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This crop sprayer unit met an unexpected fate when one wing clipped the exhaust stack on a semi-transport on the nearby highway as the plane came in for a pass at a field near Northgate last week. The pilot was able to make an emergency landing on the adjoining grid road and escaped with minor injuries.

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City will have new natural gas supplier City of Estevan facilities will be connecting with a new natural gas supplier beginning Nov. 1, as the City’s current provider will no longer be in the business of selling the commodity.

In October, the contract with Nexxon is expiring, and the company has given notice to the City they are not going to be supplying natural gas, so the City is in the process of finalizing an agreement with Connect Energy that will see the Saskatchewan company supplying the City for the next five years.

Council passed a motion approving the recommendation to authorize the contract during the August 25 regular council meeting.

With a deal running until Oct. 31, 2019, the City will be charged $4.62 per gigajoule (GJ) annually, with a guaranteed rate over the course of the five-year contract.

On June 24, SaskEnergy received government approval to increase their price to $4.84 per GJ, which came into effect July 1 and will have price protection until next winter.

In the report, prepared by City Manager Amber Smale, she noted, “Connect Energy is confident that they will be able to provide the natural gas at the quoted price. However, the market is extremely volatile. If Connect Energy is unable to secure the purchase, they will provide the City of Estevan with other options. → A2 SaskEnergy

Predesign work on Hwy 39 to run through fall

By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca

Twinning Highway 39 took a step forward last week, with the start of the pre-design phase sending crews out along the highway between Estevan and Bienfait to begin collecting a wealth of information.

It has been clear from the beginning that the first section of Highway 39 and 6 to get the four-lane treatment would be the eightkilometre stretch between Estevan and Bienfait. The province announced its intentions to add lanes to that part of the highway before a secondary announcement was made declaring the entire stretch of road from the international border at North Portal to Regina a

Predesign work has begun along Highway 39 between Estevan and Bienfait, as the province seeks to turn the two-lane highway into a four-lane divided one. The predesign phase includes geotechnical investigations, surveying and environmental assessments. Above is a diagram of the preferred twinning plan unveiled at an open house this past May. priority for expansion.

This predesign phase will involve surveying, geotechnical investigation and environmental assessments, all important infor-

mation that will be used to determine the best way and best place to build the extra lanes of the highway.

Mark Rathwell, senior communications consultant

with the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, said, “There are lots of little pieces that flow out of those things, but those are the all-encompassing terms for

everything that’s going on.”

The predesign work is about helping the ministry understand and better find what the exact layout of the road should be.

“(It’s so) we understand the base the road is going to be built on. It gives us the information we need to move into the detailed design work,” said Rathwell.

“This will highlight for us, anything that may exist in the ground that we need to be aware of, you know, matter that isn’t suitable for road building. It will help us better understand all of those things, the exact layout of the utilities, and anything like that that if you’re not prepared, could cause an issue during construction.”

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Amanda Fonstad’s Grade 5 class at Westview School settles in to the school routine during their first day back on Sept. 2.

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SaskEnergy will continue to distribute ← A1 If that were to happen, the Administration would enter into an agreement at the best available threshold price.”

While Connect Energy will be the City’s supplier of natural gas, SaskEnergy will continue to be the distribution utility, delivering the natural gas and providing any maintenance and emergency services as needed.

The report noted the expenditures for natural gas purchases for civic facilities over the past several years have been between $275,000 and $300,000.

Smale’s report added, “Current volatility in the energy market makes it difficult to determine with certainty when the time to lock into an arrangement like this is appropriate. However, at this point, based on the best information available and past experience, the administration is comfortable that

this is the City’s best option for the purchase of natural gas.”

The report noted it is common practice among Saskatchewan cities to buy natural gas for municipal buildings through a third party endorsed by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association at a savings to the City of about 10 per cent compared to market rates.

According to Connect Energy’s website, they serve every health region and school division in the province as well as 180 municipal governments.

Before approving the new supplier, there was some question as to whether or not the contract should go through the tender process, as Coun. Lori Carr asked if there were other businesses the City should be approaching.

Smale said they could

tender the contract and that there are other businesses outside of Saskatchewan that could supply natural gas.

Mayor Roy Ludwig noted SUMA has contracts with Connect and the City wanted to make sure they were able to lock in the proposed rate, considering the always-changing commodity price.

“The other thing is, you’ll notice (the price) is starting to edge up, so I think it would be in our best interest to nail it, if we could tonight, because at least then you can budget accordingly.

You have a set amount,” said Ludwig.

Coun. Dennis Moore asked if it was best for the City to be locked into a guaranteed rate for five years, or if there is reason to have access to a variable rate.

City Treasurer Jeff Ward told council that SaskEnergy had kept their standard for the last few years but had to increase their rates because of infrastructure deficits.

“We feel that even if the market went down SaskEnergy wouldn’t be able to lower those down. With a variable market, locking into that pricing, there’s always that risk,” said Ward, who added that for budgeting purposes over the next five years, the guaranteed rate would be helpful for planning.

Ludwig said he would prefer to see the City lock in to a five-year rate because it would provide them with a benchmark, so council knows what the costs will be going forward. Given the volatility of natural gas prices, the mayor said the

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Next phase to begin over winter ← A1 of the existing highway. How those lanes will connect with the Highway 39 entrance on the east side of Estevan and the intersection with Highway 18 heading toward Bienfait will become clearer following this next phase of the project.

What the ministry is calling the preferred plan would see the new lanes be constructed to the south of the current highway, though that is subject to change and this predesign stage should be the final determining factor in where the added pavement should go.

After this stage wraps up sometime this fall, the detailed design phase will be done over the winter. “(The detailed design) will better refine the exact shape, the exact route, things like the cost because this is a project that will be tendered out once we have the detailed design work,” added Rathwell.

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He said the schedule was for crews to begin on Aug. 26, but the rain may have impacted the work and put it back a few days.

“You’ll see some workers on the side of the road and in the ditches, whatever side of the road the new lane is supposed to go on. You’ll see some trucks drilling and doing surveying work. It shouldn’t really be an impact on traffic, or a minimal impact on traffic,” said Rathwell.

While there is no defined timeline for how long this phase of the project will be, Rathwell said it should be complete some time this fall.

“There’s not a hard end date for this work as of yet.

Part of it is what they see in their initial work, if it requires them to do further investigation. It’s going to wrap up this fall and move into the detailed design work over the winter.”

Following the detailed design work when the plans are finalized, a tender will be issued for the construction phase.

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By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

A dual grain and oil transloading project that straddles the Saskatchewan-North Dakota border at Northgate is about 90 per cent completed in its first phase.

Ceres Global Ag Corp. of Toronto and its minor shareholder partner, UN Capital Management of New York, said this past week that the dual looped rail line that will be used by Burlington Northern, Santa Fe (BNSF) Rail to move these two major products out of province and into American refineries and markets is almost ready. Gravel hauling trucks are working fiendishly on-site to help the planners and developers finish their jobs.

“The loop track should be completed by October,” said James Vanasek of UN Capital, who was serving as spokesman for the two companies in speaking with the Mercury on Aug. 28.

The company will begin loading grain from the transloading facility later this year as long as there are no more weather-related delays. The connection between the Canadian and American rail lines was completed last year so the only need is to finish laying the loop track on the Canadian side.

Next year will see the construction of a $40 million 2.4 million bushel terminal on the site to assist the grain

storage and loading capabilities. For starters though, Ceres expects to be able to load as many as 72 grain cars, about 300,000 bushels per week by directly transloading them from grain hauling semis.

“Farmers will be glad to see the new capacity come on stream, I’m sure,” said Vanasek.

The BNSF rail network will be able to take the grain and canola right to Minneapolis, Duluth, Chicago or Tacoma from southern Saskatchewan. “We’ll probably see some canola heading for Mexico too,” he added.

The total project cost, estimated at around $80 million a couple of years ago, has remained pretty well on financial target in spite of the delays due to weather.

On-site project managers have conscripted expertise in construction and excavation from Estevan-based businesses and other nearby subcontractors.

BNSF has spent $20 million in rail upgrades in anticipation of the extended and expanded services they will be expected to provide, and U.S. and Canadian customs services have been apprised of the company’s intentions well in advance and are prepared for the fresh influx of traffic. Vanasek said all international approvals have been sought and gained.

Shortly after the grain starts to move, he said he expects the oil movement to begin, too.

There have been inquiries made regarding the possibility of bringing fracking sand for the oil industry

The Ceres double loop rail tracks will allow BNSF Rail’s trains to pick up Saskatchewan oil and grain for delivery to a variety of U.S. ports and terminals.

and fertilizers for the agriculture industries north on the BNSF trains in the future.

“There are a number of exciting possibilities surfacing. We haven’t taken them beyond the exploratory stages yet, so there is nothing definitive to say on that subject right now,” Vanasek added.

A manager and senior administrative personnel that will put the facility into operational mode will probably be on site within a week or two. Tim Koch is set as operations manager for the upcoming grain terminal project.

Once the oil and natural gas liquids begin moving, Ceres will be able to put about 70,000 barrels per day onto the track and into U.S. markets.

“The horizontal build has taken up about $30 million, another $5 million has been invested in the temporary transloading infrastructure and as we said earlier, the grain terminal will be about $40 million,” said Vanasek.

The Northgate project is spread out over 1,500 acres, which leaves plenty of room for expansion and environmental protection assurances. When it is fully operational, the site will employ up to 30 people.

Northgate is located in the RM of Enniskillen, a few kilometres southwest of Oxbow.

“The site is an attractive one for oil and agricultural producers and we believe we can be part of the solution for them in terms of moving their products to markets,” said Vanasek.

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A joint-agency effort to crackdown on traffic offences was executed last week by the Estevan Police Service and the traffic services of the Estevan RCMP detachment. As part of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), the local police above were monitoring speeds on Highway 47 on the south side of Estevan.

Traffic blitz netted roughly 200 tickets

By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca

Road safety was stressed during an annual traffic blitz in Estevan last week.

Along with the continuing focus on traffic safety around Estevan, local police services engaged in a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) summer enforcement blitz on Aug. 27 and 28. With police out in full force, thanks to added personnel from police agencies across the province, 198 tickets were handed out for various traffic infractions.

The blitz netted 102 traffic tickets on the first afternoon, with violations involving anything from sunscreen to failure to wear a seat belt, and there were also two criminal code charges for possession of a controlled substance under 30 grams. One vehicle was seized for 30 days because the driver was suspended.

During the second day of the blitz, police issued 96 tickets. Another focus of

the blitz was regarding child safety seats and there were more than 50 safety inspections on child seats on Day 1, with a further 63 inspections on the final day.

Estevan Police Service Sergeant Kevin Reed said the figures match up with the expectations of the local police force.

“It’s consistent with the blitzes that we’ve had in Estevan,” said Reed, who noted in the past it’s normal for there to be about 200 tickets issued. “I don’t think it’s any greater and nothing more than what we expected. We didn’t expect a big difference.”

The city-wide blitz involved the Estevan Police Service as well as the Estevan traffic services of the local RCMP detachment, along with officers from Regina PS, Saskatoon PS, North Battleford RCMP, Moose Jaw PS, Swift Current RCMP, Yorkton RCMP, Weyburn RCMP, CN police officers, highway transport officers from revenue enforcement

inspection and safety, and car seat inspectors trained

by SGI. About 50 officers in all were in Estevan to help execute the blitz.

Reed said following the blitz that having those personnel numbers really helps the local police put a greater amount of focus on high traffic areas.

“We can cover a wide range of offences because of the fact the members

are focused on traffic with no distractions. These are traffic service members, so that’s their specialty,” said Reed. “The members form these police services and detachments, that’s what they do on a daily basis, so they’re all focused directly on traffic safety.

“It nets in a lot more offenders that way. (At times) you have one cellphone operator stopped

and three others drive by talking on their cellphone.

It’s sometimes frustrating, whereas in this case they would all get stopped and issued tickets.”

Police were most concerned with speeding, seatbelt use, cellphone use, unlicensed drivers and commercial vehicle enforcement. Criminal offences such as impaired driving were also high in the priority list.

“We targeted the majority of the entrances to the city and also some of the intersections with high traffic,” added Reed. “A couple of the locations were based on specific targets.”

When looking at car seat enforcement, the police targeted Petterson Drive and King Street, an intersection that enabled them to get motorists off the street where car seat inspections could be completed safely and staff could educate drivers on how to properly install the child restraints.

“The bigger areas right

now are distracted drivers, that’s a big focus, and restraints,” said Reed, citing the new traffic regulations that came into effect earlier this summer, pointing to the changes in restraints for young children.

“The law came into effect in June and we did the month of July for positive reinforcement and education where it wasn’t a matter of issuing tickets, and people were just informed that their children are improperly secured in the vehicle. Now in August, the enforcement has started.”

Reed said the blitz in Estevan was scheduled at the start of the year, and Estevan just happened to be the city with the first blitz following the new regulations.

Commercial trucks were also checked on the outskirts of the city. Tickets were issued for vehicles that were overweight, had unregistered trailer lights and log books. Six units were taken off the road for deficiencies.

Telethon hopes to achieve fundraising goals

By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

The United Way Telethon in Estevan is fast approaching and the organization is hoping to meet its primary fundraising goal of $340,000 by the end of the event, which will take place Oct. 12 and 13.

