 overtime loss on Friday.

“It was good to get a win, obviously, espedidn’t play a 60-minute game and it cost us,” cially on the road,” Lewgood said. “Melville’s Then with 3:31 to play, Landon Farrell flew down the Lewgood said. a team hungry to prove themselves and we’re a The Bruins took four penalties in the second period and left wing, cut in front and found the back of the net to close lot alike. We’re a little older team than they are, but teams although the Mils’ only power play goal came in the third, the deficit to one. on the rebound and working our way uphill. I think our The tying marker came with 26.6 seconds to go, with experience got the better of them (on Thursday), we were Lewgood said the constant penalty killing still took its toll.

“You lose momentum when you take stupid penalties. T.J. Reeve tipping a shot home to force overtime. able to outlast them, and (Friday) was the opposite. I think “I think we just let our foot off the gas a little bit. We they were hungry and they wanted to redeem themselves It’s easier to kill the ones that are good, hard-fought penalties, but we took some undisciplined ones. Whether you had them in the first couple, but we gave up a little bit and they came out here and they outplayed us.” kill them or not, you’ve got guys sitting on the bench that near the end. We just gotta play a full 60,” said Nicholas, On the injury front, Lewgood said Friday that rookie don’t play on the penalty kill and the guys that do, maybe a rookie defender who was paired with fellow 18-year-old right winger Lynnden Pastachak would miss at least anZach Douglas in the first two games. they get tired.” other week and maybe two with an injury suffered in the Although it was a disheartening way to lose in their pre-season. Left winger Wyatt Garagan (shoulder) was Following a spectacular fireworks display as part of the pre-game ceremony, the Bruins started in ideal fashion, home opener, the Bruins’ special teams were strong Friday day-to-day. getting two goals from newly named captain Tanner Froese and that gives them something positive to build on.

The Bruins hosted the Melfort Mustangs last night and in the first period.

First, Froese converted on a power play rebound nine minutes in, moments after linemate Austin Daae was robbed on the doorstep.

Less than two minutes later, Froese rocketed a shot from the side boards that beat Mils netminder Richard Palmer top shelf.

Froese was picking up where he left off the night before in Melville, where he posted two goals and two assists in the victory.

“I’ve got a bigger role this year, so they’re expecting a lot more from me. My game’s definitely stepped up because of it,” said Froese, who added that he enjoys playing with Daae.

“He always seems to get you the puck wherever you are and things are going well for us right now.”

Lewgood said Froese’s play in the first two games reflected the letter on his jersey.

“We’re a simple hockey team, we’re not going to play a real fancy game plan and (Froese is) the leader that way.

He plays every shift simple and does the right thing, makes Estevan Motor Speedway closed out the 2013 season with the popular enduro race on Sunday. The event good decisions, and I thought he and Nolan Nicholas, an- was won by Shane Stadnick. other guy who does the same thing, were probably our two most consistent players in games one and two.”

The second period was scoreless, despite being dominated by the Mils at times, including a lengthy 5-on-3. Lewgood had high praise for Gibney’s performance.

For drivers, the focus from 71 last year, but still cars were lined up again Although the enduro “I thought Gibney was awesome. He would’ve liked to was on survival, not speed. enough to make sure the in the infi eld, creating a usually draws a lot of have that last one back, but I reminded the guys of the first Estevan Motor Speed- cars were nice and cozy little more competition off people, Speedway marketperiod when he stopped a two-on-0 and some of the other way wrapped up its 2013 on the track. the restart. ing director Tracy Lewisplays he made. If it weren’t for him, we wouldn’t have been season on Sunday with The goal in the enduro Shane Stadnick, driv- Miller said the crowd on in overtime. We would’ve lost in regulation. We wouldn’t the popular enduro event, is to complete as many ing the No. 41 car, com- Sunday was a bit underhave that point.” which is aptly named, laps as possible while pleted just over 100 laps whelming.

The Bruins added to their lead early in the third period, considering the goal is avoiding other vehicles to win the race.

“The crowd was OK. as rookie defenceman Carter Forsyth fired a shot and Darcy to endure 90 minutes of and slogging it out through The trophy for the It was a nice day and the DeRoose was there to put in the rebound. rough conditions and more muddy conditions. Only b e s t - l o o k i n g c a r w a s admission price was low, Brady Constant got the Mils on the board with a than a little bit of contact. 16 cars finished the race. awarded to Chris Keber it was only $10 to get in. power play goal at 9:40 of the third, and that would open The ninth annual enSeveral times during of Moose Jaw, driving the The spectators I think were the floodgates. entertained for sure.” duro drew 54 cars, down the event, the remaining No. 36 car.

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Steelers earn tie with Sun Devils Late touchdown drive pulls bantam club into 38-38 draw It wasn’t a win, but for the Estevan Lions Club Steelers, it may as well have been.

In a season that began with five straight losses, four of them blowouts, the bantam club broke through with a 38-38 tie against the Regina Sun Devils on Monday.

The game was moved to Regina due to issues with officials after originally being scheduled for Estevan on Saturday.

Both teams now sit at 0-5-1 on the year.

Steelers head coach Phil Zajac said it was a nice change to play a team more on their level, after facing some top teams earlier this season.

“It gives the team some confidence and to realize when you consistently don’t win, you have to learn to win as well. It’s a real young team with lots of new kids this year. When you aren’t able to win a game, the psychology of it is difficult on you. Now we know we can play, and the score reflects it.”

Estevan trailed 22-14 at the half and needed a late touchdown to earn the draw. After fumbling the ball inside the Regina 10-yard line, the Steelers’ defence stopped the Sun Devils and got the ball back with 1:41 to play.

The Steelers marched down the

field, with Marshall Delorme — pulling double duty at running back and linebacker — carrying the ball to the 10, followed by a touchdown for Levi Pick, one of three for him on the day.

“That’s consistent with him getting better each week health-wise,” Zajac said of Pick, who was hobbled by an ankle injury earlier this year.

Cameron Rioux was among the other players to break into the end zone for the Steelers.

Zajac added that quarterback Andrew Kehler “had a great game, throwing the ball well and doing a good job of leading the offence.”

He said better execution was a big reason the Steelers’ offence was able to put up 38 points.

“It was them scoring and us answering. This is consistent with what we’ve tried to accomplish all year: Try to get better each week and play your best football when the playoffs come.

“We didn’t add any plays. We had good success with the big package, with Marshall and (Troy) Leptich in the backfield, which gave us good ball control and kept the other team’s offence off the field.”

The Steelers have two regular season games left. They visit the Yorkton Raiders on Saturday.

Steelers’ receiver Louis Halbgewachs brings down a pass during a recent game.

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Miners hit low point with loss to Alouettes Finding consistency is usually one of the biggest challenges when dealing with a team of young kids, and for the Estevan Sherritt Coal Miners, Saturday was a prime example of that.

A week after a 6-0 loss to Weyburn that was encouraging in a number of aspects, the Atom Miners fell 54-0 to the Regina Alouettes in the provincial capital.

Estevan dropped to 1-5 on the year, while the Alouettes improved to 3-2-1 in what was the final regular season game for both.

“It’s been a season of peaks and valleys and Saturday was definitely the lowest of the valleys,” said Miners head coach Wanda Harron.

“Whatever could go wrong, did. They intercepted the ball on us, they

Estevan Miners’ running back Kade Bachorcik tries to get away from an opponent during a recent game.

(File photo) ran the reverse perfectly on us, they ran up the middle on us, a pitch from our quarterback meant for one of our running backs went directly into the hands of one of their players, we fumbled.”

Harron said the difference between the Sept. 15 game against Weyburn and the loss to the Alouettes is puzzling.

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“Again, it was a bigtime lack of blocking. Defensively, it was likely our worst outing of the year.”

There were a couple of bright spots, as Sarkis Davidian and Kade Lukye each recovered a fumble.

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“I’ve been a coach full of sunshine and lollipops all season, but I tried yelling, I tried the nice ‘what’s going on out there, what do you see’ approach, told them we were disappointed in the effort. We even promised the kids pizza if they scored. But nothing worked.”

The Miners’ season isn’t over, as they will play the Regina Lions (15) in the Estevan Boston Pizza Bowl on Saturday in Regina.

“We’ll likely work on more blocking this week, polish up the tackling and maybe try some competitive games that involve football skills to light some fire under them.

“We have to try and get them to play for each other, play with pride, play like I know they can and get a W to end the season.”

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McKechney honoured by baseball hall induction Ronald McKechney’s stellar baseball career was recognized recently.

The Bienfait native was among this year’s inductees to the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, with the 29th annual induction ceremony taking place last month in Battleford.

McKechney, 77, joins his brother Gary (2009), Bob Burns (2003), Ray Frehlick (2005), Mel Murray (2006), the Ace Mud Mets (2008) and Don Dupuis (2011) as current or former local residents to be inducted to the Hall.

McKechney, who now lives in East St. Paul, Man., with his wife Margaret, said it was an unexpected honour.

“It meant a lot to me because I grew up in Bienfait and Estevan, played in tournaments there, had friends there. Baseball was a big part of being a Saskatchewanite.”

He noted help along the way from the many coaches and volunteers required to make a baseball team work, calling the game “a labour of love.”

McKechney spent nine years with the Estevan Maple Leafs in the Southern Saskatchewan Baseball League, a tenure that included winning the league championship in 1956.

He also won his first of two batting titles in 1959, receiving the Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy after sporting a batting average of .380.

The Maple Leafs folded in 1962, leaving McKechney without a team.

“We wrote a few teams and Swift Current said, ‘Come on out and you can work and play ball here,’” he recalled.

McKechney would find more success with the Indians, winning two more league championships in 1963 and 1965.

He tore up the league in 1965, posting a .403 batting average to win his second title. He was also awarded the Rogers Memorial Trophy as the league’s most valuable player.

What was his secret at the plate?

“Batting rocks over the sheep fence with a stick,” McKechney laughed. “I grew up on a farm, and that’s what I did part of the time when I was bored. I wasn’t a good runner, I was slow. I had a good arm. My dad taught us not to strike out, that was a shame to do that. He played a little baseball. It was just concentration, confidence and knowing the strike zone.”

Along with his career in Saskatchewan, McKechney also spent two years playing with the Bemidji State University Beavers from 1959-61. He captained the team his second year and had also been captain of the BSU hockey team the previous season.

“I was a little older when I went down there. There were a lot of young players there. The calibre there was about the same as Saskatchewan. Bemidji was not a big baseball school,” said McKechney, who switched from second base to catcher when he joined the Beavers.

“I enjoyed Bemidji and the area, and that set up my career in coaching and teaching physical education. I was very fortunate to have those experiences.”

McKechney spent some time catching for his brother Gary in Estevan and later played some at third base in Swift Current.

He later got into coaching, acting as a player-coach in his last year with Swift Current. A decade later he spent a year as a player-coach with the Thunder Bay A’s, posting a batting average of .312 in the process.

Although there were certainly lots of achievements he could hang his hat on, McKechney said just the experience of playing at a high level is what stands out to him now.

“Everything was a highlight, just putting on the jersey every day.”

McKechney was one of 17 individual, team, family and community inductees this year. The other players inducted included Jim Flynn (Carlyle), Larry English (Medicine Hat, formerly of Hazlet), Elwood Ferguson (Lloydminster), Garnet Hannon (Kindersley), Neil Hogg (Swift Current), Brian Lampitt (Battleford), Ira McKnight (Indianapolis, formerly of Saskatoon), Wayne Pusch (Regina Beach), Rodney Rhinehart (Maidstone), Bill Sittler (Wilkie), Rupert Talbot (Canwood) and Larry Tollefson (Parksville, B.C., formerly of Moose Jaw).

The Moose Jaw Regals and Jansen Red Sox were inducted in the team category, while the Kohlman family of Macklin and the community of Hazlet were also honoured

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ECS volleyball season underway The season has begun for the collection of volleyball teams representing the Estevan Comprehensive School.

The high school is fielding six teams this year: boys and girls squads in the senior, junior and freshman categories.

The senior boys team is coming off a year that saw them start provincials red-hot before losing to a strong Meadow Lake team in the quarter trials.

Senior boys coach Nathan Johnson said there are plenty of Grade 12s on this year’s team.

“We’ve got a real strong group of returning players, so expectations are

pretty high.”

Setter Keiron Gallipeau is back for his third year as a starter, while power hitters Kale Little and William Tabbernor return. Grade 10 student Carson Perkins joins the team as a right side hitter. Layton Stropko and Logan Hertes will be key players in the middle.

“It was great to get all our returning Grade 12s back. We were a little uncertain on some of them coming back,” said Johnson.

The Elecs have already played in two tournaments.

In Weyburn Sept. 6-7, they lost only one round-robin game, against Oxbow, before beating Weyburn in the semis and losing to Oxbow

in the final.

This past weekend, the team played at a University of Saskatchewan tournament in Saskatoon that featured 24 teams.

The Elecs went 4-1 in the round-robin, losing their only game to Prince Albert Carlton. They got a tough draw in the quarter-finals, losing to Prince Albert St. Mary’s.

“It was good to go up there and see where the level of competition is at,” said Johnson, noting that both Prince Albert teams are strong, as well as Meadow Lake.

They will play a tournament at the University of Regina this weekend.

Their home tournament is Oct. 4-5.

Meanwhile, the senior girls will hold their home tournament this weekend, running Friday and Saturday. They have already played in two tournaments, travelling to Regina Sept.

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The freshman girls team has their home tournament on Oct. 11, with the junior girls hosting theirs a week later.

Senior regionals are Nov. 8-9, with the boys in Moose Jaw and the girls in Swift Current. Provincials are the next weekend, with the boys in Weyburn and the girls in Yorkton.

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Last Days Of Summer

A beach volleyball tournament was part of an event held Saturday at the Boundary Dam Beach portion of the Woodlawn Regional Park to celebrate the completion of new courts.

Bruins name Froese captain

The Estevan Bruins were easy choices. Where it becomes tough is leavfilled their vacant captaincy ing other guys out, and we not long before their season actually considered splitting opener on Thursday, selectletters and things like that ing Tanner Froese to wear because we’ve got some the C. other leaders in the room, The right winger from guys that are very positive Estevan is entering his third and can fit that responsibiland final season with the ity. But we decided these team. are the guys and I’m pretty “The captain was a nosure the guys in the room brainer for me. I just felt the Tanner Froese would back us up on that,” guy has led so well right from Day 1 and the boys gravitate to him. Lewgood added.

Froese, who is off to a red-hot start He’s one of those guys who isn’t trying to be a leader, he just is, and that was easy,” with four goals and two assists in his first two games entering last night’s contest said Bruins head coach Chris Lewgood.

“We saw that right from the condition- against Melfort, said it’s “a pretty big priviing camp we had in the summertime. He lege” to wear the C for his hometown team.

“It means a lot to me. It’s pretty special. was our most fit player in fitness testing.

The leadership was there right from the start I’ve been watching hockey here my whole so we knew it would carry over on the ice.” life and now I’m playing for them and The alternate captains are left winger wearing the C, so it’s a pretty big honour.”

Froese is coming off a season that saw Austin Daae, centre Hudson Morrison and him tally 13 goals and 27 points, after redefenceman David Robertson.

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Bruins get caught in old habit

Even with a new coach and a litany of new players, sometimes it takes time to get rid of old habits.

The Estevan Bruins looked like they were on their way to a 2-0 start to the SJHL season on Friday in their home opener against the Melville Millionaires.

Having beaten the Mils 4-2 the night before, the Bruins led 3-0 halfway through the third period when a familiar foe we’ll call the late collapse reared its ugly head.

Anyone who watched their share of games last year knows the story, or a version of it: Melville scored three times in 10 minutes, then took it in overtime.

The Bruins played a great first period Friday and were rewarded with another strong night from new captain Tanner Froese.

That changed in the second though. The ice seemed tilted at times as the Millionaires dominated possession and should have had at least a couple of goals, except that Matt Gibney was there to stop them.

Indeed, Gibney was the star of the night for the Bruins, stopping 35 shots. The overtime winner went off a defenceman and there was little he could do on that one.

We’ll likely see plenty of different combinations yet as players move in and out of the lineup, but one of

DeRoose and Morrison developed pretty good chemistry last year, and DeRoose is off to a solid start; it’s only a matter of time until Morrison follows suit. Johnstone opens up space for them with his physical game and is no slouch offensively either.

The Bruins will get Wyatt Garagan back soon — he was day-to-day entering last night’s game against Melfort — and Lynnden Pastachak should be back within 10 days. Those two will add a lot to the forward corps in their own ways.

On the back end, rookie Nolan Nicholas and sophomore Zach Douglas formed the Bruins’ best pairing in the home-and-home set. Nicholas looked remarkably composed and consistent for a rookie and will make a real impact if he keeps that up. Douglas played a sound two-way game.

It’s a very long season but, as the 2012-13 Bruins found out, a bad start can doom you, so it’s important that the club rebounds from Friday’s breakdown.

Josh Lewis Hear Me Out the encouraging things for the Bruins Saturday was the play of their top two lines.

Froese responded to being given the C by coming out on fire, with six points in two games, and the Bruins need him to continue being a primary source of offence.

Austin Daae could have a big year, and he looked dangerous against the Mils, playing well alongside Froese. Corey Kosloski has been nothing but impressive since training camp, and while I don’t see him sticking on the first line, he brought a mix of skill and grit to that unit.

The second line of Darcy DeRoose, Hudson Morrison and Ben Johnstone also brought it on Friday.

Contact Josh Lewis at 306-634-2654 or sports@ estevanmercury.ca. Let’s see what John Scott’s face looks like when he has to deal with Colton Orr and Frazer McLaren on Nov. 15.

Riders in rough shape after third straight loss It was an up and down weekend for Rider pride.

It began on a definite high note Friday evening with the 2013 Plaza of Honour induction ceremony, as Rider greats Gene Makowsky and Eddie Davis were inducted into the franchise’s version of a Hall of Fame.

Makowsky spent 17 seasons in Green and White while Davis toiled for nine campaigns and each player was a vital component of the 2007 Grey Cup championship squad.

There were plenty of smiles and laughs as the pair was inducted by Rider defensive coordinator Richie Hall and assistant general manager Jeremy O’Day. The entire 2013 Roughrider team was in attendance as they all heard what it takes to be a champion, and a Hall of Famer.

The dinner drew 1398 patrons to Regina’s Credit Union Eventplex and when it was over, a cheque for the proceeds amounting to $225,000 was presented to the football club.

Then on Sunday, Canada’s Team got down to business as they hosted the B.C Lions in a monumental West Division showdown. With a victory the Riders would earn a share of first place, while a loss meant they’d be tied for second place.

Chalk it up to the latter.

Rider quarterback Darian Durant gave up two fumbles, which the Lions quickly converted into 10 points, while kicker Chris Milo hit the upright on two field goals. That all added up to an opportunity for B.C. kicker Paul McCallum to stroke a 42-yard field goal with no time left, which he did, and the Lions rode out of Saskatchewan with a 24-22 victory.

Second place was theirs, while the green guys were left to pick up the pieces.

While the gaffes likely are the direct reasons why the Riders lost the game, Durant could leave the stadium knowing he did more than his fair share to win. When

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Rider coach Corey Chamblin was as straightforward and honest as I’ve ever heard him when addressing the media post-game. He admitted that “now is just not our time,” and that, due to injuries, the club isn’t fielding the same squad which allowed them to race out to a 5-0 start.

“I told the players there’s enough doubters outside the room so don’t start doubting inside the room,” Chamblin said. “We know what we have to do. It’s football. It doesn’t matter who’s playing. We have to be ready to play.”

Chamblin asserted that they have a good football team and if they keep pushing, they’ll get out of the funk in which they currently find themselves.

Perhaps it was summed up best by the Riders’ Taj Smith, who led all receivers with 104 yards through the air.

“We just gotta play better football,” Smith surmised on our post-game show.

If it were only that easy. But this team, which jumped out to the best start in franchise history at 8-1, didn’t turn into a bunch of bums overnight.

However, the question now is: when will it be their time?

Rod Pedersen Rider Insider he walked off the field for the last time, with 38 seconds remaining, his team had a 22-21 lead after a last-minute Durant touchdown toss to Weston Dressler.

But it wasn’t to be. The loss was gut-wrenching, Saskatchewan’s third in a row to drop its record to 8-4, but there was an inspirational scene in the game.

With four minutes left and the Riders down by six, the club recorded a disheartening two-and-out. However, unlike in the past, no one left the building. There were 39,373 souls in the stadium and each one had faith their team could pull it out.