Alongside a fundraising goal, an overarching theme has been selected as well to reflect this year’s telethon, which will follow up on last year’s theme of “I am the Way.” “This year we decided to call our theme ‘Community starts with you,’” said Laura Bjarnason, director of marketing and administration for United Way Estevan.

“All we have left to do now is get some letters sent out for approval as far as sidewalk decorating and the flag being flown for the week. We’ve also established who is going to be on what committee.”

The Telethon is United Way’s primary fundraiser

for the year and during a meeting on Aug.27, the executive team gathered to finalize their goals and committee groups, which includes a facilities, raffle, entertainment, food and production committees.

Bjarnason said a greater emphasis on public awareness and marketing is something United Way would like to focus on moving forward.

“We want people to know what we want to achieve and that the money we raise goes back into the community 100 per cent,” she said.

Part of this greater focus on publicity comes from the fact that United Way’s $350,000 fundraising goal wasn’t met through the telethon in 2013, an occurrence that has happened only twice in 37 years. Only later in the year, during the month of December, was their goal finally reached with the help of individuals and businesses who stepped up with additional donations.

“This year we fully expect to meet our goals by the end of the telethon,” said Bjarnason.

United Way president Doug McDavid is also quite confident about achieving this year’s fundraising goals and noted the organization’s admirable head start, with $4,000 already raised.

“We have a lot of companies returning every year because they enjoy helping out and that’s a huge positive for the community,” he said.

McDavid noted the telethon’s uniqueness as a fundraising tool and how it has cemented itself within Estevan and Weyburn.

“Most communities start their fundraising in August and go until the end of the year. We do it all in the telethon and it’s become kind of a big part of the community over the last 33 years. We encourage all businesses and individuals to step up, because we don’t just cover Estevan. We cover Bienfait and other smaller communities in this part of the province. Last year we couldn’t meet our goals and this year we really want to reach them,” said McDavid.

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Number crunch coming at Sacred Heart Sacred Heart/Sacré Coeur School on the city’s north side could be in for some numbers crunching as early as this year, and for sure, next year.

The school, operated under the auspices of the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division, offers the only French immersion program in the city.

That fact, plus the continued growth in the residential sector on the city’s north side, has put the pressure on the school to come up with some solutions in the past to handle the growth in registration.

While Pleasantdale School, a public school located nearby, has also witnessed an increase in enrollments over the past few years, it has been much more modest.

Pleasantdale was also built and later renovated to accommodate more students, so administration in the public school sector isn’t feeling the same kind of pressure.

Mary Ellen Barreth, Sacred Heart principal, said that while they will be able to accommodate another expected increase in student population this year, “next year, absolutely, we’ll need another relocateable classroom.”

The school received an additional

classroom last academic year. It was a bit delayed in arrival and placement, which meant that some precious resource/library space had to be confiscated to use for a Grade 7/8 French immersion classroom.

Another relocateable classroom had been added a couple of years prior to that.

Barreth said the enrollment at Sacred Heart was 283 and this year they were expecting as many as 320 students to enroll. Fortunately, most of those will be in the early grades where there is still some space available.

She explained, as an example, though, that a Grade 5/6 split classroom will require a complete Grade 5 and complete Grade 6 configuration next year.

“I’ve been very happy with the renovations made in the past. The board made good decisions once we made our needs known, and I’m sure they’ll make them again with the next application. But right now, we have space to accommodate the expected increase. We can cope this year.”

About half of the school’s population consists of youngsters engaged in the French immersion programming.

Mary Ellen Barreth, Sacred Heart principal, finding room for more students.

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Master Seaman Brad Chapman, aboard the HMCS Toronto, working in the Mediterranean Sea.

Master Seaman (MS) Bradley Chapman grew up in Estevan. Growing up on the prairies, like growing up in any one of Canada’s ecologically and culturally diverse regions, often means that as an adult, you will settle in the same approximate area, at least for awhile, in order to maintain the family support network and to get your bearings.

MS Chapman held a variety of jobs in the hospitality industry after graduating from Estevan Comprehensive School, ranging from being a sought-after radio personality for promotions and events (his voice is legendary), to selling vehicles to working at a bank call centre, before joining the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) at the age of 30 with a mind to committing to a stable and rewarding career as a weapons engineering technician in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).

The navy was not a random choice for Chapman. His brother Brian

is a Petty Officer Second Class on the west coast and his father Rick served in both the regular and reserve navy forces, so it is somewhat of a Chapman tradition, it seems.

When asked what he likes most about his job, he said, “it is the people I work with … they truly are my family away from home.”

Halifax is where Chapman and his wife Tracy and son Nicholas live. Nicholas is a sevenyear-old who is reportedly referred to as “mini-me.”

Chapman said that though he has been to both the west and east coasts, and the fact his brother lives on the west coast, he still chose the east because he found “an affinity for the people in Nova Scotia.

Being from a small town, it is important for me to stay somewhere where family values and a slow pace are appreciated,” he said.

When he is not sailing with the Atlantic fleet, Chapman enjoys playing guitar, hockey and snorkeling, Though he has been told he has a gift of conversation and public speaking, he feels that is contrary to his reserved

and shy nature.

Chapman is currently serving on board Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto on Operation Reassurance in the Mediterranean Sea. When he thinks about HMCS Toronto, he thinks “of the mission we are doing. It makes it easy to forgive the lack of luxury of waking up in a big bed and showering without bracing yourself, in order to contribute to Canada’s role in NATO and the world. It is rewarding to know I am doing my part to ensure others can enjoy the freedom so many of us may take for granted.”

H M C S To r o n t o i s Canada’s maritime contribution to promoting security and stability in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in the context of Russia’s ongoing aggression and provocation against Ukraine.

Operation Reassurance refers to the military activities undertaken by the CAF to support NATO reassurance measures through the provision of military capabilities for training exercises, demonstrations and assigned NATO tasks.

Consumer protection act gets an update The new Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act that came into effect Sept.1 updates new rules protecting consumer rights in Saskatchewan.

The act is designed to protect consumers from unfair practices and covers a variety of marketplace ac-

tivities including contracts, gift cards, ticket sales, warranties for consumer products and more.

“This legislation updates the consumer protection framework for Saskatchewan making the legislation more accessible and easier for consumers to

understand,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. “The new act adds consistency and flexibility, by allowing consumer protection licensing and regulation to be governed by the same set of regulations.”

The legislation in-

cludes the existing provisions of The Consumer Protection Act and also adds new provisions respecting licensing of certain businesses that are currently licensed under separate acts.

Steps taken to protect consumers include; strengthened authority for

the investigators and increased penalties and fines.

Another change to benefit businesses is predictability between different regulations.

Public feedback has been an integral part of this process to ensure the legislation meets the needs

of consumers and stakeholders. Additional consultations will be held as new licensing rules are incorporated.

Consumer protection legislation is administered by the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan.

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EDITORIAL

Agreeing with internal trade It maybe isn’t a massive long home run over the centre field wall, but it’s a lot better than an accidental swinging bunt single or a strike out.

The leaders of three western provinces have looked at the problem, and to stay consistent with the baseball metaphor, they have perhaps hit a double down the line and are now asking the other Canadian provinces if they are interested in bringing an internal free-trade agreement runner home.

Saskatchewan’s Brad Wall, met with Alberta and B.C. premiers Dave Hancock and Christy Clark, and they opened up their minds and idea bank during a recent first minister’s conference.

It has been pointed out on numerous occasions that it is more difficult for Canadian businesses to do business in Canada than it is to do business with the United States, Australia, Germany, Argentina or practically any other country you wish to name, outside of North Korea.

We have more silly trade restrictions imposed by self-interested governments and mini-governments than we have sensible ones. Or, as Wall put it so succinctly, it is time to rid ourselves of the stupid things that hold up otherwise sensible inter-provincial trade agreements.

There can be a trade agreement, where everything is in, and then you negotiate the stuff that is going to be out, said Wall, speaking on behalf of the new-look team that was attending the Council of the Federation meeting in Charlottetown last week.

The three premiers said they’re anxious to open up, rather than close down trade among the three provinces and invited others, especially those provinces that appeared to be on the same page, such as Manitoba and Quebec, to join them.

The new approach could eliminate silly regulations regarding

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Romanow days need perspective

To suggest that former NDP premier Roy Romanow did not understand rural Saskatchewan is hardly an outlandish statement.

Like many New Democrats of that era — and perhaps even today — Romanow was likely unwilling to accept changes within the rural economy that made it less reliant on the old co-operative approach and more dependent on the markets.

One might even go as far as to suggest a certain level of indifference to rural Saskatchewan needs best expressed by his decision 15 years ago this week to hold a province-wide election campaign in the middle of a Saskatchewan harvest.

The cold political reality is that the NDP knew its political strength was in the cities and could win power with the urban vote. That’s exactly what Romanow and his successor Lorne Calvert did.

But there is also a danger in politics of

interprovincial trucking, as one simple example. A single window with upgraded regulation, not reduced and multi-layered regulations, might be the new path to go.

A little liberalizing of trade among the provinces can go a long way toward strengthening all of them, while removing localized and petty jealousies as unnecessary protective policies that give no one an advantage over the long haul.

Dispute resolutions are possible if the players are all in agreement on the big package and big picture. Health and safety regulations and skill training certifications can be smoothed out to eliminate the “stupid” as Wall put it, while making room for effective regulations and certification that would apply across the nation. Common sense, not lower standards, needs to prevail, and we applaud Wall, Clark and Hancock for taking the necessary steps by putting the ball into play.

It seems federal Industry Minister John Moore wants the same thing, so that can only bode well for the current players, even as we head into a new election campaign. If these leaders can get some momentum behind the concept, it could be strong enough to keep going, even through an election cycle. Some good ideas just can’t be stopped by narrow-minded campaign rhetoric. They take on a life of their own because they deserve it.

We see where B.C. and Saskatchewan have already started the ball rolling with an upcoming agreement on moving wines and other spirits across borders, unimpeded by stupid regulations. Starting with a deal on booze may not be a bad thing in this instance.

If we have free trade with over 40 countries, don’t you think it’s about time we had an internal free trade agreement among 10 provinces and three territories?

becoming captivated by just one political narrative that usually emerges out of partisan political propaganda of the government of the day. In the case of the Romanow administration, that generally involves a portrayal of mean-spirited government motivated only by its pursuit of power.

Lost in this sort of portrayal is the reality that the Romanow government faced some major struggles in the early 1990s that proved to be not only a huge distraction to running a good government but also legitimate reasons for making some of the harsh and unpopular decisions it made.

Recently, we have been reminded of this reality as a result of a pending book by Toronto Star columnist Chantal Hébert on the 1995 Quebec referendum.

In her book, Hébert uncovers that Romanow struck a secret committee of highranking NDP politicians and civil servants tasked with exploring the reality of a separatist win in the 1995 referendum that fell just 50,000 votes shy of becoming a reality.

Among the gut-wrenching scenarios the secret committee explored was Saskatchewan and the other Western provinces being forced to join the U.S. in the wake of the breakup of the country.

Romanow admitted in a recent interview this option was the farthest flung and had a “near-zero” chance of happening even if the no side in Quebec had lost.

Nevertheless, the breakup of the country was a grave concern 19 years ago. And here in Saskatchewan, where the province was still financially vulnerable because of

the billion-dollar-a-year debt run up by the Grant Devine Progressive Conservatives, it had an added dimension.

Now, one might also argue that the thing that plagued the Romanow government the most was its own constant siege mentality that saw every issue as a crisis even bigger than it was. There is also validity to this notion and Saskatchewan’s economic success of the past two decades likely shows there was less need for panic than Romanow thought at the time.

That said, governments can only govern in the here and now, which means that Romanow could not afford to wait and hope for $100-a-barrel oil, the success of the Bakken play or the growth in the potash industry.

Romanow’s reality was not having enough money to pay the New York banks holding the province’s debt. And most in rural Saskatchewan will recall how those concerns of debt and insolvency translated in the 1993 budget’s tax increases, cuts to highway spending and closure of 52 rural hospitals.

Yes, rural Saskatchewan endured a disproportionate amount of that pain in 1993.

But it wasn’t necessarily all driven by meanspirited, calculating choices made in politics.

In fact, while talking about problems of the day, Romanow recently admitted he had to go to then-Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Fedoruk armed with a request to call an election in order to convince his own NDP caucus to pass that 1993 budget.

It adds a perspective that we can’t completely ignore.

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A new kind Be aware of fungus in grain of killing field I don’t get it. I just don’t get it and probably never will.

Twenty little kids get gunned down in an elementary school and the rifle lovers in America state it was the shooter, not the gun that was to blame.

People watching a movie in a theatre get spray painted with bullets. About seven or eight die, dozens are wounded. It’s the guy, not the gun.

Last week though, it was the gun, not a guy, not the little nine-year-old girl.

The gun huggers and kissers are now saying that it’s really never too early to teach your kid how to respect their firearms. Learn how to use them responsibly and … well, you know the old dance routine, they’ve used it for over a century now.

The nine-year-old was wielding an Uzi, a rapid-fire automatic rifle that probably was as heavy as she was.

She couldn’t control it after the instructor set it for automatic firing.

The gun killed him. She killed him because the gun was in her hands. I’m not sure what the National Rifle Association and their gun owner-controlled justice system is using as an excuse this time.

I know one gun lobbyist who appeared on an American television show, proclaimed that five and six-yearolds should be taught how to use weapons responsibly.

He said it with a straight face, too. He said by training them early, it removed the curiosity factor in them, so the younger the better in his technicoloured dream world.

He suggested that their mothers get involved. There were no statements made about perhaps removing guns, just that they had to be sure they were not always loaded and were stored safely, I guess that meant after the kids got familiar with them.

I didn’t get this doofuses’ name but I’m willing to bet that if the interviewer had placed his tongue firmly in cheek and suggested that toddlers should get an introductory lesson in firearm safety, he would have agreed. His argument was that absurd. Yet here he was on a national television program, being listened to as if he were making a useful argument. It was almost surreal.

To this guy, it perhaps meant that toddlers could not only walk, but also lock and load in their new AK-47 diapers.

“Learn to walk, shoot and poop with our new Gunslinger Cruiser Diapers,” the commercial might say.

I can see the NRA getting right on board with the concept. They’d probably start demanding that every day-care centre in the United States be fully equipped with live ammunition and target ranges, and they’d be willing to finance it. Drop the crayons you lily livered brat and pick up that Glock and get serious. Learn to respect the gun, it will save your life … or allow you to take one … whatever seems to be necessary at the time.

Am I taking this too far?

Well, not as far as I first thought. Not after last week when that little nine-year-old discovered she couldn’t handle recoil on a rapid-fire automatic weapon, and neither did her gun instructor. His realization came too late.

Where will the U.S. draw the line on gun ownership and use?

I certainly don’t know, and I’m not so sure they’re so sure about this issue either, at least not now. Maybe a few more mass killings in schools will bring some respected leadership into play. I’m afraid that for the time being, the shooters are in charge.

Norm Park

All Things Considered

The Editor, I like mushrooms but learnt a long time ago that not all mushrooms are good for you. The same holds true for other fungi that like to grow on grain. Some are harmless, but others produce toxins that are detrimental to human health. The toxins that these fungi produce are becoming more and more heavily regulated both here in Canada as well as in our international markets.

It’s harvest time, and it’s busy.

But even during this busy time of year, farmers can take a few steps to help reduce fungi in grain. Not only will this help your bottom line, it will help preserve Canada’s well-deserved reputation for food safety and high quality.

There are two basic types of fungi that cause problems for Canadian grain producers. The first kind is the most visible — diseases like fusarium that cause visible damage resulting in yield loss and shrunken kernels.

There will be a lot of discussion about fusarium this year in coffee shops, boardrooms and offices of government regulatory agencies, since this year’s conditions in many parts of Canada were right for the growth of the fungus. Fusarium damage may be a significant degrading factor, despite the best management practices used

by producers.

The fungi that cause visible head and kernel damage also produce a toxin called deoxynivalenol or DON that is a food-safety concern in many parts of the world. DON is part of a family of toxins called mycotoxins, and it is not the only member of this family that we are concerned about.

Other fungal infections also produce mycotoxins, except these do not leave the visible damage like fusarium.

Also unlike fusarium, these other fungi grow in storage and transport.

These are problems we can do something about.

One of these fungal infections that grows in stored grain is Penicillium verrucosum that produces ochratoxin A. What is ochratoxin A? You can’t see it. You can’t taste it.

You can’t smell it. It is not easy to test for it. However, ochratoxin A can definitely impact your pocketbook.

Our ability to detect minute levels has significantly increased over the past decade. This has resulted in countries putting regulations in place for things that we could not detect in the past. Ochratoxin A is one of those things that has recently been regulated. For example, both the European Union and China have a limit of five parts per billion in raw grain.

If you can visualize five seconds in

The Editor, I recently spent some time in Estevan. I toured some of the old haunts that I spent time at when I lived in the area. I especially enjoyed viewing the Estevan Collegiate Institute memorial site.

I spent four happy years at old ECI, Grades 9

to 12 from 1953 to 1957. I have many memories of my time there. I often think of the many students whom I had a pleasure of knowing as well as the teachers of my time. I did get down for a couple the reunions that were held.

I want to express my delight at the finished me-

morial site. It is beautiful.

It really pays tribute to old ECI. I commend the people who put in the work and dedication to completing the site. I hope it remains unspoiled as it is now.

I took several pictures and sent copies to former students that I keep in touch with. They all

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enjoyed them as much as I did.

I still get the Mercury so keep up with local happenings. Thanks again to the dedicated people who worked on the memorial.

Sincerely, Jeanette Hampel Cupar, Sask.

Green party sets candidate roster The Editor, The Saskatchewan Green Party has successfully completed nominating all 61 candidates for the next provincial election.

The first nomination meeting was held on Feb. 11 for Saskatchewan Green Party Leader Victor Lau in Regina Douglas Park. The

last nomination meeting was held Aug. 27 in Regina Pasqua, where Michael Wright was acclaimed.

Two of the nominations were contested, in Regina Lakeview and Regina Elphinstone-Centre.

The Saskatchewan Greens are now on a solid footing for the next provincial election, whenever it is

held. In the last election in 2011, we had to scramble to pull together a full slate of candidates. Now, three years later, we have used the organization we’ve built since 2011 to help put together a fantastic team of candidates for every voter in the province.

In addition, we managed to nominate 30 fe-

male candidates; no other provincial party is even close to that. The next provincial election is expected in November 2015 or April 2016.

Victor Lau, Leader of the Saskatchewan Greens Regina, Saskatchewan

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So why does this matter to you and what can you do about it? It matters to you because the presence of detectible levels of mycotoxins can be used by importing countries as an excuse to block trade. These kinds of tactics are used to protect their domestic industry or simply to negotiate a lower price. Either way, Canadian producers will get less for their grain.

So what can you do about it?

Think like a fungus for a moment. A mushroom likes to grow in a moist, warm dark place. Don’t let your grain bin be that place. I know that this is just best practice, but keep grain temperature and moisture content low, aerate your bins regularly and be careful about what you deliver to the elevator. Fungal infections can begin long before there is visible evidence of spoiled grain. But if you do see visual evidence of mold or other spoilage, do not put it onto the truck.

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By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca

Envision Counselling and Support Centre has a new leadership team following the recent retirement of long-term executive director Patt Lenover-Adams.

Christa Daku is taking the lead position with Lynda Rideout moving into the assistant director’s role as the board of directors takes the organization into a new era of service with even more services to offer in the near future.

Besides the mini-workshops being offered this month (see accompanying article) Daku said Envision is hoping to add grief and loss counselling services soon, once funding, time and space allows as this type of service has been identified as one that is currently underserved in southeast Saskatchewan.

Daku will be working from Envision’s Estevan office while Rideout will primarily work from their Weyburn location. Daku had been in the Weyburn office prior to the appointment, working as a counselling supervisor, while Rideout was an administration supervisor for the 70 member staff that consists of a mixture of employees and volunteers.

Daku said she expects to continue offering some counselling expertise and Rideout will continue to provide administrative services including data collection, as well as in-home and outreach services.

“The board has been very co-operative and supportive and remain as passionate about Envision as the original board was when it began as the violence intervention program,” said Daku who has been with the organization for seven years.

Rideout came aboard five years ago.

Envision, in its nearly 20 years of service, has expanded to three offices with the third unit located in Carlyle.

The grief and loss component to the Envision roster was suggested by Lenover-Adams before she left this spring. It can include a variety of factors, not just death and dying issues, the two women explained.

“Take newcomers to our communities. They experience huge changes in their lives and they often grieve for ones left behind or fear of their new lifestyle. We began to recognize these kind of things as early as 2008 so we would like to work it into our counselling services. It could evolve into a separate program,” said Daku.

Funding for Envision has stabilized as the programs have matured. They now have a resource development position within their ranks to help them keep the funds they are already receiving from traditional sources, while seeking new funds for expansion. Daku added that when community needs are identified, they look for funding sources so they can continue to grow from the original concept of providing a place and a service where mostly women, facing crisis or abusive situations could go to seek help.

“Those primary needs remain the same,” said Daku. “We are just seeing more of them.”

In 2011, Envision helped 943 individuals or families in true crisis situations and that grew to 1,192 last year. A strategic plan that was developed in 2012 will be revisited in 2015 due to the growing and changing needs. It will also point them toward ways they can tighten up all their programming and reevaluating community needs and wants, said the new director.

The 24-hour sexual assault and sexual abuse support phone line, staffed by volunteers remains a vital cog and connection to residents in need. The two women said that service was identified as a vital need, especially after the traditional service industries closed after 5 p.m. or on weekends. Support counselling came into being in 2006, first in Weyburn and then Estevan and from there, throughout the southeast. Children exposed to violence required some supportive programming too, they learned, so that service was introduced in 2008, first in Estevan as a pilot project and then as a full program.

Funding restrictions have prevented it from further expansion at this juncture.

A family intervention program began in 2012. Daku and Rideout said it’s interesting to note how companies are

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acknowledging how important it is to help families in crisis situations since it ultimately leads to happier, healthier and more stable labour forces.

Working with men who are often seen as the culprits, and sometimes victims, is part of the mini-workshops being formulated right now.

The core vision, they said, is to reduce violence against the individual.

“Our roots are still helping those who are experiencing Envision’s new administrative and counselling leaders, Christa Daku (right) executive abuse,” said Daku.

Rideout said the provin- director and Lynda Rideout, assistant director. cial Status of Women agency continues to support their work in a real way, and through cross-referrals over the course of a year. them, Envision will be offering services to help prevent cyber Daku, who had a background in women’s shelters in bullying and cyber violence against young women in coming northern Alberta before arriving in Weyburn and Estevan, days. Once again, this was identified as one of those gaps that also dealt with children’s therapy programs before taking become evident over a certain period of time. some time out to raise a family. When she felt comfortable “A co-ordinator will do a needs assessment, find the gaps, getting back into the social assistance game, the VIP program, develop a strategy and then we could be offering a program which begat Envision, was natural as she stepped right into within 18 months,” Rideout added. an in-home support program in Weyburn before moving into The Saskatchewan Law Foundation is another source the senior counselling role a couple of years later. of funds for Envision since they do a lot of research in terms Rideout came to southeast Saskatchewan from Surrey, of the legal aspects of their service. That expands to offering B.C. in 1999. She had served with a non-profit counselling law classes in high schools and integration programs for outfit, not unlike VIP in that province. Her forte was support newcomers in the community who may not grasp the roles programming and statistics, so once she relocated to Saskatchwithin the justice systems from counselling to police to social ewan with her families, she took a job with Legal Aid, but felt workers to lawyers and courts. With that in mind, realizing her place was within the counselling community. So after she that many newcomers arrive from countries where democracy and her husband adopted a son and got settled in, she joined is not always in full force, Envision partners with local police Envision as an office manager. That job blossomed into more services to improve this perception and educate them on the administrative work and computer programming. fact that the police are in place to provide assistance, not harm.

Both women are pleased to be able to retain roles they “The outreach program is active in schools,” said are familiar with and happy doing.

Rideout. A new package going out provides information for “Our offices are tight. There is no community jealousy businesses, too. or geographic pulls,” said Daku.

Intake services and assessments continue to be a busy “I wasn’t going into this job expecting to make drasportfolio for the paid employees and volunteers alike. That tic changes. You’re nervous heading in, but I’m seeing leads subjects not only to Envision’s services but perhaps to from the support we’re getting, that I really had nothing agencies such as mental health, addiction services or other to fear. It’s working out very well, and we’re continuing specialized organizations. Envision is engaged in a lot of to grow.”

Mini-workshops part programming Envision Counselling and Support Centre is in service expansion mode. Not only is the support group in southeast Saskatchewan attempting to add a grief and loss component to their service menu, they also offer miniworkshops for men and women beginning in midSeptember. The workshops will continue through to the end of October.

People who believe they require more assistance in dealing with stress associated with relationships, will have a workshop offered to them for free as will those who have a difficult time expressing their true feelings or controlling their anger. These are just a few of the workshop offerings in the fall schedule.

Christa Daku, Envi-

sion’s executive director said, “due to overwhelming success in the the spring, Envision is offering our mini-workshops again this fall.”

Daku shared participant feedback from the last workshop evaluations where one participant said, “it helped me see where I was making mistakes by blaming others and how to improve my relationships with others.”

Another participant noted “it will help me with my anxiety and help me focus my thoughts and emotions.”

“We are pleased this new way of offering workshops has fit into participant’s lifestyles better. With these workshops there is also the option to choose which of the sessions you

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There will be a sixweek run of workshops on Monday nights, starting Sept. 15. They begin at 6:15 and end around 8:30.

They are open to both men and women over the age of 18 and do not carry any registration or admission fee. They are free.

The Sept. 15 kickoff session will deal with building health connections and developing relationship smarts.

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Further information regarding these workshops and registration may be obtained by contacting Envision at 306-637-4004. Early registration is urged since there are a limited number of seats available for each session. Envision’s website at www.envisioncounsellingcentre.com also carries information regarding these upcoming workshops as well as general information about their total package of counselling services.

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Long weekend was one of variety for EPS It was a week of variety for the Estevan Police Service as the community moved into the final long weekend of the traditional summer months.