Alas, they weren’t rewarded. But it was a signal to me that the Rider Nation is still behind their team and will be with them right to the end. No matter how this plays out.

For daily Rider news, follow Rod on Twitter at @sportscage.

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Estevan Motor Speedway held its annual enduro event on Sunday, with 54 cars mucking it up in the smash-em-up derby. (See B1 for results.)

Government rink SJHL rivalries renewed grants to continue

Saskatchewan Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Kevin Doherty announced on Friday the Community Rink Affordability Grant, originally launched in September 2012, will be offered again this year.

The grant program provides communities, schools, non-profits and First Nations who register with a $2,500 grant per indoor ice surface. For example, a rink containing both an indoor skating surface and an indoor curling surface could register for two grants worth a total of $5,000.

“Last year, our government invested nearly $1.7

million in 554 facilities in 387 communities,” Doherty said. “This grant is the result of a 2011 election promise and we’re happy to be able to deliver on it once more. That is one of the advantages of our growing province — the ability to invest in sport and recreation facilities.”

The provincial government is committing $1.7 million to the grant this year, which aligns with the number of applications received in 2012.

The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association will again administer and deliver the grant.

“We are pleased to

partner with the Government of Saskatchewan again this year on this initiative,” Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association president Darrell Lessmeister said. “These funds will certainly help sustain community rinks across the province. We received plenty of positive feedback from community members affected by this grant and hoped the Government of Saskatchewan would choose to fund the program again.”

To register, complete the online form on the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association’s website at www.spra.sk.ca.

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League began its 2013-14 season with a busy weekend of games.

The weekend featured 11 games, including five each on Saturday and Sunday.

Aside from the Estevan Bruins and Melville Millionaires splitting their games on Thursday and Friday, five other divisional rivalries were renewed with homeand-home series.

On Friday, the Kindersley Klippers defeated their arch rivals, the Battlefords North Stars, 3-1; the La Ronge Ice Wolves edged the Nipawin Hawks 2-1, the Melfort Mustangs upset the Flin Flon Bombers 3-0, and the Weyburn Red Wings also pulled off a surprise win, beating the Yorkton Terriers by the same score.

The next day, Kindersley completed

a sweep of their home-and-home by beating the Stars 6-2 in North Battleford; Flin Flon garnered a split with Melfort with a 2-0 win at home; La Ronge beat Nipawin again with a 6-4 road victory; Yorkton fought back with a 4-2 win over the Wings at home; and the Humboldt Broncos started a home-and-home with the Notre Dame Hounds, beating them 4-1 on home turf.

On Sunday, the Broncos edged the Hounds 3-2 in Wilcox.

Through two games, Bruins right winger Tanner Froese led the league in scoring with four goals and two assists.

Not far behind were Sebastien Beauregard of La Ronge and Cody Thiel of Kindersley, who each had three goals and an assist.

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Capping Off Donation

Albert Petrash of the Estevan Knights of Columbus presents Lt. Brian Bobolo with a $500 cheque from the K of C’s head office in Connecticut, representing a bonus rebate donation to the local food bank operated by the Salvation Army. The K of C had raised and donated $1,700 for the food hamper program, which then triggered the follow-up donation from their head office.

Wait times continue to decrease

Saskatchewan patients continue to receive surgeries sooner, thanks to improvements in how surgical care is planned and delivered.

“Eight out of 10 patients are receiving surgery within three months – a remarkable accomplishment,” Health Minister Dustin Duncan said in a recent press release. “We challenged our health care providers to make a breakthrough in surgical care. They are now making the final push toward our goal that by April 2014 no patient has to wait more than three months for surgery.”

The latest provincial wait times numbers show that, as of July 31, 80 per cent of

patients were having surgery within three months of their referral from a surgeon and 91 per cent within six months.

The release noted that after earlier setbacks, Regina - Qu’Appelle Health Region has made major strides recently, reducing the number of patients waiting more than three months for surgery by 32 per cent, from 5,692 on September 30, 2012 to 3,864 on July 31, 2013.

Increased provincial funding for the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative has resulted in a seven per cent boost in the number of surgeries performed so far in the 2013-14 year. Patients have received

28,492 surgeries in the first four months of the fiscal year, up from 26,567 performed April 1 to July 31 in 2012.

The latest monthly data update indicates as of July 31, there were 6,105 patients waiting more than three months for surgery. This is a decrease of 61 per cent (or 9,237 fewer patients) compared to the start of the; initiative in April 2010 when more than 15,000 patients were waiting more than three months.

Nine out of 10 health regions are providing surgeries to more than 90 per cent of their patients within six months.

There were 18,525 patients waiting for

surgery in the province on July 31, 2013, down from 26,743 in November 2007 and from 27,585 when the Surgical Initiative was launched in April 2010.

The province committed $70.5 million to improve access to surgery in the 2013-14 fiscal year. About 89,000 surgeries will be performed in Saskatchewan this year, an increase of 7,000 from last year.

Information about the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative is available at www. sasksurgery.ca. The website also features the Specialist Directory, which empowers patients and their primary care providers to compare options for surgical care.

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By Norm Park Of The Mercury Subterfuge, spies, intrigue, military fronts or international peacekeeping.

Take your pick because it’s all on display at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum until the middle of November.

Two encompassing exhibits were opened for general public viewing last Thursday evening with artists in attendance to talk about their work and vision.

Barb Hunt’s well-travelled artistic pieces crafted from well-worn military uniforms of Canadian armed forces personnel in Bosnia and Afghanistan is featured in the main gallery with the title Lest We Forget.

Hunt’s work encompasses and includes the once very important Morse code that was essential for radio operators in the two World Wars.

Hunt, a pacifist, said she found allies within the Canadian military complex and recalled her days as a young girl, trying to get information about the First World War from her grandfather and then her father who was a radio operator in the merchant marines in the Second World War. “My grandfather was a machine gunner, probably the only reason he survived that war,” said Hunt, who said he refused to talk to her about his experiences in the trenches. She was only able to gather some of the information she felt was vital for the exhibit from her father who had heard some of the stories.

“My father was great at gauging distances, that

Linda and Jeff Gudmundson at the opening reception for their dual exhibit, Ladies, Gents, Partners and Spies at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum. The exhibit includes an artistic tribute to First and Second World War female spies and agents by Linda and a collection of wartime memorabilia from Jeff ’s extensive collection. skill helped him survive,” she said.

“His letters home were filled with flowing words … very descriptive, almost poetic, so I have completed a fabric poem, in Morse code, as a tribute,” she said at the opening reception.

The exhibit, or pieces from it have already been displayed in St. John’s, Victoria, Prince Edward Island, Montreal and Toronto since 2011.

The materials used in the exhibit were gleaned from the camouflage and other uniforms worn by troops in more recent times.

“When I was a child growing up in Newfoundland, I was like all other

children, I was in a world where nothing could go wrong,” she said.

Words from her grandfather who wrote home about the birds flying over the battlefields of Europe, stating that “they don’t seem to understand there is a war going on,” captured her attention and influenced her thinking from that point on.

“I am against war but not against the military.

The Canadian military is fabulous,” she said.

The other exhibit that opened that same night, is a dual effort from the husband and wife team of Jeff and Linda Gudmundson entitled Ladies, Gents, Partners and

Barb Hunt’s artistic tribute to the military, entitled Lest We Forget, takes a look from a pacifist’s point of view. The exhibit currently on display in the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum was given an official launching on Sept. 20 with an opening night reception shared with the Linda and Jeff Gudmundson military exhibit.

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Linda’s paper collage artistic work pays homage to female spies and counter intelligence experts … the women who worked as agents. Her work was inspired by a 1930s newspaper article she borrowed from her husband’s research papers that he was using to find background information for his hobby, the collection of military memorabilia, which is part of the dual exhibit in the community gallery at the EAGM. “I learned about a French female spy who was honoured for her First World War work, and I later learned there were a lot of women in espionage in the Second World War,” said Linda.

“There were a number of them in special operations executive roles. They did decoding work, mission work and served as couri-

ers. One woman, Audette, was tortured but managed to survive by allowing her mind to escape her body.

The Nazis kept her as hostage, hoping to use her as leverage in an exchange, but the war was ending and she was liberated in 1945.

While I was researching for this work, I understood how there was a sisterhood of spies,” she said.

Her husband’s collection now numbers over 3,000 items with a few hundred of them on display in the EAGM. Eight of his 26 military tunics and full uniforms can be seen along with a variety of swords and other weapons.

“I got the collecting bug when I was in Grade 3, and I found a Scottish/British helmet from the Second World War. I’ve been collecting ever since,” he said.

He does it through general auction sales, estate sales and now, online. He takes

pride in the research he does that allows pretty well each piece to have a story behind it. For instance, a Canadian army tank captain’s uniform is part of the EAGM exhibit.

It belonged to a tank commander whose unit was involved in the beachhead action at Dieppe.

“The tanks got hung up on the rocks, and we all know what kind of defence had been put up. They didn’t have a chance,” he said.

“Just touching these uniforms, you feel you’re touching humanity,” said Amber Andersen, director/ curator at the EAGM. “These uniforms are emblems of struggles of military personnel from different countries,” said Jeff.

Following brief addresses by the artists, about 35 gallery visitors enjoyed food and refreshments along with opportunities to talk informally with the artists about their work.

Some of the authentic military uniforms from Jeff Gudmundson’s collection will be on display in the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum until Nov. 15.

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Midale community happenings Catrina Moldenhauer Correspondent

The Midale and Area Recreation Board will be hosting their annual fowl supper on Sept. 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. Catrina has found thirteen of the sixteen turkey cookers needed to provide the turkey for the approximately 600 people that come for it. The turkeys and dressing is supplied by the board. Help is also needed to peel and cut the potatoes and turnips on Saturday at 9a.m. This usually only takes an hour or two, so please come out and help if you have some spare time. Bring your own peelers and knives. The catering club has graciously agreed to help the recreation board again this year. Everyone not cooking a turkey is asked to please supply a pie or other desert. For more information please call Catrina Moldenhauer.

The Midale Recreation Board’s Annual Trade, Craft and Bake Sale will be held this year on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m until 4 p.m. Call Catrina Moldenhauer to book your table. Tables are $20 each.

The Midale Rink’s cell phone number is 306-458-7555 and is equipped with voice mail, call display, texting and e-mail. The Midale rink’s email is midalerink@gmail.com. If you need to book ice on the hockey side, book meetings, wedding receptions, etc. on the curling side, please call this number. If you would like to book ice on the curling side, please get in touch with Brad Eggum or Joe Vilcu.