On Aug. 27, EPS members were issued a search warrant, which they executed at a residence in the central part of the city. The search was conducted under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. As a result of the search, four suspects were arrested including two 51-year-old men, a 36-yearold man and a 36-year-old woman. The matter remains under investigation.

On the night of Aug. 27, EPS members arrested a 56-year-old woman for being intoxicated in public after they located her wandering around a business establishment on the east side of the city. She was kept in custody overnight for her own safety.

An 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with being in possession of a controlled substance after police found him smoking marijuana in his vehicle on the north side of the city.

He now has a Sept. 29 court date.

Police were alerted to a possible impaired driver within the city on Aug. 27, but when they tracked down the vehicle in question it was determined that the driver was not impaired and no further action was required.

Police received two separate 911 calls on the night of Aug. 27 regarding a man who was seen walking along a street in the central part of the city, carrying two handguns. When the man

was located, he was not carrying the weapons but admitted that he had been carrying two airsoft guns earlier and he had dropped them off at his residence.

Police followed up on the story and confirmed that the guns were, in fact, airsoft guns that resembled typical handguns. The man was talked to about the manner in which he had been carrying and delivering the weapons and the issue it had raised in the neighbourhood.

In the early morning hours of Aug. 28, EPS members were called to a residence in the Trojan area of the city to look into an incident that involved a man entering a yard and then a deck at a home owned by a senior citizen. His activities had awakened her and when police located the subject, who was extremely intoxicated, they learned that he had obviously attended to a wrong address so he was taken into custody and lodged in cells until he regained sobriety.

Police received a call from a mobile home park on Aug. 28 regarding the fact that someone had left a suspicious bag close to a home owner’s shed. Police retrieved the bag which contained several items that police said would be destroyed by the end of the weekend if the owner had not claimed it by Sept. 1.

A young child located in the parking lot at the Estevan Shoppers Mall on Aug. 28 became the subject of police attention when concerned citizens reported that the youngster did not appear to be under the supervision of an adult at the time. The

child was able to communicate well enough to assist police in locating his parents and no further policing action was required.

An alarm raised at a local oil company led to police attendance on Aug. 28.

When they arrived, police learned the system was being checked by an employee who was conducting a test on the safety equipment.

On the night of Aug. 28, EPS received a report of a possible impaired driver on the north side of the city.

The vehicle and owner were found but the owner was not operating the vehicle. Police noted he had been drinking so a warning was issued.

Police looked into a report of a suspicious person in the yard of a residence, which was confirmed by a neighbour who had also witnessed a person running from the yard. Police were unable to locate a suspect in the area and noted that no damage had been inflicted on either residence but have kept the incident under investigation.

A roadside screening device check of a 49-yearold male driver led to a 24-hour licence suspension on Aug. 28.

A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with being in possession of a controlled substance, cocaine, when police contacted him regarding other outstanding warrants. He now has an Oct. 6 court date.

A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged with impaired driving and driving while his blood-alcohol level was above .08 per cent.

Police had discovered his vehicle on the night of Aug.

RCMP investigating Roche Percee theft A break, enter and theft incident in the village of Roche Percee has set members of the Estevan detachment of the RCMP into investigation mode.

Police reported that sometime during the night of Aug. 28 and early morning hours of Aug. 29, a garage located in the 400

block of Division Avenue in the village was broken into by forcing the door open to gain access to the building.

Among the items taken during the invasion were an Xbox and Xbox games, several DVDs, a speaker, flat screen television and a paintball gun.

Anyone with information regarding this theft is asked to contact the Estevan detachment at 306637-4400 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 to provide information anonymously. Tips can also be submitted online at www.saskcrimestoppers. com

28 parked in an area of the city that was deemed suspicious at the time. The man has a Sept. 29 court date.

On the night of Aug. 29, a 25-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault as a result of a domestic disturbance on the south side of the city. He now has a Sept. 29 court date slated.

The resident of a home on the city’s north side was charged with creating an unnecessary noise on Aug. 29 after police attended to the address in response to a complaint.

A patron who was refusing to leave a business , after being asked to do so by staff, was released into the custody of a roommate who assumed responsibility for the 24-year-old.

An 18-year-old man was arrested and charged

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A 30-year-old man who was causing a disturbance at an establishment on the city’s east side on the night of Aug. 29, was taken into custody and lodged in cells after being charged with being intoxicated in public. He was also charged for refusing to leave the

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Estevan may be dwarfed when compared to Edmonton or Toronto, but nevertheless, homelessness is an issue that exists in the Energy City, the same as it does in those sprawling metropolises.

The Estevan Salvation Army’s upcoming Walk Against Homelessness, which will coincide with their annual Barbecue for Belonging, is hoping to raise awareness about not just homelessness, but also other housing struggles that leave many people who sometimes have a job, looking for adequate living conditions.

“Even though Warm Welcome is a winter shelter, we continue to be involved in the lives of those struggling throughout the year because there’s a need for the shelter year round,” said Estevan Salvation Army Lieutenant Brian Bobolo.

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“People who face housing issues in smaller communities are often seen as outsiders or misfits somehow, and there’s this derogatory view of them that you might not see in areas with larger centres, where housing issues are more understood and seen as part of the landscape,” the lieutenant explained.

When the shelter first opened in 2012, Bobolo noted the skepticism the shelter and its necessity faced.

“Some said, ‘there are no homeless people in Estevan,’” he said. “But now the message has spread, and people understand there are those who are caught in difficult circumstances and need help. Last year when we ran the program again, by the time we got to the end of it, people were saying, ‘well, why aren’t you doing more?’

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“This will require more resources, but we believe the community will support us as they have been through donations and the volunteer work they provide,” said Bobolo.

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She has been representing Estevan and the immediate area in the provincial legislature since 1999, and Doreen Eagles is still excited about her MLA’s job and the opportunity it provides to serve the local constituency.

“For the first time in a long time, I even took a few personal days just to spend with family,” she said, when asked to comment on this summer’s schedule.

“I made my regular trips into Regina to tend to business as well as in the constituency office, and we had a constructive caucus retreat at Elk Ridge in midAugust. I think that has been a good program over the years because it gives everyone an opportunity to be heard. All MLAs get a chance to explain what’s going on in their constituency and how it might relate to what’s going on in other regions,” Eagles said.

For example, the need to improve provincial highways is a big item in many rural constituencies, including Estevan, she said. “We have more miles of roads than any other province, so it makes sense that we’re all wanting improvements. I know I was really happy to see the paving between Macoun and Estevan this year.

It was getting pretty rough.

I didn’t even mind those 15 to 20 minute delays on the highway because I knew it meant it was getting done.”

While the Estevan truck bypass appears to be moving slowly, it is moving forward, she said, noting she has been informed that the grading of the bypass should be completed by the end of September, and while the actual roadbed construction has been delayed often due to weather, the crews have been able to install the required culverts. The roadbed construction will get back on pace this fall and next spring with the intention of having the truck

Doreen Eagles route readied for paving during the 2015 construction season.

“I know the opposition will be going after us on their typical agenda.

They’ll raise their concerns about senior care and

Combining remains behind five-year average cent of winter wheat, 12 per cent of field peas and eight per cent of lentils are combined. Twenty-two per cent of canola is swathed while 14 per cent of mustard is swathed or ready to straight-cut. Harvest operations have been slowed down by last week’s rain, which covered most of the province.

Rainfall across the province this past week ranged from trace amounts to several inches, with some areas in the eastcentral region receiving up to 141 mm. Across the province, topsoil moisture on cropland is rated as 28

per cent surplus, 71 per cent adequate and one per cent short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 22 per cent surplus, 75 per cent adequate and three per cent short.

Heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and hail caused the majority of reported crop damage this week. Grasshoppers, wheat midge and sclerotinia also caused some damage.

Farmers are hoping for improved weather to resume harvesting operations.

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as MLA, Eagles said she had said she was going to come to a decision regarding a possible retirement or not, this summer. She admitted that this difficult choice hasn’t been made yet since she still has to weigh several factors before arriving there.

Since a general election is not expected to be called until the spring of 2016, she said she has felt no pressure at all from the government or her constituents regarding the stay or go situation, but knew that it would be made relatively soon and only after consultations with Premier Brad Wall, the caucus and her family.

“All I can say is that I’m working toward the decision. I can’t say much more than that at this point.”

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When we were in opposition we generally provided possible solutions for the government to consider.

This opposition hasn’t done that so far. We’ll see what they have to offer when we get going again in the legislature near the end of October. I’m actually looking forward to that.”

The summer has been busy, even after taking

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Eagles said she attended a 103-year celebration for the Lutheran church in Woodley, a church her grandfather had helped build.

The evangelical church in Macoun also held an 85th anniversary, which she was able to attend and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Estevan is having a 50th anniversary, which she also expects to attend.

It hasn’t just been about churches, however. There have been pioneer days and rodeos to attend and parades coming up or already held, that she made her way to, as part of her summertime obligations. These are events she said she understands are part of her schedule but also events she enjoys.

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Sign corridor changes show action on bypass One sign that something is happening in regards to progress on the long-awaited and muchanticipated heavy truck bypass around Estevan is the request to move the signs.

During the Aug. 25 regular meeting of Estevan city council, councillors approved changes to the sign corridor along Highway 39 east of the city.

In order to accommodate the truck route, a onekilometre section of the sign corridor, which includes a number of promotional and commercial billboards along the highway, will have to be moved. The proposal noted that the section that is to be removed will be replaced further to the east, effectively extending the sign corridor a kilometre closer to Bienfait.

In order to move the corridor, there must be an agreement signed by the City of Estevan, the RM of Estevan No. 5 and Prairie Mines. The RM of Estevan had previously approved the move, and Prairie Mines told the outdoor advertising consultant they would

like to see the sign corridor moved a kilometre east.

Once each party agrees to the new location, the matter must go to the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure for approval.

The City of Estevan administers the current sign corridor and would continue to do so following the adjustments.

The information package to council noted that if the proper approvals are made, the corridor could be re-established next spring and the billboards could be moved prior to any construction on the bypass. *** Illegal parking around the city continues to be a focus of Estevan’s bylaw enforcement officer, with the July report submitted to council showing another 81 parking tickets issued.

There have been 548 tickets issued so far in 2014.

The report noted the 81 tickets came from a total of 381 vehicle tires that were chalked.

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Business optimism gains ground in August On Aug. 28, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer, which reveals optimism among small business owners in Saskatchewan improved 1.5 points to an index of 65.0 in August from 63.5 in July, remaining in-line with the national index of 65.5.

“It is good to see small business optimism in Saskatchewan picked up in August after a three month decline. We know many entrepreneurs continue to be challenged with the aftermath of flooding, pressures from the shortage of labour, increasing wage costs, and high fuel and energy costs,” said Marilyn Braun-Pollon,

CFIB’s Vice-President, Prairie and Agri-business.

“However, Saskatchewan continues to have some of the strongest hiring plans in the country. Now we need Mother Nature to co-operate over the coming weeks to get the crops off the field.”

Nationally, Canada’s small and mid-sized business owners are feeling more upbeat in August.

CFIB’s Business Barometer Index has gained more than two points over top of July’s sluggish performance, closing off the month at 65.5 — its third-best reading so far this year after April and May. “Increased optimism this month is fueling better near-term, full-time em-

ployment plans,” said Ted Mallett, CFIB’s Chief Economist and Vice-President.

“Additionally, 42 per cent of Canadian entrepreneurs say their businesses are in good shape, versus only 10 per cent who say the opposite, which is the most net positive result we’ve seen since the recession.”

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Optimism improved in New Brunswick to near 63, while in Manitoba, the index fell back to that level. Not much change in sentiment was noted in Nova Scotia or Quebec, with their index levels remaining under 61.

Prince Edward Island once again has Canada’s least optimistic businesses, with its index sinking to 56.5.

Results and the full report are available at: www.cfibfcei.ca/english/barometer Highlights of the Saskatchewan Business Barometer for August: • 46 per cent of businesses in Saskatchewan say their overall state of

business is good (42 per cent nationally), 17 per cent say it is bad (10 per cent nationally).

• 21 per cent of Saskatchewan businesses plan to increase full-time employment in the next three to four months (22 per cent nationally) and eight per cent plan to decrease employment (10 per cent nationally).

• The shortage of skilled labour (53 per cent) remains the main operating challenge; second highest in Canada, after Alberta (54 per cent).

• Major cost pressures for small business include: wages (59 per cent), fuel/ energy (53 per cent), and taxes/regulations (49 per

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Measured on a scale of 0 and 100, an index level above 50 means owners expecting their businesses’ performance to be stronger in the next year outnumber those expecting weaker performance. According to past results, index levels normally range between 65 and 70 when the economy is growing at its potential.

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Trade rules relaxed for wine and craft beers British Columbia Premier Christy Clark and Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall agreed Aug. 29 to offer consumers in both provinces greater choice and convenient access to locally produced wine and craft spirits. The agreement will lift barriers to consumers and enables free trade, benefitting consumers and strengthening the Canadian wine and craft distillers industries.

Once implemented, consumers in both provinces will be able to order B.C. or Saskatchewan wines and craft spirits directly from producers, and have them delivered to their doorstep.

“British Columbia is leading the way in modernizing liquor laws to allow direct shipping of wine and craft spirits, and we are thrilled that Saskatchewan has made this commitment with us today,” said Premier Clark. “We look forward to building on this momentum and working with other provinces.”

“When we ask other provinces for freer trade in Canada, we better be prepared to do it ourselves,” Premier Brad Wall said. “We are committed to removing interprovincial trade barriers that hinder consumers, producers and a growing economy.”

Previously, consumers were restricted to wines or spirits that were available for sale through Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority stores in Saskatchewan, and B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch and private liquor stores in British Columbia. The agreement will enable consum-

ers to access a much broader selection of wines and craft spirits than previously available and opens up new markets for wineries and distilleries looking to grow their business.

Saskatchewan joins B.C. and Manitoba in offering direct access to Canadian wines.

Since March 2013, B.C. has worked with other provincial and territorial officials on looking at ways to open up domestic markets for B.C. wines. The terms of the agreement will be drafted in the coming weeks for implementation June 17, 2015.

“With more than 275 B.C. wineries and a growing selection of craft distillers to choose from, I am excited that Saskatchewan residents will soon be able to place their order and raise their glass to enjoy more of what our province has to offer,” said B.C. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick.

“B.C.’s wine industry has earned a strong reputation internationally for quality and value, and thanks to this agreement, more people right here in Canada will be able to enjoy the high-quality BC VQA wines grown and produced in B.C,” said Miles Prodan, President and CEO of the B.C. Wine Institute.

Tyler Dyck of the B.C. Craft Distillers Guild added, “We’re pleased to see that B.C. and Saskatchewan have committed to removing barriers to access for consumers to Canadian products. Access to new markets is important as we look to build on the strength of our growing industry.”

Saskatchewan’s Colin Schmidt, of the Last Mountain Lake Distillery in Lumsden said, “As a Saskatchewan distillery this sounds like a positive step for both producers and consumers. We have a loyal following in Saskatchewan and cannot wait to share our award winning spirits with consumers in British Columbia. We hope to continue to see this kind of progress for the craft alcohol industry as it continues to grow.”

The premiers agreed to continue discussing options to liberalize trade in craft beer in the future.

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The Manitoba deal provides SaskPower with up to 25 megawatts of power from Nov. 2015 to May 2022. The pact, which could be valued at $100 million at maximum usage, will assure SaskPower of a reliable, affordable

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“Although Manitoba Hydro regularly exports electricity to Saskatchewan, this 25-megawatt deal represents the first long-term firm sale between the two provinces in recent memory,” said Scott Thomson, president and CEO of Manitoba Hydro.

Manitoba’s 15 hydro electric plants also produce power for Midwestern states in the U.S. The power from Manitoba will be delivered using an already existing transmission connection between the two utilities.

Weekly wages increase 3.6 per cent The average Saskatchewan worker’s weekly wages were $980.11 in June 2014, an increase of 3.6 per cent compared to last June. Saskatchewan wages were the third highest among all the provinces.

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Saskatchewan had the highest increase among the provinces in that time.

“When you factor in inflation, wages in the province were 1.4 per cent higher in June on an annual basis, which means people are seeing real gains in take-home pay,” Harrison said. “(The Aug. 28) report is good news. It demonstrates that Saskatchewan continues to lead the nation in terms of employment and opportunities.”

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Natural gas demand continues its decline Canada extracted 10.7 billion cubic metres of natural gas in June, up 2.0 per cent from the same month in 2013. However, production continued to be lower than the national monthly average of 12.1 billion cubic metres.

Total demand on gas utilities in Canada declined 13.3 per cent from June 2013 to 12.7 billion cubic metres.

Canada’s natural gas sales generated $1.2 billion in revenue, up 27.7 per cent compared with June 2013, largely driven by higher prices (+24.6 per cent). Consumption was 4.9 billion cubic metres in June.

Alberta, which produces most of the natural gas in Canada, extracted 7.6 billion cubic metres in June,

down 2.8 per cent from June 2013. Increases in British Columbia (up 7.9 per cent to 2.4 million cubic metres) and Nova Scotia (up 239.5 per cent to 371,886 cubic metres) partially offset the decline.

While demand on gas utilities was the highest in Ontario (3.3 billion cubic metres), it was down 20.3 per cent compared with June 2013. Saskatchewan reported the second highest demand on gas utilities (2.8 billion cubic metres), down 25.3 per cent. Only New Brunswick and Nova Scotia reported increased demand on gas utilities in June.

Every province reported year-over-year gains in

Southeast handled wet weekend As the summer inches its way closer to fall, the southeast experienced a heavy dose of rainfall from Aug. 22 to 24.

Any concerns the added water would negatively impact the several rural areas that experienced flooding issues earlier in the summer were put to rest once the rain stopped.

The relatively dry summer following the early flooding in southeast Saskatchewan helped bring some of the area’s flood storage capacity back.

The rainfall totals last week across the Souris Basin ranged from 35 to 70 millimetres, with the average across the whole system around 50 mm.

Patrick Boyle at the Water Security Agency, said the water systems in the southeast were able to withstand the added rainfall without any issues arising.

“Because we had adequate flood storage in the reservoirs to handle this event, we’re seeing some small response from stream flows out there, but it’s not expected to be significant,” said Boyle. “We’re not looking at changing our reservoir operations because of that.”

Outflows from Rafferty Dam were seven cubic metres per second, and flows from Alameda were only three cubic metres per second earlier this week.

Boyle added the watershed systems were able to handle the added moisture due to the flood storage that was available following high waters earlier this summer in areas like Carnduff and Gainsborough.

“There are a number of areas that are still going

to be above normal, levelswise and will continue to be so for the remainder of the recreational season, most of the lakes included. The water is going to take a while to work its way out of there. Certainly, we’re going to be above normal into the fall,” said Boyle.

“The reservoir in Alameda was largely unaffected by the July rainfall, a little bit but not much.

We had an adequate supply there for flood storage, so it wasn’t a huge issue.”

He said the elevated water levels will be most apparent on the lakes in the lower Qu’Appelle, but will still be noticeable in water systems across much of the southeast.

He said the outflows from dams should not be of concern at this time,

but the water situation is constantly changing with the weather.

“It’s all depending on the next rainfall, right,” added Boyle, who noted there was a more pleasant forecast expected to close out August. “That will be good news for everyone.”

A release by the Canadian Wheat Board noted the rain didn’t have much of a negative impact on canola

crops, but many of the late crops may be vulnerable to frost.

The rain and cool weather experienced across the southern Prairies have made quality a concern.

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Sales in Alberta increased 2.9 per cent from June 2013 to 2.5 billion cubic metres of natural gas. Conversely, sales in Ontario were down 4.2 per cent to 1.2 billion cubic metres.

Exports to the United States were down 14.4 per cent year-over-year to 5.8 billion cubic metres in June.

Saskatchewan, the principal exporter, delivered 2.3 billion cubic metres, down 25.5 per cent. Increased exports

by New Brunswick and Ontario partially made up for the declines in June.

Canada’s imports of natural gas from the United States decreased 27.8 per cent to 1.6 billion cubic metres.

Ontario, which is the primary customer, imported 27.3 per cent less than the same month a year earlier. Imports in every other province were also down in June.

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Players make their case for Bruins The process of paring down their roster will not come easily for the Estevan Bruins.

There were many players who impressed the coaching staff at training camp, and those who made it past the end of the weekend will have the pre-season to show they should stick around.

Team Black won the annual Black and Gold intrasquad game on Sunday, with 18-year-old Mahlon Head ripping a wrist shot in the shootout to give them a 4-3 victory.

Wyatt Garagan (2) and Connor McKenzie scored for Gold, while Head, Richard Yusa and Keegan Allison replied for Black in regulation.

“I knew Durdle went short side so I tried to switch it up and go high and I got the goal there, so it’s nice,” said Head, one of the more impressive newcomers in camp, of his shootout winner.

“It was fun. It was a lot different from the scrimmages all weekend. It was cool. With a lot more fans and more guys on the bench, it just makes it easier for everyone.”

Bruins head coach and general manager Chris Lewgood said the intensity level was higher on Sunday than earlier in the weekend.

“I thought throughout the weekend, Friday and Saturday, the pace actually slowed quite a bit. I guess that happens when you’re playing that many games in a short period of time.

The guys kinda seemed reenergized in the intrasquad game, and I really liked the pace and I was happy with it.”

Tough decisions coming after many impress at training camp

Team Pink forward Wyatt Garagan eyes the puck while Grey forward Keegan Allison looks at an oncoming defenceman during a scrimmage on Saturday.

The nearly 70 players in camp were split into four teams for scrimmages on Friday and Saturday.

Lewgood said that while the returning players looked good, for the most part, the quality and quantity of the newcomers means there is no room for complacency.

“Usually the veteran players play with such confidence that it allows them that edge and I saw that this weekend. I can tell you, though, that some of them might get bumped down a notch by some of these young guys. We have some good young guys, and some of them are going to play

significant roles with our team.”

There were also a number of new 19-year-olds looking for spots on the team, and many of them made an impression.

“It makes it tough on us because we don’t want to carry our whole team full of ’95s, 19-year-old guys, and some of those ’95s, walkons and camp additions or non-list players, really impressed us. They’re going to make it tough on some of the veteran guys and some of the young ’96s we have coming in.”

One 19-year-old who caught Lewgood’s eye, and

many others’, was Keegan Hull, who played in Wichita, Kan., last year.

“There weren’t a lot of surprises for us. The one pleasant surprise was Keegan Hull, a guy we didn’t know much about, and he came in and is going to be threatening for a spot on our team. The one thing we knew coming in was we weren’t going to have our team set by the end of the weekend. We have a lot of work ahead of us to decipher who’s who and what’s what. I think we’ll have some tough decisions,” said Lewgood.

Although there are de-

Team Gold forward Wyatt Garagan looks to corral the puck behind the net while Black goalie Tyler Gutenberg and defenceman Cody Durdle (3) look on.

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Head was one of them, and after a strong performance in camp, he will be sticking around.

“I bring some grit, but I also think I have a nice scoring touch as well,” said the B.C. native, whose dad and uncle both played for the Bruins.

“It’d be huge. I’ve heard a lot about the Bruins and it’d be great to play here.”

Another standout forward was 18-year-old Brad Arabia of Thunder Bay, who showed off his goalscoring touch.

“In the first game, (I was) trying to get the bus legs out (after a) long car ride from Thunder Bay, but in the second and third game I tried to play more my style and put pucks in the net. That’s really my type of game right there,” he said.

“My style is high-octane offence. I like to play some defence too, but I think the coach will be pretty impressed if I could put the puck in the net for him this season.”

Lewgood said the decisions will be dictated by how players do in the pre-

season.

“It’ll separate itself.

We’ve talked about that as a staff this weekend lots, that the guys are going to rise up that are going to stay. There may be some tough decisions, but they’ll start to separate themselves.

There’s a lot of variables we gotta consider in making these decisions, but there’s a lot of good players.

“We’ve talked a little bit about the difference between this year and last year, and I feel that the cut line is a lot more impressive this year than it was last year. We had some good young guys that didn’t quite make it last year, but there’s going to be a lot that don’t make it this year. There are going to be several players that aren’t playing for the Estevan Bruins that can play Junior A hockey.”

There were six goalies in camp, including returnee Brett Lewchuk, recruit Tyler Gutenberg and camp invitee Bobby Palzer, a friend of the late Nick Egan who came in to challenge for the starter’s job.

“I thought our goaltending was really good,” said Lewgood.

One group that made its mark as camp went on was the collection of 15-yearolds, the newest players to be listed by the team.

“Early on, our ’99 group looked real young out there, almost like they didn’t belong, with the odd exception. Then as the weekend went on, by the third scrimmage, the one forward line with (Tristyn) DeRoose, (Isaac) Sandomirsky and (Matthew) Chekay looked tremendous out there, very comfortable and they were making good hockey plays. All our young guys were very impressive.

We’re excited about our list.

There’s just a great group of guys there, and I think we can do a lot of good things with this group for years to come.”

Although the team that will emerge will be fairly inexperienced, Lewgood said he likes what he sees.

“What I can tell you is I think we have a good young team. Young is one of the key words there. It’ll be interesting to see where some of these guys fit in against other teams with more experience, but I like the level of talent. I like our leadership. I like our character in the room.”

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Elecs looking to make some noise With most of their team back and one of the biggest squads they’ve ever fielded, the Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs football team is looking to do some damage this year.

The Elecs began training camp last week in preparation for Saturday’s road opener against the Yorkton Raiders.

Although the number of players coming out peaked in the low 30s, which is less than the near 40 the team had at spring camp, there is reason for optimism.

“There’s a lot going on right now. It’s the end of summer and a long weekend this weekend, so we’re hopeful that once school starts up we’ll get a few more kids, whether it’s from ECS or our co-operating schools, and we’ll get those numbers where we want to be, ideally in that mid-40s range,” said Elecs head coach Mark Schott.

There are also some players who have decided not to return, with a notable example being experienced running back Kaleb Memory.

The Elecs have done a lot in a week of training camp.

“We always focus on basic fundamentals for each position. That’s an emphasis that we address throughout the entire season, right from Day 1,” Schott said.