The Midale Lions Club is already planning for their fall projects. Bingo dates will be held Oct. 6 and Dec. 8 will be the Christmas bingo. They will be held at 2 p.m at the Midale Seniors Centre.

The Santa Parade this year will be held on Nov. 2. Please start preparing your floats, ponies, wagons or whatever you would like to put in the parade. The parade will gather and start from Manley Park and will start at 11a.m so please be at the park by 10 a.m. The judges will be there as well as the first responders. There will be different categories this year but all prizes will be ribbons for first, second and third places. After the parade, the Lions will be having a lunch at the Midale Civic Centre at a minimal cost of $5. They will also have a fishpond at a cost of 3/$1. The Lion’s members are quite excited and hope you are too and they would like you to please invite your friends to do an entry as well. Please call Marilyn or Wayne Gust to enter a float or for more information.

Midale Skating Club is pleased to announce they have found a coach for the CanSkate program to run again this year. The coach is coming out of Weyburn and the club is so thankful to have found her. Skating will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 – 5 pm. Registration was held on Sept. 19 but if you were unable to attend please call Michelle Kleinsasser to register your child. The cost of the skating this year is $160. It will run from mid-October until near the end of March.

If you were unable to attend Midale Minor Hockey’s registration, please text Angela Carlson to register.

If you are in need of a release for members joining other teams outside of our community, please call Terry Hauglum. For more information please call Terry Hauglum. Right now Midale has an initiation team that will practice on Wednesdays from 4:30 – 5:30 pm and a novice hockey team that will practice on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7 pm. Both teams will practice Saturday afternoons as well when not playing in games and tournaments. Midale also has a rec. team that plays in the Estevan league and the senior team that plays in the Big Six Hockey league. For information on the rec. team call Colin Rosengren or Cody Martin. For more information on the senior team call Ryan Thompson. The recreaction board is hoping to have the ice in by mid-October.

Thanks to the SCC parents and other parent volunteers, the hot lunch program is starting up again in October. This year the parents will be in charge of the menu, grocery shopping, preparation and serving of the lunches. Because of this, there will be no late orders accepted.

All forms must be turned in by the date specified or your child will not get a hot lunch. Please make all cheques payable to Midale SCC. The Midale SCC and Senchuk Ford are hosting Drive One 4 UR School on Sept. 28 from 9 am – 3 pm. Take a free test drive and Ford of Canada will donate up to $6000 to our school. You must be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license. This is the same day as the Junior boys and girls Home Volleyball Tournament.

For those parents getting a criminal check done in order to drive students to school

events, the RCMP asks that any parents living in town and those who live north of Midale to please go to the Weyburn RCMP Detachment to get it done. For those parents living south, please go to Estevan. You will need to take your ID with you, your driver’s license, passport or birth certificate.

A school safety and security letter was sent home. Please read it as it contains important information. This will also be posted on the school website. www.cornerstonesd.ca The Midale Seniors regular meetings are going to change from Tuesday’s to Wednesdays at 2 p.m beginning in October. The seniors are going to celebrate Seniors Week on Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. There will be musical entertainment and lunch provided.

All are welcome to attend.

All M.C.S. families are reminded to please send their $30 yearbook fee as soon as possible if you haven’t already done so. The purchase of one book per family is necessary to ensure the school has a yearbook.

Midale resident Donald Gordon Larson passed away on Sept. 12 at the age of 76 years.

Donald is survived by his son Zach Larson; his daughter Tracy Jacobs; brother Ken (Helen) Larson; sister Inez (Wally) Price, brother Glenn Larson, sister Grace Thompson; brother Elwood (Lorraine) Larson; brother Rae (Linda) Larson; family friend Graham (Alison) and Kaden Peterson; as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.

A service of remembrance for Don was held on Sept. 16, from the Midale Baptist Church with Pastor Michael White, officiating. Interment followed at Westphalia Cemetery, Midale, SK. Lunch was held after the interment at the Midale Baptist Church. For family and friends so wishing, donations in memory of Donald may be made to Zachary Larson Trust Fund, 73 Goldenglow Drive, Moose Jaw, Sk, S6J 1N7.

Until next week Midale and area, have a great week!

Trinity Tower notes Peggy Bolton Correspondent “The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.” Eric Hoffer A correction from last week – the item was the Senility Prayer not the Serenity Prayer as published.

Leona Selk recently visited her grandson in Saskatoon and her sister and other relations in Moose Jaw. Debbie Bulych from Regina visited with her mom Rita Verbeem and husband Andy last week.

Luverne and Dianne Bod went to Colonsay, for the weekend to visit their daughter Jennifer and Kelvin Hollman and granddaughters, then all went to the Roughrider game on Sunday for Luverne’s birthday it was a great time.

Thanks so much Jennifer and Kelvin.

Visiting the Boltons was Russ and Martha Timmons from Brooks, Ab. We would like to wish Luverne Bod a happy birthday.

The staff and residents of New Hope Pioneer Lodge in Stoughton honoured Pastor Virgil Anderson following the service on Thursday Sept. 12 in recognition of 25 years of faithful service. A certificate of appreciation was presented and cake was served to all.

Virgil and Ethelda Anderson attended the interment service in Yorkton for Ruth Boyd, Sept. 17. While there, they visited with Ethelda’s brother Clifford and wife Pat of Kitchner, Ont., and niece Judy Busardo and Tracy Schneider of Ottawa.

Thirty plus residents really enjoyed the meal from the Anglican church fowl supper. We really appreciate them delivering it to us.

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Esther Nagel who passed away last week. We will miss this kind, gentle lady Plans are being made for our soup and sandwich fundraiser with funds to be donated to the United Way. They can use volunteers if anyone has an hour or two to donate.

Another senior story to share A couple in their 90s are both having problems remembering things. During a checkup, the doctor tells them they are physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember.

Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair.

“Want anything while I’m in the kitchen?” he asks. “ Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?” “Sure.” “ Don’t you think you should write it down so you can remember it?” she asks.

“No I can remember it.”

“Well I’d like some strawberries on top, too.

Maybe you should write it down, so as not to forget it?”

He says, “ I can remember that. You’ll forget that, write it down?” she asks.

Irritated, he says, “ I don’t need to write it down, I can remember it!

Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream – I got it, for goodness sake!”

Then he toddles into the kitchen. After about 20 minutes, the old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs. She stares at the plate for a moment.

“Where’s my toast?”

Until next week God bless and keep smiling.

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St. Joseph Health Care 60 and Over Club notes Auxiliary Betty Baniulis Correspondent Our meeting began with our auxiliary prayer, Sharon Heintz conducted a memorial services for Alda Vanderhurk, Mary Rog and Isabel Barel.

Roll Call (24 attended) Minutes of the June meeting were read and approved.

Vanilla raffle won by Doreen Hagen.

Correspondence – SHAA conference Oct. 22 and 23 in Moose Jaw at Sportsman Centre. Treasurer report Darla Wilhelm.

Committee reports. A motion to accept all reports by Mary Lou Audet, second by Jean Dukart.

Secretary – Eva Hagel reported on the planning of the 75th Anniversary of Hospital and Auxiliary on Nov. 25 -29.

Elections Committee – Ginger An-

derson, Nola Joseph and Sharon Heintz.

President – Sharon and Nola will share the meetings. Anita Barnstable, secretary – Eva Hagel, Treasurer – Darla Wilhelm. Past president Audrey Loustel.

Installation of officers by Ginger Anderson.

New business – two loaves of sandwiches for United Way, Darla Wilhelm and Marge Heidinger. The two members to represent St, Joseph’s Health Care Auxiliary for the United Way interview are Sharon Heintz and Nola Joseph.

Our Tea and Bake sale is Dec. 4 1-3 p.m. Motion was made to have silent auction.

Birthday girls: Mary Martin Drader, Marge Heidinger and Vena Daes.

Farewell to Rose Owens who is moving to Saskatoon.

Positive signs for the economy A pair of new reports are casting a positive light on the province’s economy.

Growth in Saskatchewan’s manufacturing sector led the nation in July of this year, with sales jumping 6.3 per cent over last year. Manufacturing sales totalled $1.3 billion, a record for the month of July.

On a year-over-year basis, sales dropped 0.1 per cent nationally.

“Manufacturing is a driving force behind the success of our provincial economy, and to see this fairly significant rise over last year is good news for business and good news for overall economic progress,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “Not only did we have the highest increase in the nation, but July’s numbers set another record for the month.”

Monthly gains were also made in July with Saskatchewan posting a 3.4 per cent rise, the second highest in Canada.

“Saskatchewan’s manufacturing companies have a solid reputation for providing quality products in demand in the global marketplace,” Boyd said. “We are proud of the innovative and successful businesses that are filling that market

demand while at the same time creating jobs and opportunities in our province.”

A separate report noted that the number of beneficiaries collecting Employment Insurance in Saskatchewan dropped in July by 3.6 per cent over the previous month, according to a report issued by Statistics Canada last week.

This was the third largest decline in the country, tied with Newfoundland and Labrador.

“Since January of this year, Saskatchewan has had the lowest unemployment rate of all provinces,” Economy Minister Bill Boyd said. “Our economy remains strong, creating and maintaining job opportunities and that strength continues to be reflected in the drop of those seeking EI benefits.”

Year-over-year, there were 10,160 beneficiaries receiving regular EI benefits in the province in July 2013, a decrease of 7.1 per cent from July 2012.

Although Regina saw a small increase in regular EI beneficiaries of 0.8 per cent, Saskatoon saw a drop of 8.5 per cent annually.

Estevan Bruins Annual General Meeting Tuesday, October 15 7:00 p.m.

Taylorton Room, Days Inn

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Shirley Graham Correspondent

The Sunday school teacher was describing how Lots’ wife had looked back and turned into a Pillar of Salt. Jason interrupted and proudly announced, “My mother looked back while driving and turned into a telephone pole.”

The BBQ held on Thursday Sept 12th was very well received, with over 50 members and guests. Hamburgers were prepared by M&M meats; along with salads and dessert provided by the club. Looking forward to next year!

Here are the winners of the Bridge Tournament played on Sept 18th. In first place were Jo Waldner and Gord Freedon from Lampman. Second place went to Carrie Liptick and Margaret Sawyer from Estevan and third place was taken by Dorothy Hewson and Jean Malma from Kennedy. Congratulations to you all!