“Basic form tackling, positional fundamentals for linemen, ball handling, ball possession fundamentals for offensive backs and re-

Elecs kicker Prestin Bergen boots a field goal during training camp on Friday at Estevan Comprehensive Schol.. ceivers. We don’t have a lot of time between when we start and when we play, so we’ve done a lot of system installation and made some tweaks to our offensive and defensive systems from last year to this year. It takes a little time for some of the guys to understand what we’re trying to do and the changes that we’ve made.”

Returnees Kyle Seipp

(defensive line) and Mitchel Clark (safety) are taking a shot at the quarterback positions, and bantam Steelers pivot Andrew Keller was also expected to try out.

“Our quarterback position, although inexperienced, both Seipp and Clark have looked great in camp.

They’re both big, athletic guys that are really smart and have good sports sense,

ing group of newcomers, including running back Levi Pick, who starred in minor football.

“He’s going to be an excellent player for us out there on the field. Some of the young guys coming up were bantam-eligible, but for various reasons are playing up with us, with no bantam team this year. They definitely haven’t looked

so we’re confident that they can pick it up quickly and be a good asset for us,” Schott said.

“We have lots of really good players coming back from last year’s team. Our O-line is huge. Ryan Eggen, Colten Brokenshire, guys like that who really stood out for us last year, it’s great to have them coming back.”

There is also a promis-

out of place, so it’s encouraging to have that type of depth across different ages of the players,” Schott said.

They say the game is won in the trenches on the offensive and defensive lines, and Schott said that area should be an asset this year.

“Size on our line, for a change, will be a nice strength for us. So we’re hoping that with our size, we also have a good mix of athleticism in there, some big bodies that can move, which is key for O and D-line.

“Our depth should be a strength for us this year, the ability to rotate guys through and hopefully have true special teams to keep our O and D starters fresh throughout the course of the game. It would be a huge thing for us if we can do that. Hopefully that translates into our guys remaining fresh and having more energy in that fourth quarter and toward the end of the game.”

After winning a game last year and nearly winning another in a classic against Central, Schott believes this team can make some noise.

“On paper, this is probably the best team the Elecs have had. But nothing comes easy. We definitely have a lot of work to do, even with the vast majority of our team from last year returning, because everybody’s good in our league.

But we sure hope that our experience, our size and our athleticism can lead us to better results this year.”

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Taillon makes Melville midget team A Lampman hockey player will be taking her career to new heights this season.

Ashlyn Taillon, the starting goalie for the Estevan Chargers bantam A team last year, has secured a spot with the Melville Prairie Fire of the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League.

Taillon played in some exhibition games with the team and then found out she’d made it.

“I battled against another goalie to make the team and I found out Wednesday evening after our exhibition game,” said the 15-year-old.

“It means everything to be able to have that experience and be able to play at this high level.”

However, she was surprised to get the call after her performance in the pre-

Ashlyn Taillon is moving up to the midget AAA level this year. (Photo by Wanda Harron)

season games.

“I didn’t think I was really going to make it, and (head coach Kevin Kirkwood) was like, ‘We want you,’ and I was shocked,” Taillon said.

“The coach says I did the best in the goalie sessions and I was kinda shocked by that too. In my games, I didn’t actually think I played that well in them. I let the most goals in of all the goalies, so I was like, ‘I don’t really have a chance.’ But in the last game I thought I played really well.”

Taillon said she will start out playing 30 per cent of the games backing up returning goalie Macey McDonald, but if she plays well, she can work her way up to a 50-50 split. That’s her goal as a rookie.

Last year, Taillon backstopped the Char-

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The youth high point champion Leah Geis won the 3D open atop was Memory MacDonald on her horse, horse Quill.

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doesn’t get rattled.

“The mental part, I can brush things away pretty quick. If I let a goal in, I focus back up and I kinda forget about it and move on.”

With women’s hockey growing in Estevan, including the addition of a midget AA team last year, Taillon said it’s a testament to the local program that she’s moving up to midget AAA. “It’s amazing that Estevan can help these girls to get to the higher level that they get to,” she said.

Pachal signs contract with Victoria Royals Brayden Pachal put pen to paper last week.

Pachal signed a contract with the Western Hockey League’s Victoria Royals on Aug. 26 during the team’s training camp.

The 15-year-old defenceman was drafted by the Royals in the second round, 40th overall, in the 2014 draft held in May. That made him the first Estevan player to be selected in the WHL draft since 2009.

“Brayden is a mobile, talented two-way defender,” said Royals general manager Cameron Hope.

“We are very happy to welcome Brayden to the Royals’ family.”

Brayden Pachal Pachal played with the Estevan bantam AA Bruins last season. The five-foot-11, 161-pound defenceman scored 14 goals and 27 points, along with 66 penalty minutes, in 31 games.

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gers to first place in the South Saskatchewan Female Hockey League. She posted a record of 22-1-1, with a league-leading 1.42 goals-against average and a .750 save percentage.

In the playoffs, she had a 2.34 goals-against average and .813 save percentage.

She described herself as a butterfly goalie.

“I don’t really move out of my net. I’m not a person to go play the puck.”

She added a strong part of her game is that she

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Miners score twice in weekend loss Encouraging offensive showing in 48-12 defeat It was far from a win, but the Estevan Sherritt Coal Miners made some progress on Saturday.

In their third game of the season, the atom football team fell 48-12 to the Regina Ticats in the provincial capital.

After being shut out in their first two games, including a 54-0 loss in their home opener, the Miners’ offence made strides in Saturday’s game with two touchdowns.

“I think the kids are really starting to get it that if you block for our ball carrier, good things will happen,” said Estevan head coach Wanda Harron.

Miners quarterback Kaleb Bechtold scored both touchdowns, and both came in the third quarter.

Each touchdown was scored on the run from about the 30-yard line.

“The second one was supposed to be a passing play and he never saw anything. To his credit, he saw that there was an opening and started running. To their credit, the rest of the guys on the offence maintained their blocks. It wasn’t all the way around the end, but it wasn’t up the middle,” said Harron.

“We had a lot of success moving the ball in this game. I credit our slotbacks

The Estevan Miners made some progress in their third game on Saturday in Regina against the Tricats.. (File photo) doing their job blocking and our offensive line blocking better.”

The game was scoreless after the first quarter, but the Ticats exploded in the second to take a 21-0 lead at the half. They led 34-12 after the third quarter.

“Defensively, there were a few highlights. There were some good tackles and

some in the backfield as well.

There was one play where our defence got through into their backfield and their ball carrier was basically carrying that football like a loaf of bread. One of our linebackers, Kolby Forseth, basically took it out of his hands, and I really thought he was going to score but they pushed him out at the 20,” Harron said.

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She added that getting on the board a couple of times leads to more confidence for everybody going into the second half of the regular season.

“Honestly, at this age for football, in a lot of towns, a lot of the kids think just because they don’t touch the ball, they’re not that important. We stress that everybody’s got a job. Just because you’re not the quarterback, just because you’re not the centre, just because you’re not the featured running back, you should be getting as much credit as

whoever scores the touchdown.”

The offensive coaches focused on repetition in practice last week and Harron said that paid off.

“I want to give a lot of credit to our offensive coaches. Every play we did, we repeated over and over and over again. We took the offence on their own. They ran a play and if something was wrong, if the angle the running back was taking out of the backfield was wrong, they set up cones and ran it again, ran it again, ran it again. Our playbook is not

nearly as big as it was last year, but we’re focusing on a few plays and running them as much as possible.”

The team will continue to work on tackling on defence, especially angle tackles.

“All of Regina’s touchdowns, we never made them work for the touchdowns.

They were all end-around runs, which was quite disappointing.”

The Miners’ next game is at home on Sunday. They will host the Regina Gaitors at noon at Dana Quewezance Memorial Field.

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Wide array of talent at Bruins camp I have covered six SJHL training camps, and none of them had as much talent on display as the one just held by the Estevan Bruins.

I have never seen so many players with a legitimate shot to make a team, especially with as many returnees as the Bruins have.

There is a real logjam with the forwards, as the team could form six or seven forward lines at this point, and none of the cuts will be easy.

The Bruins have a strong group of recruits this year.

Add to that a group of 1995-born players who impressed in camp, and what you have is a dogfight.

Most of the returning regulars looked good in camp, but there are a couple in danger of not making the team due to all the newcomers.

The non-returning forwards who impressed me in camp included 1995-borns Keegan Hull — a real surprise for everyone — Richard Yusa and Adam Canepa, as well as 1996-borns Mahlon Head, Brad Arabia, Chase McKersie, Braydon Delorme and Ryan Duret.

Younger forwards who looked good included Kaelan Holt, Chaseton Sare, Isaac Sandomirsky and Tristyn DeRoose.

Josh Lewis Hear Me Out Head, Arabia and Holt were probably the three best youngsters in camp. Head made his mark in every game, Arabia did nothing but score all weekend and Holt showed he is definitely a future SJHLer. Returnees Wyatt Garagan, Keaton Longpre and Keegan Allison all looked like they have added a gear to their game.

Chris Lewgood was on the money when he said there will be Junior A calibre players who do not make this team.

On the blue line, rookie Josh Rieger affirmed the prevailing thought that he can be an impact player right

away, and fellow 18-year-old Cody Durdle also looked good. Local product Mason Benning impressed as well.

Perhaps the biggest standout among the group of ‘99s was defenceman Tylor Ludwar, who is 14 and can’t even be listed yet due to his age. He looked excellent, almost like a veteran, and showed off his offensive instincts.

In goal, Brett Lewchuk looked virtually unflappable. Summer recruit Tyler Gutenberg did a strong job for the most part. 1995-born goalie Bobby Palzer, a friend of late Bruins defenceman Nick Egan, came up from the U.S. to take a shot at a spot. He struggled in his first scrimmage on Friday, but rebounded nicely in the final one on Saturday.

Although there isn’t a ton of experience at the SJHL level, there is a lot of talent, and several potential impact rookies. Bringing in some ‘95s adds some hockey experience, if not in the SJHL. Contact Josh Lewis at 306-634-2654 or sports@ estevanmercury.ca, or tweet him at @joshlewis306. Is anyone else wondering why the Argos didn’t try a punt single on the final play of Monday’s loss to Hamilton?

Summer of success for local wakeboarder It has been a busy summer for Sage Dayman.

The local wakeboarder has gotten results at events across the country over the last month.

First, Dayman made the Sask First Wakeboard Team for the second straight year.

He had also been on the developmental team two years earlier.

The team held a training camp at Boundary Dam in late July.

On Aug. 9, Dayman competed at provincials in Saskatoon. He finished third in the junior men’s category, which is for wakeboarders aged 14-18.

Estevan’s Taylor Johnson also attended provincials and placed second in the women’s division.

A week later, from Aug. 14-16, Dayman competed at the Canadian National Wakeboard Championships in Bala, Ont. In the boat nationals, he made top ten in the junior men’s category. In the straightline nationals, he won a bronze medal in amateur men’s, which is for those 14 years old and up.

The following weekend, Dayman competed in Winnipeg at the Rip Curl Wake Park Nationals. He won a bronze medal in junior men’s (14-17 years old).

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Estevan wakeboarder Sage Dayman, right, earned a bronze medal at provincials in early August. (Submitted photo)

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Work is continuing on a new track and field facility at Estevan Comprehensive School. The venue will be used during the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games.

Strippers go 1-3 at Games in Alberta Windsor in a much better game. Estevan trailed 5-1 after the first period and played the second even as each team scored once. Don Dayman and Craig Sluser were the goal scorers for the Strippers.

Windsor went on to win the gold medal, with the Ol’ Coyotes taking bronze.

Following those two games, the Strippers were placed in Pool C. Their first game was against the Cornwall Seaway Blades, and they lost 5-0. They trailed 1-0 after the first period and 3-0 after the second, then surrendered two last-minute goals.

The Strippers won their final game, dumping the Northwest Territories 8-1.

All the goals were scored in the first period. Sluser

The Estevan Strippers hockey club was in tough at the Canada 55-plus Games in Strathcona County, Alta., last week, as they finished with a 1-3 record.

They were placed in a pool with Windsor On The Point and the Nova Scotia Ol’ Coyotes, who were represented by a team of players from Edmonton. Both teams play summer hockey and the results showed it.

The Strippers lost 9-0 to the Ol’ Coyotes in their first game. They trailed 5-0 after the first period and surrendered four more goals in the second. The Strippers had less shots than the Coyotes had goals.

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Meanwhile, seven local golfers also competed at the Games.

In the low gross divisions, Scott Blackstock shot rounds of 75 and 74 to win gold in the 55-plus division by one stroke. Frank John had rounds of 101 and 102 to win bronze in the 85-plus division. Ron Rittaler shot rounds of 78 and 85 to finish fifth in the 65-plus division.

In the low net division, which included all golfers 55 and over, Dale Fox won gold with rounds of 81 and 85, minus a handicap of 30. Gary Millions of Carnduff shot

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“I don’t get a chance to cool down in this production. Carmen is busy all the time.”

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She’s a New Jersey girl who loves the North American prairies and he’s an Estevan dude who loves hockey.

These two will be dominating the operatic stage in Minot’s Nicole Nelson Hall on Sept. 12 and 14.

Sara Louise Petrocelli (now Armstrong) will be the featured performer in the Western Plains Opera’s presentation of Carmen and her husband, Chad Armstrong wins the hand and heart of the girl, just like he did in real life.

Armstrong, who is billed as the Canuck baritone by his New York agency, takes the role as toreador Escamillo in the lively opera that Petrocelli described as one of opera’s most recognizable musical treats.

Armstrong, a graduate of Estevan Comprehensive School, burst on the operatic scene unexpectedly during his early scholastic days at Minot State in North Dakota in the early 2000s. He has since taken lead roles in well known operas such as Rigoletto with the Annapolis Opera and Long Island and Le nozze di Figaro and he will be presented by Jane Marsh and the Metropolitan Opera Guild to perform excerpts from Guillaume Tell and Rigoletto next spring.

“Music is everywhere in this production. This will be in English, meaning it’s accessible and easy to follow.

Lot’s of drama, lots of humour and the orchestra is just great,” Petrocelli said, referring to her first full Carmen rehearsal with director, musicians and cast on Aug. 28.

“We hit the ground running,” the mezzo soprano said. “Rehearsals are going great, the orchestra has some real fire in them. I don’t get a chance to cool down in this production. Carmen is busy all the time. It’s a good thing I like working in the mornings,” Petrocelli said with a laugh.

When she is finished with the two performance run in Minot, Petrocelli and Armstrong will return to their home in New Jersey where Petrocelli will resume rehearsals with the Metropolitan Opera Company for their Die Meistersinger von Nurnburg by Wagner this fall.

The Minot run will be her first performance in a full-blown production of Carmen. She has sung abridged versions and scenes from this popular opera, but always in French.

“Now I have to unlearn the French and we’ll take some artistic licence with this English version,” she added.

“But I know the notes and having Chad here, it’s wonderful. We get to work together. We’re working out of our hotel room and rehearsal hall. That’s the life of

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an opera singer. It’s the same everywhere we work. It was difficult to find a pizza last night at 11 o’clock. It can be tricky finding food in Minot at that hour, but we do what we do,” she said.

Last season she and Armstrong celebrated their first wedding anniversary in the prairie city, rehearsing for Figaro. This year, they’re back again, spending their second anniversary on the stage, doing what they do best.

Petrocelli said she had worked with the ‘Met’ before and was thrilled that they asked her back. That meant her season was going well. She was a district winner in their 2012 National Council auditions.

“Chad had been in the opera company in New York for a couple of years, back in 2008 and I was in the new crop of singers that year. He was everywhere, doing all kinds of work, even backstage stuff. I wasn’t even aware that he was a singer and I had no interest in dating a singer, then one day I came to work and discovered I was sharing the lead in a production with him, and I was really surprised. The production moved on to Hungary and so did we. That’s how it all started with us,” she said. Now, it’s anniversary time in Minot.

“We’re really happy with the way things are moving.

The chorus is well prepared, even the children’s chorus,

they were rehearsing when I arrived a couple of days ago. Costumes are being built so I just have to plug in my puzzle pieces. Get the stage blocking down, run through the orchestration at rehearsals and then, the tricky part comes with the first full dress rehearsal. That’s when we have to sort things out, nothing will ever go perfectly, there are always some glitches to iron out. That’s why I love those rehearsals because it’s there where I learn things about myself. We have costume changes, staging changes … there will be surprises, there always are.”

Petrocelli said they have bought a house in New Jersey, not far from her childhood home of Fairview, located just south of the George Washington Bridge.

Now they’re north of it and with a “ton of family in the neighbourhood” in Englewood.

“We just want the public to sit back and enjoy the production. The hall in Minot is beautiful, there are big choral scenes. It’s a great opera for audiences,” she said.

For Estevan and area people wanting to take in bigtime opera in a comfortable prairie venue, tickets are available for the Sept. 12 performance at 7:30 p.m. and the 3 p.m. redux on Sept. 14. Online tickets are available at wpopera.com or through the Nicole Nelson Hall on the Minot State University campus.

Back To School

(Left) Back to school this year are Bryla Fornwald (left) and Victoria Beahm who will be classmates at Sacred Heart School.

The school hosted an introductory hot dog barbecue and backpack unloading evening last Thursday.

(Right) Although she’s too young to start school yet, Avery Spenst spent some time with her older brother Kolton, who was old enough to start classes at Sacred Heart/Sacre Coeur School. They got engaged in a welcoming discussion with Nicole Dupuis who was part of the welcoming team at the school’s back to school barbecue on Aug. 28.

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Final School Prep Leading up to the start of the school year, which started on Tuesday, Spruce Ridge School held their back to school barbecue on Aug. 29 with a lunch and a chance for students to get back into the school and prep for the first day. (Photos submitted)

My wife hinted about what she wanted for our anniversary. Something that goes from zero to 150 in three seconds – I bought her a bathroom scale. And the fight was on.

Reminder the fall meeting will be held on Sept. 4 at 12:30 p.m. Cribbage follows at 1 o’clock.

Winners of bridge were: First Joe C. Second Margaret S. Third Clara W. Cribbage winners were: First Jim W. Second Frieda K. Third Dick W. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities

turned out to show their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies and Captain Crunch.

Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still, as a crusty old man, was considered a role model for millions.

Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, two children, John Dough and Jane Dough; and they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.

The funeral was held at 350C for about 20 minutes.

Creighton Lodge happeings for August What a lovely summer we’ve been having. So many lovely warm days this month, a few showers and not too many mosquitoes!! Our gardens (flower and vegetable) are flourishing. If you’d like to see some pictures, be friends with us on Facebook! Thanks again to our devoted residents who do all the watering and weeding. We even have one resident, Willy Hanelt, who has been helping remove old paint from all the outside windows and painting the window trim and stucco. So many of you are helping in so many ways to keep this building looking it’s best.

We are starting to see the lounge expansion become a reality as we have raised three quarters of the targeted amount needed to complete the project. We raised another $1,350 from a raffle of a homemade quilt (made and donated to Creighton Lodge from the Hearts and Hands Quilters), a two night stay at the Sleep Inn in Minot(donated by the Sleep Inn, Minot ND) and a Tim Hortons gift basket (donated by Dianna Eagles). Tenille Dzuba was the Quilt winner, Frank DeBoth won the two night stay at the Sleep Inn and Doreen Dirks won the coffee basket. Thank you so much to everyone who supports the lodge!

We welcomed Gordon Leonard to the Creighton Lodge family this month. Gordon has moved here from his own home and is enjoying our meals and social activities provided. We now have 10 men and 36 women so it’s nice to see the men catching up a bit!

August was very quiet on the music front. Our “regulars” took the month off so we sang and danced to the tunes from Norma Barber on the piano and Kaye Johnson on piano and accordion. Thanks so much ladies for entertaining us. We love your playing! One regular, Bob Olson did provide us with some foot stompin’ tunes the night we ordered our KFC dinner. It’s a real highlight of the month for us!

We did have some very special entertainment though.

First, we were treated to a spectacular concert by professional pianist Audrey Andrist and her husband, professional violinist James Stern. They are always so kind to take the time when they are on their holidays to visit their mom, Shirley, to perform for us one evening. This year was extra special as their son, Kenneth played a couple of songs he wrote on his guitar. This month, we also listened to the tunes played by Gerald and Agnes Seipp and the Mayer family (Freda Littlejohn’s family). It’s so wonderful when folks take the time to provide an hour or so of music for us to enjoy. Thanks to you all.

We were able to continue our exercise program with Audrey Dupuis, Monica Mackenzie and Irene Tarnes.

These ladies don’t realize how much we need them!! It’s such a fact that if you don’t use it, you lose it! Well they keep us using it!! You’re lovely volunteers, and we appreciate the time you give us.

We also continued to play bingo and visit with our dogs from the Dog Therapy program. Thanks again to both Joan and Christina Wock for their commitment to the Lodge. Our dedicated Birthday Party volunteers can always be counted on, too. Margaret Mack, Doreen Dirks, Jean Delorme, Marge Heidinger and sometimes Doreen Hagen or Mary Martin Drader will come to serve and take care of things for our party.

August 6 was a noisy day around here as we had our annual fire system inspection. Everything is working so that’s the main thing. We had our two cocktail parties this month and Faye Veroba was kind to help us out with that.

We want to thank all the local people who are continuing to provide us with their produce from their gardens.

We are sure enjoying the fresh taste of the carrots, corn and apples!!

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The staff and residents of Creighton Lodge want to extend our sympathy to longtime residents, Bob and Erma Hammermeister and family on the loss of their 10-year-old great granddaughter, Kennady. There is no pain far-reaching and deeper than losing a child. Our heart and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.

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Used Trucks, SUVs & Vans 2014 EXPEDITION MAX LIMITED 22,600 kms ..............................$54,995 2014 F150 SUPERCREW 4X4 XTR 1,500 kms ..............................$39,995 2013 JEEP UNLIMITED SAHARA 30,000 kms ..............................$34,995 2012 CHEVROLET 3500 CREW CAB 4X4 LTZ 115,000 kms .......$33,995 2012 E450 CUBE VAN 29,000 kms ................................................$29,995 2011 GMC SIERRA SLT EXTENDED 4X4 88,000 kms .................$30,995 2011 F150 LARIAT SUPERCREW 4X4 119,000 kms ....................$24,995 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL AWD 53,000 kms.............................$31,900 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB 4X4 27,000 kms....$25,995 2011 NISSAN TITAN PRO-4X 63,000 kms .......................................SOLD 2011 F150 XTR SUPERCREW 4X4 71,000 kms ............................$25,995 2011 ESCAPE XLT 4X4 82,000 kms .............................................$18,995 2011 F150 LARIAT SUPERCREW 4X4 49,000 kms ......................$31,995 2011 F150 XTR SUPERCREW 4X4 59,500 kms ............................$25,995 2010 GMC SIERRA SLE CREW CAB 4X4 106,000 kms ...............$21,995 2008 DODGE NITRO R/T 4X4 59,000 kms ....................................$18,995 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SPORT 4X4 92,500 kms ...............$18,995 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS AWD 97,000 kms .....................$13,995 2007 GMC SLT CREW CAB 4X4 118,000 kms.................................SOLD

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Heavy Equipment operators for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators).

Camp job. Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

The Davidson Leader, a weekly community newspaper in southcentral Saskatchewan, has an immediate opening for a reporter/photographer. Davidson, an agricultural community with a population of about 1,000, is located midway between Saskatoon and Regina on Highway 11.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a diploma or degree in journalism. Candidates must possess a strong work ethic and be highly-motivated to serve our readers. The job involves covering all aspects of community life including news, community events and sports. This is a full-time, permanent position. Responsibilities include generating story ideas and covering assignments. Web posting is also a requirement of the job. Knowledge of Mac computers and experience with Adobe Creative Suite is an asset. Page layout is a requirement of this job. Candidates must own a reliable vehicle and have a valid drivers license.

Please send resumes and clippings (PDFs preferred) to: Tara de Ryk, publisher, Davidson Publishing Ltd. 205 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 786, Davidson, SK S0G 1A0, Canada Tel: (306) 567-2047 Fax: (306) 567-2900

General employment Due to some unfortunate misunderstanding we lost most of our rental equipment during an auction sale June 21, 2014. Anyone interested in reselling any equipment, we may be willing to buy back.

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Working in our Ray’s Transport Fleet, these drivers will be hauling grain, fertilizer & livestock feed throughout Sask, Manitoba and Alberta. This position offers a very busy, year-round employment opportunity!

All applicants must have a valid Class 1A license with a clean driver abstract and have at least 1 years driving experience with past Super B grain/ fertilizer, being a definite asset.

Derrick Motor Hotel at Estevan, SK seeking Light Duty Cleaners $13.00 - $15.00/hr, F/T, No experiences needed, Training will be provided. Some High School education preferred and proficiency in English Required. Duties including Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors. Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting and area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture, Make beds, change sheets, and distribute clean towels and toiletries.

Send your resume to derrickmotorhotel@gmail.com or Fax to 306634-4878.

Food and Beverage Server $10.00 - $12.00/hr, F/T. No formal education or exp req’d. Proficiency in English required. Duties including Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations regarding food & beverage. Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff, Present bill to patrons and accept payment.

Day, Evening and Weekend shift. Smitty’s welcomes applicants from Aboriginal Youth , New immigrants and newly grad.

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Obituaries Mary Gheyssen 1924 - 2014 On Monday, August 25, 2014, Mary Charlotte Gheyssen, formerly of Estevan, SK, passed away in Bow Island, AB at the age of 89 years.

Mary was predeceased by her husband and companion for 60 years, Henry Gheyssen; son Gary Gheyssen; sister Marguerite (Joseph) Gheyssens; brothers-in-law, Chuck Gheyssen, Albert Andries and Gilbert Fraser;

and sister-in-law Mary Gheyssen.

Mary was a mother to Gordon (Margie), Gregg, Mary Ann (Barry) and Diane (Garry) Gress. In addition to her children, she is survived by her daughter-in-law Lorraine Gheyssen; sisters, Madeleine Andries and Cecile (Lloyd) Smith; and sisters-in-law, Marie Gheyssen and Agnes Fraser. She will be greatly missed by the Gheyssen and Tommelein families, especially the numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Prayers & Rosary were held on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, August 29, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Brian Meredith. Interment took place at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan.