Thursdays Cribbage winners are with first place going to Al Fellner, second to Dick Willows and third was to Colin Renwick.

Story of the week..

A woman becomes ill at home, and her husband calls 911 to get an ambulance.

The operator says she’ll send someone out right away. “Where do you live?” the operator asks. “At the end of Eucalyptus Drive.” says the anxious husband. “Can you spell that for me?” the operator asks. There is a long pause. Finally the man says,” How about if I drag her over to Oak Street and you can pick her up there?”

Have a good day.

North Portal news

By Betty Baniulis Correspondent

Bridge was held at the home of Margaret Baniulis with two tables on Sept. 16. High honours was Dorothy Fuchs. Second high was Brenda Schindel.

Visiting Gene and Margaret Baniulis last week was Margaret’s cousin Barbara Szasz of Spiritwood. On Sept. 20, they all drove to Carlyle to help celebrate Barbara’s parents Bert and Florinsa Hall’s anniversary.

David MacDonald of Moose Jaw, has been hospitalized in the General Hospital in Regina for a week. He is Bette MacDonald’s oldest son. Bette’s family from North Portal have been with her all week, but have now returned to their homes.

The community wishes a speedy recovery.

Visiting with Rev. Brenna Nickel for a week were her parents, Ken and Denise Nickel from Rockaway, NJ.

Radius Credit Union and Torquay

Credit Union would like to

announce a recommendation for

a merger of their entities to their

membership. Radius Credit Union has 5 rural branches in Avonlea, Ceylon, Ogema, Pangman and Radville and Torquay Credit Union has 2 rural branches in Torquay and Tribune.

Over the course of the past several months Torquay has determined that it would be in the member’s best interest to consider partnering with a larger, like minded credit union. Several credit unions were approached, after careful consideration the Board of Directors agreed unanimously in recommending to their membership that a merger be pursued with Radius. “Capacity issues have been a driver, our members have been asking for some time now for an increased product and services suite. This merger of two like-minded rural entities will allow us the capacity to honor those requests” said Ann Favreau, CEO of Torquay Credit Union.

“A larger more diverse asset base will provide operational economies of scale and improve efficiencies allowing for enhanced member value” said Ted Struthers, CEO of Radius Credit Union. “We have had a positive long term working relationship with Torquay Credit Union and look forward to strengthening that relationship.”

The merger would see Radius Credit Union with $244 million in assets and 46 staff. Both entities are strong supporters of their communities and their cooperative roots. Membership information meetings and voting meetings will be announced in the near future.

Partnering... for the Future

2013 Bird Dog Classic

The 2013 Bird Dog Classic committee is proud to announce that the Bird Dog Classic will once again run this fall. Registration will be in Goodwater on Friday Oct. 11 with the supper going on Saturday Oct 12.

At this time we would also like to again thank all of our sponsors from last year. With the proceeds from the event we were able to purchase and release 500 pheasants this fall. We are looking forward to receiving your support again this fall. If we have missed any sponsors on the list we are sorry. Thank you everyone.

Sponsors of the 2012 year were: • Auto Electric Supply • Frontier Peterbuilt • Canadian Linen Supply • Weatherford • Great Plains Ford • Maxim Truck and Trailer • Red Neck Chain and Rigging • Midfield Supply • Devon Milligan • Southern Bolt Supply • Mammoth Land Services • Barber Motors • Crossed Arrow Fencing • Cenovus Energy Inc. • Kal Tire • Menoutdoors • Ron Carson • Phoenix Inspection • C.D. Botkin Construction Ltd. • Great Plains Ford • Altus Geomatics • Weyburn Co-op • Dempsey Laird Trucking • Max White • GP Custom Contacting Ltd.

• Kenworth Custom Truck • McComb Automotive Supply • Acklands Grainger • Kendall’s Auto Eletric • Lawson • Westrans • Flex Energy Holdings • Karren Collins • A1 Party Rentals • New Age Electronics • Canadian Tire • Strom Diesel • Carsons • Gibsons • Fountain Tire • Purcell Jones and Robert L. Cato • Flint Energy • TS&M Supply • Brady Oilfield Services • Kevin Wanner • Goodwater Machine Shop • Tervita • Holiday and Company

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ApArtments / Condos-For sAle CONDO FOR SALE:408 Her itage Manor, unit 102. Over 50 condo, built in 1988. 1240 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms plus den. $250,000 or highest offer. Phone 306-4618778 or 306-634-4215

AVAILABLE BACHELORETTE

Archie Mantei 1928-2010 September 30, 2010 God took you home to prove to us He only takes the very best.

I miss you more each day For life will not be the same for me Since you’ve been called away.

I will always remember The way you looked.

He was my soul-mate for 60 years.

-Missed by Lois, Terry and Wilma,Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

In Loving Memory of Margaret Struble who passed away September 25, 2012.

A year has passed dear mom.

Since God called you away, But still we miss you, Each and every day.

God knew that you were suffering, That the hills were hard to climb, So he closed your weary eyelids, And whispered “Peace be Thine”.

-We miss you Mom. Love always, Your Family.

In loving memory of our grandma Margaret Struble.

A flower that once grew on earth Was taken from our sights, And now it blooms in heaven, Just as lovely and as bright.

We miss you grandma.

-Love always and forever. Brett and Staci

Out Of tOwn

This pretty brunette at 47, 5'6”, 132lbs has her hands full with two daughters, a farm she leases, a thriving business and several employees.

“Who would want me!” she said laughing.

“He is going to have to be a man who can handle a full life.”

I will take time for the right person. I don’t have to be at work, my employees can handle things without me.

Managing the farm takes a bit of work & I need to be there for the girls. I see myself with a man who is supportive, maybe a farmer who is looking for a family life. I have dated some, but not much. I really do need a man from a similar background as me. My dad still lives on our farm & I need a man who is close to his family as well.

Excellent 2 storey family home for sale in Redvers, SK. 2,160 sq ft, 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car attached garage on dual lot. Contact Mike or Nancy at 306-4523321 FOR SALE: In Stoughton: New modular home on own lot. 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths. Vacant. $8,000 d ow n ; Pay m e n t s $ 8 0 0 / m o n t h .

Must have good credit and be able to bank qualify. Phone 1-587-4348525.

Cabins Kenosee Cabin For Sale:1 1/4 storey (1005 sq. ft. ) 3 bedroom winterized cabin in the village of Kenosee. Includes all appliances(f,s,d,w/d), wood stove, 14’ x 24’ composite deck, large storage shed, cable connection. Upgrades; new water heater, metal roof, vinyl siding with extra insulation, recently painted inside. Asking $200,000. Call 306-487-2782 For pictures go to Kijiji.

ApArtments/Condos for rent Brand new 2 bedroom 1 bath fully furnished units in Lampman Lodge. Ready for occupancy. Non Smoking,no pets. Call for details 306-222-5213

Ready to join, Ready to meet, ready for love 100% confidential, 100% offline, 100% Personalized Matchmakers Select 1888-916-2824

For Rent . 2 bedroom condo- includes 4 appliances, parking spot.

Available November 1st. Phone 306-981-2163. $1,400. monthly For Rent: We e k ly Ra te s $ 4 0 0 /week. In Estevan Adult building.

O n ly N o n S m o k i n g. N o Pe t s.

Weekly maid service. Full Kitchen, free laundry. Free WiFi, Satellite TV. Parking with hookup. Phone 306-461-9981

www.selectintroductions.com Agriculture, remote, country, rural est 13 years guaranteed service, customized memberships, thorough screening process.

HARVEST HEIGHTS 542 Bannatyne Avenue 1 & 2 Bedroom Units. Utilities included. A/C, fridge, stove and laundromat. Parking with plug-ins.

Security entrance. No pets. For More Info Go to: www.apartmentsestevan.ca For Apar tment Availability and Pricing e-mail us: harvestheightsteam@gmail.com

Psychics TRUE PSYCHICS For answers, CALL NOW 24/7 Toll FREE 1-877-342-3032 Mobile #4486 www.truepsychics

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Grow Marijuana Commercially.

Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriot Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com. Tickets 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

METAL ROOFING, SIDING, AND TRIMS. 36” Tuff-Rib/Low-Rib Colo re d 8 3 ¢ / s q . ft . G a lva l u m e 72¢/sq.ft. Largest Color Selection.

Custom Trims Manufactured Inhouse 40 Year Warrant y. Call MEL-VIEW METAL 1-306-7524219.

PARK PLACE 402 PERKINS STREET FOR RENT: 1, 2 BR Apartments.

Air conditioning, 5 Appliances.

Fireplace in suites; Security doors.

No Pets!! For more information, Phone 306-634-4010 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. only, or see our Web site @ www.apartmentsestevan.ca

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Mobile/Pads For rent : Campsight, can be used year around. Any Size Camper.

Call after 10am. Phone 306-4216015

The Family of Mary Schiestel invite you to her forthcoming 90th birthday celebration on Saturday , September 28th from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Days Inn, Taylorton Room.

Let your presence be your gift.

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Macoun Home For Sale:Recently built modular homes with fenced land starting at only $190,000. ( 15 minutes west of Estevan).

1265 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home located on a 50’ x 150’ lot.

1000 sq. ft. pressure treated sundeck. Phone 306-421-3749 Mobile Home For Sale: Approx.

800 sq. ft. New windows, laminate floors, fresh paint inside, 8 x 12 porch. Must be moved. Offers.

Phone 204-726-8214 SMART. SPACIOUS. STYLISH. New 20 wide Moduline Homes available for immediate delivery! $109,900 delivered within 300 km of Medicine Hat. www.craigs h o m e s a l e s . c o m ; 1- 8 5 5 - 3 8 0 2266.

Lots & AcreAges for sALe For Sale 22 Acres with buildings.

35 miles N.E of Estevan on 361 highway.Balance of 1/4 available Asking 395,000. Phone 306-9496668 For Sale: One 120’ x 226’ lot .

Cherry Avenue in Roche Percee.

Please Phone 306-634-3565 Prime 10 Acre Parcels of Land 1/2 mile west of Estevan. Phone 306-634-7920 or 306-421-1753

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House for Sale At Bounday Dam Newly renovated. Two bedrooms.

Appliances included. Detached single garage. Phone 306-4212337 LUXURY ARIZONA golf course properties from $97,900. Investment or vacation home. Short and long term rental programs. Positive cash flow. Financing available!

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Houses for sale Pierson Carnival of Crafts 35th Annual, Pierson ,Manitoba Saturday , October 5th/13 11:30am to 5pm daylight savings time.

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B12 September 25, 2013

Large Level Lakefront Lot in sold out subdivision on Lake Dauphin, Manitoba. Semi-treed, flood proof, no building time limit. Trailers allowed. Close to boat launch. Great fishing. Owner moved to B.C. $43,000. Includes boat, motor and travel trailer. May sell separately.

Phone 204-761-6165

Space For LeaSe Space for lease in multi-unit building at 1314 3rd street.1040 sq. ft.

Available immediately. Phone 306421-1440

Office/Retail Office/ Retail Space for Lease: Great new office in downtown Estevan at the Pinetree Plaza.

Best retail value per sq. ft. 4002000 sq. ft. Available now. Phone 306-421-3749

Farms For sale FARM LAND for Sale in Lomond #37. 2 quar ters: NW 26-04-13 W2nd and SW 26-04-13 W2nd.

Please contact Gary Cooke (H) 306-477-2110 or (W) 306-9344010.

LAND/PASTURE FOR RENT FOUR QUARTERS OF FARMLAND FOR CASH RENT IN RM OF BROWNING: NW-09-0504W2; SW-09-05-04 W2; NW-1905-04-W2; SW-19-05-04 W2 .

Submit cash rent offers to Cheryl.wanner@doallind.com prior to October 7, 2013. If you require more information please give Cheryl a call at 306-471-7987

Farm Implements For Sale:1997 John Deere CTS Combine with pick up and 30’ straight cut header. 1976 Dodge 3 ton for grain truck.30’ John Deere 590 swather with pick up reels.10” x 70’ Brandt auger with full bin alarm like new. 1982 -2390 CASE Tractor. 1600 bushel older hopper bin. Various flat bottom bins. 870 CASE tractor with FEL,cab,power shift,bucket,bale forks,and new pallet forks. Phone 306-421-3374

Feed & Seed Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

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HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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FARMLAND WANTED

SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 66 1/4’s South Central - 18 1/4’s East Central - 74 1/4’s South - 70 1/4’s South East - 22 1/4’s South West - 58 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 55 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK QUICK PAYMENT. YMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

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20X22 $4,188. 25X24 $4,598.

3 0 X 3 6 $ 6 , 8 76 . 3 2 X 4 4 $ 8 , 7 0 0 .

40X52 $12,990. 47X70 $17,100.

One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

S T E E L B U I L D I N G S / M E TA L BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance o w e d ! C a l l 1- 8 0 0 - 4 5 7- 2 2 0 6 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Domestic cars

Domestic cars

LONG CREEK MOTORS Auto Sales & Service Since 1970

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CARS

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

USED CARS

2012 CHRYSLER 300 LTD Loaded, 19,600 kms ........................... $33,900 2010 CHEV COLBALT LT 57,000 kms .......................................... $12,395 2006 DODGE CHARGER RT 52,000 kms ...................................... $15,900 2005 DODGE MAGNUM SXT AWD .................................................. SOLD 2003 CAViLiER ................................................................................. $3,995

USED TRUCKS/VANS

2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Loaded ............................. SOLD 2012 RAM 1500 Longhorn Fully Loaded ....................................... $44,900 2012 RAM 1500 LARAMiE Fully Loaded ....................................... $39,995 2012 RAM 1500 LARAMiE Fully loaded......................................... $42,995 2012 RAM 1500 SLT Bighorn ....................................................... $34,995 2012 RAM 1500 CREW CAB LARAMiE 4x4 .................................... SOLD 2011 DODGE 3500 CREW CAB 4X4 ................................................ SOLD 2011 GRAND CHEROKEE LTD Loaded, 68,000 kms ................... $33,900 2011 RAM 1500 OUTDOORSMAN ................................................ $31,900 2011 DODGE JOURNEY RT AWD White ......................................... SOLD 2011 FORD F-250 XLT CREW CAB DiESEL..................................$31,900 2010 RAM 2500 5.7 Hemi SLT ....................................................... $25,995 2010 SANTA FE GL 35,000 kms .................................................... $21,900 2009 CHEV AVALANCHE LTZ Loaded ............................................ SOLD 2009 DODGE JOURNEY RT Loaded, red ...................................... $24,900 2009 FORD CREW CAB 4X4 XLT ................................................. $20,995 2008 RAM 3500 SLT Black, loaded ................................................. $29,900 2008 DODGE 2500 LARAMiE DiESEL .......................................... $28,995 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT ......................................... $15,995 2008 GRAND CARAVAN SXT ....................................................... $12,900 2007 TOWN AND COUNTRY ......................................................... $12,995 2007 HYOSUNG SCOOTER ............................................................ $1,600 2001 DODGE DAKOTA 4 dR, leather, loaded, 116,000 kms ........ $10,995

TRAILERS/MOTORHOMES/RVs

1980 TRAVEL AiR MOTORHOME, 24 Ft. ....................................... $6,500

11 Chev Impala LT 4dr factory warranty ..................................................$16,995 09 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr factory warranty, 53,981 km .........................$12,995 09 Toyota Corolla Low kms factory warranty...........................................$12,995 08 Chev Cobalt LT 2dr warranty, 100,900 km, 5 spd, was $9,995 .........................................................................................Reduced to sell $7,900 08 Dodge Avenger R/T AWD 4dr warranty..............................................$15,995 07 Chev Malibu LT 4dr warranty, 126,800 km ...........................................$9,995 07 Pontiac G5 SE 4dr warranty .................................................................$8,995 06 Honda Accord EX 2 dr warranty ...........................................................$9,995 06 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4dr warranty.....................................................$6.995 06 Pontiac Pursuit 2dr warranty, 5 spd, was $6,995.....Reduced to sell $5,995 05 Hyundai Accent GS Hatchback 2dr Low kms, warranty .....................$4,995 04 Chev Optra 5 LS H/B warranty..............................................................$5,495 01 Chrysler Sebring LX 4dr warranty........................................................$4,995 88 Ford Mustang LX Convertible 2dr warranty ........................................$5,995

TRUCKS, VANS & SUV’s

12 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4 factory warranty, 38,241 km..........................$23,995 11 Ford Escape XLT AWD factory warranty ............................................$20,995 11 Ford F150 Super Crew/Cab XLT 4x4 EcoBoost factory warranty ....$30,995 10 Chev Silverado LT Crew/Cab 4x4 Z-71 factory warranty, Flexfuel $25,995 09 Dodge Dakota Ext/Cab SXT 4x4 factory warranty .............................$18,995 09 Dodge Journey R/T AWD 7 Pass 84,000 km, warranty .....................$22,995 09 Dodge D150 Ram Quad/cab SLT 4x4 warranty .................................$18,995 09 Honda CR-V EXL AWD 4dr warranty .................................................$20,995 07 Chev Colorado E/C 2wd warranty ......................................................$11,995 04 Chev Silverado Z-71 Crew/cab 4x4 4dr warranty ..............................$14,995 02 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT QuadCab 4X4 warranty ...................................$8,995

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Obituaries

ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (ESTEVAN) St. Joseph’s Hospital relies on donations to fund equipment purchases. Your Memorial Gift honours your loved one and makes it possible for our hospital to continue providing quality care for Estevan and area residents.

A letter will be sent to the family acknowledging your gift; please include their name and address as well as your own. You will receive an income tax receipt.

Please send your donation to:

St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation Box 5000-203, Estevan, SK S4A 2V6 Phone 306-637-2474

Obituaries

Obituaries

SUTHERLAND, BERNIECE IRENE Berniece Irene Sutherland (nee Mayder): On September 13, 2013 a bright light in our lives known to us as a Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Auntie, Niece, Cousin and friend succumbed to the limitations of her worldly body and became a bright light in Heaven as she joined our Lord and those loved ones who had travelled on before her.

She was born on May 20th 1936, to Michael and Jennie Mayder in Nacmine, Alberta a coal miner’s daughter the fourth of five children.

As a young woman Mom moved to Calgary where she met the love of her life Ken at a dance. When he walked into the hall, she said to the group she was with that he would ask her to dance. They thought her quite cheeky, but he did ask her to dance and a few months later on August 17, 1957 they were married.

Over the next few years they were joined by a daughter and three sons.

Mom will be remembered as a warm woman who made friends easily, was quick to enjoy and share a good laugh but also could relay a no nonsense side with a raised brow and the phrase “I don’t think so”, an avid gardener who also enjoyed reading, music, sewing and knitting especially for her grandchildren.

She loved her children and grandchildren dearly, in recent years her face lite up each time she saw the wee faces of her great grandchildren. She will be sorely missed and we look forward to the day when we will stroll over Heaven with you Mom. Berniece was predeceased by her parents Michael and Jennie Mayder (one of the world’s best grammas), her wonderful brother Don Mayder, much loved sisters Vi Kidd and Rita Spyker.

She is survived by a legacy of people through whom her spirit will live on; her husband of 56 years Ken Sutherland, daughter Donalda and her children Courtney (Aaron with their children Owen and Molly), Collin and his children Mavik and Sarai, Leah (Jesse with their children Torsten, Loken and Sadie), April (Nathan and their daughter Emily), honorary grandchildren Sheena (sons Braydon and Leiland), Wendy (Mike with their children Zoe and Vayda) and David. Sons; Donald (Helen and their children Ken (Rachelle with their children Stephanie, Kamrin and Nadia), Jason and Veronica, Dale and Darrold(Kim). Her favorite little sister who could always make her smile right up to her last days Lynda (Darwin with their children Tia and Cory), Aunty Anne and special brother-in-law Jacob (Jim) Spyker. She will also be remembered by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Love you Mom No funeral service to be held. Direct cremation.

For family and friends so wishing donations in memory of Berniece may be made to Saskatchewan Kidney Foundation 1-2217 Hanselman Court, Saskatoon, Sask., S7L 6A8.

Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, Sask. (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333).

Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com “Our family serving your family”

Obituaries

WILLIAM “BILL” RAYMOND MOTT William (Bill) Raymond Mott was born in Cranbrook B.C. on March 25, 1926. He grew up in Cranbrook with his older sister Phyllis where they spent many years fishing and camping with the family. He moved to Victoria when he was 15 to finish his education. He joined the army during World War II and travelled on the boats that delivered ammunition around the Aleutian Islands towards Alaska. After coming out of the army he followed his parents to New Denver, B.C. in 1948.

In 1950 he met Eva and offered to drive her out to the golf course and give her some golf lessons. Bill and Eva married on October 6, 1951. Barbara was born in 1953, Nancy in 1956 and then a big move to Estevan, Saskatchewan where Jeffery joined the family in 1961. Bill worked for Dome and Producers Pipeline.

Summer holidays were spent returning to New Denver.

In 1987 they retired and moved from Estevan back to New Denver. Bill spent his time coffee-ing, golfing, boating and hiking in the mountains. In 2011 he and Eva moved to Camrose to be closer to family.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years Eva; children Barbara (Jim) North of Camrose, Nancy (Dallas) McNeil of Calgary and Jeffrey (Elandra) Mott of Lloydminster; sister Phyllis Davenport of Niagara Falls, Ontario; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Bill was predeceased by his parents.

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 21, 2013 from Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Eriksson officiating.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted in lieu of flowers to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, or to S.T.A.R.S. To send condolences please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

Burgar Funeral Home Camrose and Daysland (4817 51 Ave, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0V4) in care of arrangements 780-6722121.

“Dedicated Service Since 1906” Irene Isabel Bembridge July 19, 1926 – September 18, 2013 Irene Isabel Bembridge, late of Bienfait, Sask. passed away in Estevan, Sask. on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at the age of 87 years.

Irene is survived by her son Grant (Gay) Bembridge; grandchildren, Troy Hirsch, Chad (Treena) Hirsch, Jasson Bembridge and Jody (Clinton) Gervais; 11 great grandchildren; sonin-law Garry Hirsch; sister Verna (George) Thompson; nephew Buck Thompson and niece Candace Thompson.

She was predeceased by her parents, David and Edith Graham; daughter Gail Hirsch and husband Howard Bembridge.

A Memorial Service for Irene was held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Doug Third officiating.

Those so wishing may make donations to the Bienfait branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Irene's memory.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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Lisa Mitchell & Kyle Petterson ................................ September 28, 2013 Monique Belanger & Kevin Ley ...................................... October 5, 2013 Natasha Mydonick & Brad Tinant ................................... October 5, 2013 Amy Keess & Paul Gutheil .......................................... October 12, 2013 Tressa Whitman & Mathew Procyshyn......................... October 18, 2013 Pamela Young & Travis Packer................................ November 12, 2013 Carly Fraser & Michael Berg ...........................................March 17, 2014 Amie Sehn & Kyle Whitehead .............................................July 12, 2014 Amy Hammermeister & Bradley Belitski ...........................August 2, 2014 Jolene Pettapiece & Chris Byers ......................................August 2, 2014 Alysha Mittelholtz & Garrett Lasko ...................................August 2, 2014 Breonna Alexander & Robert Graham............................August 30, 2014

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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

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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

St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Corner 12th Avenue & 2nd Street

Phone: 306-634-2190

Fax: 306-634-6845

Pastor: Father Brian Meredith Associate Pastor: Father Peter Nijssen MASSES: Saturday: 7:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.

St. Giles

Anglican Church Parish of Estevan 317-12th Avenue

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

Faith Lutheran Church Nicholson Centre, Estevan

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

Evening Worship 7:00 p.m.

Pastors: Danny Krauss & Joshua Lowe Phone: 306-634-3773 Cell: 306-471-8130 Brad McKenzie- Youth Leader

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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

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

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Phone: 306-634-2074

ESTEVAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 1107 - 4th Street

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

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ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

Church of God

SUNDAY WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL - 11 AM

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

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

Coffee Fellowship Before Church

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

Trinity Lutheran Church E.L.C.I.C. 738 - 2nd Street, Estevan Church Office: 306-634-5684 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m.

Coffee and fellowship after worship Pastor Stewart Miller 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

Pursuing God Building Relationships Impacting Lives

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

7:30 p.m. Fridays theGROVE Youth Ministries

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

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Branch Offices:

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

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

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ORLOWSKI LAW OFFICE Barrister & Solicitor

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

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1215 - 5th Street, Estevan

Phone: 306-634-3353

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Branch offices at: Arcola Redvers Carnduff Arcola Agencies Carlsen Bldg.

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Wednesday A.M. Wednesday P.M. Thursday P.M. Phone: 306-455-2277 Phone: 306-452-3377 Phone: 306-482-4077

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CAREER

OPPORTUNITIES

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

Truck Drivers

Full and part time positions available. Must possess a class 1A license with air endorsement and be capable of driving a tandem truck or single axle for deliveries.

Weekends off.

Company benefits available for both positions & salary based on experience and qualifications.

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.

JOURNEYMAN/APPRENTICE ELECTRICIANS OILFIELD & COMMERCIAL

Torq Transloading Inc. (Tribune) is looking for

TRANSLOAD OPERATORS

to operate at our Bromhead transload terminal.

This terminal is exclusively focused on transloading crude oil from tank trucks to railcars.

Please send resumes to:

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Senchuk Ford Service Department has the following full time position available

Technician Automotive and computer knowledgeable, as well as, experience and ADP training an asset but willing to train.

- Oilfield experience a definite asset - Assorted powered mobile equipment experience an asset - Knowledge of Estevan & area an asset - Flexible hours, competitive wages, benefits and bonus - Overtime always available If you are reliable, take pride in your workmanship and looking to work for a company who values its employees

Send resume to Harvey/Donna: pselectric@sasktel.net Fax: 306-634-3043 Phone: 306-634-9888

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

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Administrative Assistant Full Time We are currently looking for an outgoing individual to join our office team

• Accounts Payable • Data Entry • Customer Relations • General Office Duties •Office Education an Asset

If you have a solid work ethic and take pride in your work, make sure to forward your resume immediately to Chris Hortness at

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Journeymen Electricians and Apprentices

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PowerTech Industries Ltd. in Estevan is seeking Journeymen Electricians and Apprentices for work in the Estevan and Carnduff areas.

Experience: Safety Certificates are needed.

1st Aid/CPR, H2S. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Full benefits packages and RSP plan.

Duties: Day to day electrical construction and maintenance in the oilfield.

Wage/Salary Info: Depending on experience & qualifications.

To Apply: Fax: (306) 637-2181, e-mail sschoff.pti@sasktel.net or drop off resume to 62 Devonian Street, Estevan, SK.

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Siever, Vermeersch & Fonstad, an Association of Professional Accountants, is a growing Estevan based accounting firm providing a wide range of accounting services to our diverse clientele. To meet the demands of our continued growth we are accepting résumés for a receptionist.

Duties for this position will include filing, typing and other general office duties.

The successful candidate will be required to deal extensively with the public and, therefore, good interpersonal skills are required.

Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with clients. A working knowledge of computer based accounting programs would be considered an asset. Candidates must be able to perform well within a team oriented work place. We provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Millennium is a is new and progressive fracturing companycompany that is starting Millennium a new and progressive fracturing that operations is starting operatio in in thethe Estevan area.area.

We are for employees who are interested in a ground in a grou Estevan Welooking are looking for employees who are interested floor opportunity with a dynamic and employee focused company.

floor opportunity with a dynamic and employee focused company.

Positions we are looking to fill are:

Positions we are looking to fill are: • Service Supervisor – Coil Tubing • Equipment – Coil Tubing ServiceOperator Manager • Field Technician – Coil Tubing

Siever Vermeersch & Fonstad

Closing date for this position will be October 9, 2013.

Forward your résumé to the following email address: jimv@svf.ca or fax your résumé to 306-634-2373, Attention: Jim Vermeersch, FCGA

To find out more about this opportunity please view our website at www. svf.ca

 Maintenance Manager  HSEmust Manager All applicants have a clean driving record.  Administrative Please E-mail resume to HR@millenstim.ca HR Coordinator Visit us at: www.millenstim.ca Only successful candidates will be contacted.  Service Supervisors for Frac and Coil  Frac and Coil Equipment Operators

 Mechanics  Electronic Techs  Bulk Plant Manager and operators  Bulk Drivers  Lab Techs All applicants must have a clean driving record.

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

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Canyon is the fastest growing fracturing company in North America. We deliver quality customized pressure pumping and service solutions to the oil and gas industry, improving our industry one job at a time.

If you’re looking for a career with a leading organization that promotes Integrity, Relationships, Innovation and Success, then we’re looking for you.

Now hiring the following positions:  

Experienced Class 1 Drivers / Operators Experienced Cement and Acid Operators

Applicant Requirements:  Self-motivated  Willing to work flexible hours  15 / 6 rotation  Safety-focused  Team oriented  Clean Class 1 Drivers abstract

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

To apply for the above positions, in confidence, please email or fax your resume and a copy of a current drivers abstract. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.

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A checklist for homeowners as summer gives way to fall and winter (NC) The fierce winds and fluctuating temperatures of an unpredictable Canadian winter put a strain on every household.

There's little wonder that autumn becomes a frenzy of renovations, upgrades and lastminute projects. But before any of those changes take place, an equally important step in winter preparation is the completion of any end-of-summer maintenance.

According to RONA experts, “Transitioning into winter isn't just about getting ready for the cold season. It's about wrapping up the summer and getting organized.

Remember your end-of-summer chores to keep your house beautifully preserved for

the next warm season.”

Here is your checklist for three key areas of your home: Doors and windows: • Keep your home's heating system in good shape and your heating bill down by addressing any leaks and holes that create drafts in your home.

• Replace the weather-stripping and caulking where needed around doors and windows as these are key areas for heat loss during the winter months.

• For older doors and windows, consider upgrading to energy efficient options that will create a tighter seal. If you have an

older home, a professional can do a blowtest that may be beneficial for helping to identify problem areas.

• Run water through your gutters to see if it comes smoothly through the downspouts. Any clogs should be removed before the water backs up and causes damage. Leaks and cracks can be repaired with a fresh bead of caulk. Also, check each piece to make sure it is secured tightly to the building.

Pipes: • Remove, drain and store all outdoor garden hoses.

• Turn off all exterior spigots so that water left in the pipes does not freeze and break the pipes.

• Consider replacing spigots with freeze-proof faucets, particularly if your home is older.

• Wrap pipes in foam to insulate them.

Machinery:

• Don't forget to clean and maintain tools such as lawnmowers and other motorized tools. Some lawnmowers have a new feature on the hood where you can attach either a garden hose or a pressure-washer so that it will clean the clippings off from underneath the hood.

• Take time to ensure that your household is equipped with sufficient shovels and de-icing salt. You will be happy you did it before that first big snowfall.

• If all you can remember from last winter is back pains from all the shovelling, consider getting a snowblower. To maintain the snowblower, test it to see if it runs, check spark plugs, replace gas filters, and take it to a professional for a tune-up if necessary.

By taking these proactive steps, you'll reduce your risk of repairs in the belowfreezing weather. The key is to get them done before the warm weather disappears

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Smart renovations add value to your home (NC)— Every homeowner has been told that renovations pay off in the long run.

But it is hard to know which ones and how much. In recent years real estate giants have been crunching the numbers and working out formulas to help property owners wrap their heads around what they're getting out of their renovation investments.

Amongst such smart reno investments as kitchens, bathrooms, fresh paint and flooring is the installation of a fireplace. According to the Remax Return on Reno Index, the installation of a fireplace generates an estimated 11

percent return on investment.

Advancements in flame technology and auxiliary heating have made incorporating a fireplace into any dwelling an easily, viable option. Dimplex, an innovative leader in this field, tells us that electric units offer realistic flame technology to give your home a quick update. With a sleek design and optional heat output, these units operate for pennies an hour, without the need for a gas line. Utilizing electric units in design and reno planning also allows for greater flexibility in room placement and does not require a builder permit

or a post-installation inspection.

Smart realistic flame technology is offered in an array of décor-friendly styles from mantels and wall-mounts to television console units. The added benefit of on/off heat control lets owners utilize the flame-only option to add ambiance to a room in any season, with or without heat output. Perhaps, one of the most appealing aspects of an electric unit is

its easy installation, the simple assembly and plug-and-play design allows for easy set-up.

In addition to fireplaces, other big impact renovations included the installation of a soaker bath, which can generate a 56 percent greater return on investment than the average renovation (think personal spa); fresh paint generated a 29 percent return; and sprucing up curb appeal netted 7 percent.

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Get ready for a clutterfree fall and winter (NC) As the cold weather approaches and the days get shorter, Canadians start to spend more time indoors and get-togethers move from patios to living rooms. As a result, living spaces can become cluttered and less appealing. In order to keep living spaces comfortable and manageable in the colder seasons, it's time to rethink seasonal storage.

RONA experts say we tend to underestimate spaces in our homes. Reorganizing will optimize the potential of different rooms, especially before the winter arrives.

Here are three ways to maximize space in your home for the colder months: Patio furniture If you don't have enough space to store your patio furniture indoors, a cover will protect your furniture as the temperature drops. Some covers are made to cover the entire patio set and some are tailored for individual items.

Make sure to tie them tightly

so that they do not get blown off by strong bitter winds.

Finally, cushions and fabrics should be completely dry before storing them, preferably in your basement, garage or shed.

With some items, you may have to ask yourself: should this be stored? Could it be stored somewhere closer to where I need it? For example, you may want to keep your BBQ close to the house, so you can enjoy yearround barbequing. Just make sure to protect it with a good cover. And since it gets dark earlier in the fall and winter,

why not add some exterior lights to improve your cooking experience?

Garage storage A garage is one of the most versatile storage spaces available in a home. Start by determining how much space is needed for your vehicle, and then optimize the rest. Vertical storage modules are ideal since they allow you to maximize the vertical space that is typically unused. Peg boards and hooks are versatile and ideal for keeping items such as shovels and hoses separate.

Seasonal sports equip-

ment can be organized in wall-mounted shelves and non-perishable goods in bins and plastic totes to keep them safe from insects and other animals. For large or unusually shaped items that cannot be set into the wall, consider under-ceiling or suspended storage.

Shed If you don't have space in your basement or a garage to improve your home storage capacities, building a shed could be a practical investment. To determine what size t shed you need, evaluate what items you want to store.

RONA experts can help you chose the shed that will fit your needs, or even help you build a customized one.

If you already have a shed in your backyard, think about a system that will help you find what you need quickly, no matter the season. Pegboards, hooks, shelves and storage boxes can be handy to get organized.

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Tips to save energy (NC) Household heating costs make up a significant part of our expenses in Canada during the fall and winter months, often leaving homeowners frosted by seasonal energy bills. But, there are simple things you can do to save money. Dave Walton, Director of Home Ideas at Direct Energy, shares his top five tips for energy efficiency this winter: • Replace your air filter – Changing dirty filters on your furnace every three months could save you five per cent on your heating bill.

• Lower the thermostat – Lowering your thermostat by two degrees could save as much as four per cent on your heating bill.

• Use a humidifier – This allows you to turn the thermostat down one or two degrees while still maintaining a comfortable feeling.

• Let the sun shine in – Open the drapes or blinds on sunny days and bask in the 'free' heat. Close them when the sun sets to keep the heat in.

• Seal leaks – Sealing leaks around doors, windows, and electrical outlets can save 20 per cent on your heating bill.

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Cold weather is coming to the Great White North (NC) There's a reason Canada is called the Great White North.Cold weather crosses the country, with Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa serving as some of the nation's iciest locales. With an average temperature of -28.9 degrees Celsius, Yellowknife, NT, tops the charts as the coldest area in the country – and, nationwide, December tends to be the chilliest month.

To make sure you're warm and cozy when the frigid temperatures arrive, follow these tips to get your home in tip-top shape.

Fine tune your furnace.

Nothing's worse than furnace trouble during the fall and winter months. Make sure your furnace is primed and ready to perform during the cold winter months with a few checks. Install a new filter, and check to see if the motor and blower need cleaning.

Insulate windows. With all their gaps and edges, windows are a main area for drafts. To keep cold air out, install insulating window seals, such as Duck brand

Roll-On Window Kits. These kits are easy to install and can help keep the thermostat down, lowering heating bills.

Cover door nooks and crannies. When air slips in under the door, it's natural to want to turn up the heat.

Fight this urge with an insulating door seal, like the Double Draft Seal from Duck brand, which hugs the door from both sides to keep out drafts. Or, use the

brand's Triple Draft Seal under doors; its inner seal helps retain room temperature, an outer seal blocks drafts and bottom fins help keep out moisture and water.To seal the entire door perimeter, install a self-adhesive foam or rubber door seal around door edges.

Stock up on supplies.

Be prepared for a sudden snowstorm by purchasing key cold weather supplies,

like salt for the driveway, antifreeze to keep in your trunk and new shovels. Plus, it doesn't hurt to have a few non-perishable food items, extra batteries and plenty of blankets on hand should you get snowed in.

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Clean up your yard this fall with ease (NC) Homeowners invest hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars in converting their backyards into an extended outdoor living space. Yet when the autumn chill blows in, many abandon their man-made oasis only to be faced with an overwhelming clean-up in the spring.

It's easy to make light work out of a fall clean-up with the right tools, say gardening enthusiasts. The Ryobi ONE+ 18-volt battery system, which features over 50 products such as a cordless hedge trimmer and cordless blower, will save time when pruning and prepping your yard for the winter. The advanced lithium interchangeable batteries give you superior runtime and rapid recharging, eliminating the frustration of running out of power mid-clean up.

To protect your outdoor space from harsh, destructive winter elements, take a look

at these tips from Ryobi: • Trim plants and shrubs for optimal spring blooms and to avoid spring “bald spots”; • Remove leaves and dead plant material from annual and perennial garden beds; • Protect perennials from frost heaving by mulching after the ground freezes; • Cover shrubs that are sensitive to low winter temperatures with burlap; • Build a simple (or elaborate) compost bin for fall leaves, add fresh grass clippings and cover until spring; • Remove dead branches from rose and fruit trees; • Check eaves troughs, siding, railing and pathways for loose screws, shaky handrails and loose pathways and make repairs to eliminate possible slipping hazards and prolonged property damage.

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(NC) Today's homeowners are busier than ever, which can cause us to put off many small, yet important details in the home. However, tackling a few easy initiatives can pay dividends for the health of your home and, ultimately, your family. “A few simple and affordable maintenance tips can reduce incidents of allergens, the spreading of germs and help everyone breathe easier,” says Carla Bouchard, a broker with Royal LePage Metro. Bouchard recommends these five simple tips: 1. Add doormats on both sides of your doors. By doubling up on your doormats, you decrease the amount of dirt, allergens and lawn chemicals that are tracked into your home by up to 50 per cent.

2. Ensure proper ventilation in crawl spaces. Keeping humidity levels below 50 per cent is crucial for a healthy home.

Areas with low ceilings, such as crawl spaces, are often under-used and overlooked. Install vent fans in these areas to

prevent condensation, mold and mildew.

3. Dispose of and replace any cracked cutting boards. Damaged cutting boards are a haven for germs and bacteria. Consider purchasing bamboo cutting boards, which are nearly 20 per cent harder and absorb less liquid than traditional boards.

4. Pot some indoor plants. Formaldehyde is a high volume chemical that is occasionally found in cabinets and some upholstery fabrics and could be in your furniture. Plants such as philodendrons and Aloe Vera can serve to neutralize this chemical.

5. Clean and sanitize your handheld devices. Handheld devices such as cordless phones and remote controls harbour more germs than perhaps anywhere in your home. Clean them regularly.

Small changes can result in big rewards if you know where to start. Try some of Bouchard's home maintenance tips in your own space. More information can be found at www.royallepage.ca.

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Fall painting prep can be a breeze (NC) As the seasons change, many homeowners refresh their interiors to coincide with the colours found outdoors. With fall underway, now is a great time to swap out your summer brights for the bold hues of autumn. Here are a few ways that you can infuse seasonal colour into your fall painting plans: Before you pick the perfect shade for your walls, you need to gather the tools to complete your project, including painter's tape. Painter's Mate Green tape allows DIYers to achieve a neat paint job on a variety of surfaces without breaking the budget. The tape's premium paper and adhesion is ideal for indoor and outdoor projects, so be sure to have the tape ready.

Next, determine your new colour scheme by browsing your local paint retailer to see what catches your eye. Since rich, warm tones are found in nature during this time of year, select a bold colour to serve as a focal point and a few coordinating shades to add contrast. Before settling on a palette, refer to a colour wheel to visualize how various shades work together to create an aesthetically pleasing look.

Now that you have your tools and paint, it's time to plan where you would like your paint updates to be made. Will you opt for a fresh and bold border for your den, or a daring focal wall that's complementary to your current décor? Deciding this in advance will help to prevent any last-minute stress.

With the proper preparation, transitioning your home from summer to fall with paint can be a simple task. More information is available online at PaintersMateGreen.com.

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