Our family extends a special thank you to the staff at Bow Island Health Centre for their wonderful care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Parkinson Society Saskatchewan, 610 Duchess Street, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0R1 would be appreciated by the family.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Sandra Jean McDavid (Vandeven) January 24, 1963August 18, 2014

After a long battle with brain tumors, Sandy has left us. She is being welcomed by her beloved grandparents John and Peta Vandeven, Grandmother Geddes, and adoring father in law, Gordon McDavid.

Those that have been left behind cherish the gifts of kindness, compassion, good-humour, and countless memories of how wonderful she was. Carrying on are her high school sweetheart and partner of 36 years, Douglas; who is not only grieving the loss of his soul-mate, but also of his very best friend. Sandra’s spirit also lives on in her three daughters, Cara (Mike) who carries the gift of her mother’s strength and determination, Tessa (Donald) who carries her mother’s generosity and creativity, and Caitlin (Andrew) who displays an empathy and a gentle spirit that she learned from Sandra. Sandra adored her grandchildren and cherished the time that she spent with them; Asher, Addison, Avalon, and Elora will miss the hugs from Nana. Sandra also leaves behind countless family and friends, including her mother Gloria Walter, father Audri Vandeven, mother in law Joan McDavid; sister, Teresa Vandeven (Les), and brother, Scott Vandeven (Theressa).

Despite the fact that she faced such a difficult journey with her own illness, Sandra always looked to help and care for others.

She was the kind of woman who gave thoughtful gifts, words of support, and presence to others. Her family thanks everyone for the support over the years and in the days ahead as we learn to live without her. In particular the Allan Blair Cancer centre cared for Sandra for over 20 years as she dealt with her illness.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandra’s name to the New Estevan Regional Care Home are requested; as they cared so kindly and attentively for Sandra in the last months of her life.

A celebration of Sandra’s life and spirit was held on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 2:00pm, St Paul’s United Church, Estevan, Saskatchewan.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

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Your Guide to Area Estevan Gospel Chapel

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

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

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

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

Pastor: Josh Permann Sunday:Worship 11:00 a.m.

Weekly: Prayer Meeting

www.estevangospelchapel.ca An Associated Gospel Church

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

Phone: 306-634-2190

Fax: 306-634-6845

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

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

St. Giles

Anglican Church Parish of Estevan 317-12th Avenue

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

Faith Lutheran Church Nicholson Centre, Estevan

LC-C

Sunday Worship

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

REAL LIFE LIFE REAL REALPEOPLE PEOPLE REAL REALGOD GOD

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

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

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH

Where We Get Grace, Get God, Get Going!

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

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

WELCOME!

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

738 - 2nd Street, Estevan

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

SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m.

Coffee and fellowship after worship Pastor Stewart Miller

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

306-634-9191

1302 - 8th Street, Estevan

Tim Pippus

Office: 306-634-3116 Sunday Services:

Bible Class - 10:00 a.m. – Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship - 7 p.m.

Wednesday Meeting - 7 p.m.

Free Clothing Outlet

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

THE SALVATION ARMY

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

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

Church of God

Pursuing God Building Relationships Impacting Lives

1920 Wellock Road, Estevan • (306) 634-7955 www.estevancog.com Estevan Church of God 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship with Children’s Ministries & Nursery.

7:30 p.m. Fridays theGROVE Youth Ministries

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

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

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

Come and Worship With Us

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Church Office: 306-634-5684

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

His Glory Bible Church

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

Sunday Worship 10:30am

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

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

Lead Pastor: Rev. Jim Kedge

Pastor: Waylon Klix

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Legal Barrister & Solicitor

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

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

Fax: 306-634-7714

orlowski.law@sasktel.net

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

Insurance & Investments Services

Randy Franke 306-421-2244

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Border Real Estate Service

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TroberT Law Firm

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Faces of the Ice Bucket Challenge Participating in the ongoing ice bucket challenge, which aims to raise awareness and funds for the ALS Association, were 16 people from Southern Plains Co-op, who on Aug. 28 doused themselves with buckets of water and ice. While challenging counterparts at Sobeys to do the same, the group donated $500.

ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE

International choristers begin rehearsals The leaves on some trees are starting to turn, fall signals are in the air and those signals include the annual call to rehearsals for those wishing to be a part of the international Northwest/Southeast chorus.

This is the choral group that provides spectacular vocal treats for audiences on both sides of the international border during the Christmas season. To be

properly prepared for the more complex musical offerings, the chorus members begin practicing in early September.

The first rehearsal slated in Crosby, N.D. on Sept. 9 will begin around 6 p.m. (Sask.) time which means that the car pooling participants will gather outside St. John the Baptist Church in Estevan around 5:10 to form the car pooling

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arrangement.

All vocalists and musicians will then begin the musical journey in preparation for the two concerts that will be offered in Estevan and Crosby in early December.

Further information regarding the rehearsal schedule or joining the chorus, may be obtained by phoning 306-421-5475.

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Rig moving experience a definite asset.

Full TimE posiTioNs – Primarily in the Kindersley, Saskatchewan area. We offer competitive wages, benefit plan and a safe work environment. Applicants need to state experience and wage expected and a minimum of two references. Training certificates to be supplied. We will also provide training in-house.

for a120 papers route.

This route is available October 29.

If interested please call Gayle at The Estevan Mercury

306-634-2654

SRI HOMES’ Estevan Facility SHELTER HOME SYSTEMS

ClAss 1A DrivErs with Winch Experience and... sWAmpErs

Carrier

1300-1500 4th and 5th Street & 1200-1500 6th Street and Midtwon Manor.

Phone: 403-362-7570 Send Resumes to: Fax: 403-362-2862 Email: dave.z@dapajo.com

Interested applicants can apply at the Estevan Bowl, 104 Souris Ave., Phone: 306-634-2356 email: dmrosenbaum@gmail.com

is looking for a

is currently accepting applications for

PREFABRICATED HOUSING ASSEMBLERS • Required Immediately • Permanent Full Time • 30 Available Positions • Starting at $14.70 per hour plus benefits

please fax resumé to: Good To Go Trucking – 306-463-2814 or mail to: P.O. Box 1855 • Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 Office phone: 306-463-1454 • Ask for Chris Arthurs

Duties include: • Assembling and installing modular components Send, fax, e-mail or drop off resume to: Box 845 #200 Hwy. 18 West, Estevan, SK S4A 2A7 Fax: 306-634-7597 E-mail: jobs.shelter@gmail.com

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WOOD COUNTRY in Estevan is looking for individuals for the following positions: TRUCK DRIVER FULL AND PART TIME Wood Country is currently accepting resumes. Must possess a class 1A license with air endorsement and be capable of driving a tandem or single axle truck for deliveries.

Weekends off.

Duties to include the following: • Drives company vehicle to deliver lumber, building materials, hardware and other building materials, hardware and other building and maintenance supplies to customer’s home, construction site or place of business.

• Collects payment from customers on COD orders and records customer information according to Standard Operating Procedures • Verifies order details and obtains customer signature on store copy of delivery ticket • Follows directions or uses a map to locate delivery addresses or locations efficiently • Collects and organizes required paper work for delivery and transfer activity • Treats all customers and their agents with courtesy and respect. Acts as a customer service liaison between the site customer and facility personnel.

• Loads vehicle safely and accurately • Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the inside and outside of delivery vehicles • Performs routine safety check on vehicles according to company guidelines • Assist customers in the yard with loading material and product questions when not driving a delivery truck.

Benefits Provided (Full-time Employees) - Company Health Benefits including the following:

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

• Dental Plan • Eye Glass Plan • Prescription Drug Plan • Chiropractic/Massage • Disabillity Insurance

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

WE’RE EXPANDING! We have the right customers We have the right jobs We have the right equipment Are YOU the right fit?

Ask abou t ou Hire r Ne Star w ter K inclu it des it $$ in your pock et!

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Cement & Acid—Fluid Pump Operators Coiled Tubing—Experienced Operators, Crane Operators, and Supervisors Frac—Pump Operators Journeyman or 4th year Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician

Why Canyon?

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Paid technical and leadership training Career advancement opportunities RRSP matching program

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Premium compensation package New Equipment 15/6 Schedule

To apply for the above positions, in confidence, please email or fax your resume and a copy of a current drivers abstract. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.

How to apply:

CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB online: canyontech.ca/careers fax: 888 249 3895

www.estevanmercury.ca

• 1a truck Driver requirements

Class 5 License Drivers Abstract Oilfield Tickets an Asset

POSITION OPEN IMMEDIATELY

• shop labourer Submit resume and drivers abstract to:

Email: grimessales@sasktel.net Fax: 306-487-2560

SHOP FOREMAN Reporting to the Area Manager, the Shop Foreman’s main responsibility would be to oversee the shop. A few of the main responsibilities would include issuing P.O’s, ordering parts, and organizing service repairs when needed. The ideal candidate must be open to ongoing learning, communicate well with others, and, at times, able to work under pressure. A valid class 5 driver’s license is required.

We offer: • A competitive hourly rate • Full-time, year round work • Full benefit package • Company matched pension plan If you feel you possess the skills required for this position send your resume detailing your past work experience to:

Fax: (306) 634-­‐8980 or Email: careers@sourisvalleypaving.ca

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Reporting to the Area Manager, the mechanics main responsibility would be to diagnose and complete repairs on all company equipment.

The ideal candidate must be open to ongoing learning, communicate well with others, and, at times, able to work under pressure. A valid class 5 driver’s license is required.

We offer: • A competitive hourly rate - $35-$45/hr, depending on experience • Full-time, year round work • Full benefit package • Company matched pension plan If you feel you possess the skills required for this position send your resume detailing your past work experience to:

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At the August 11, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Bylaw 2014-1947 has been passed to provide for the control and regulation of designated school zones.

The maximum speed for vehicles travelling through these zones shall not exceed 30 km per hour (18.6 mph) This bylaw, which includes a complete list of school and play park zones is available for viewing at City Hall, 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, SK. Please contact Judy Pilloud City Clerk at 634-1852 or cityclerk@estevan.ca for further information.

S.E. Sask Roller Derby

~ promoting the arts in our community ~ -

Junior derby - girls in grades 4-12.

Energy City Film Circuit – Kon-

Senior derby - women 18+.

certs for Kids – Stars for Sas-

Free to try and all gear is provided! Looking for courageous spirits to try this full contact sport!

katchewan –

Refs needed - male or female.

Visual Arts As a volunteer, non-profit organization, we offer to Estevan and surrounding communities:

GAME ON !!!!!!

Check out roller derby live -

Sept 13 - 7:00pm ICON Centre.

Energy City Film Circuit - Canadian & International Films Koncerts for Kids – Concert Series Stars for Saskatchewan – Concert Series Visual Arts - Art Classes, workshops and Adjudicated Art Show Scholarship Program (grades 5 – 12)

For more info - visit us at city wide, find us on fb or contact Lorelei at 306-421-3289

ESTEVAN MINOR

For details about upcoming events please check us out online at: www.estevanartscouncil.com Estevan Arts Council 701 Souris Avenue (Leisure Center) Estevan, SK S4A 2T1 306.634.3942 estevanartscouncil@sasktel.net

HOCKEY Times: Vary – depending on age group and league schedule Boys and Girls age Groups Timbit Initiation 5 & 6 year olds Novice 7 & 8 year olds

Estevan Skating Club

Atom 9 & 10 year olds

Canskate & Pre Canskate Monday and Thursdays, 6:15 – 7 pm, Affinity Place

PeeWee 11 & 12 year olds

Age requirement:

Bantam 13 & 14 year olds

Canskate Must be 4 at December 31, 2014, October to March Pre Canskate Must be 3 years at December 31, 2014, November to March Figure Skate Must have completed Stage 5 Canskate to enter into Figure Skate Program For more information please call Vanessa @ 306 421-2207

Midget 15, 16 & 17 year olds

Fees: To be set at Annual Fall General Meeting

Call Dalton for more info @ 306-461-9915

Estevan Sharks Water Polo

Estevan Curling Club

SWIMMERS AGED 6yrs and up WANTED

Timbits Curling (Nov.2 to Dec.14) 6wks(Sundays) 5-7 yr: 2 to 3 pm (max 16 participants) 8-10 yr: 3 to 4 pm (max 16 participants) Fee $55.00

Season Runs from end of September until March.

Novice/Juvenile Curling & ECS Curlers (Skill/Game Development: Nov 4-Feb. 10) 13wks (Tuesdays and pre-booked practice times available) Grades 6-12: 5:45pm-6:45pm (max 48 participants) Fee- $180.00 Equipment: Curlers need to wear clean indoor shoes. Curlers are to wear track pants or stretchy pants. No jeans allowed.

Club will provide brooms and sliders but please feel free to bring your own.

For more information call Pauline at 634-3391 or 634-9016

SEPT 9, 2014

Every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday Trial Period of one month is allowed For further information Contact, Melanie Dzeryk @ dzerykdm@signaldirect.ca

5:30pm-9:00pm

AFFINITY PLACE LOBBY Estevan Student Basketball Association Grades 1 – 6 Fall 2014 Session: Mondays, October 6 to November 24 6 - 7 p.m. - Grade 1 and 2 7 – 8 p.m. – Grade 3 and 4 8 – 9 p.m. – Grade 5 and 6 Winter 2015 Session: Mondays, January 5 – March 2 (no class February 16 ) 6 – 7 p.m. – Grade 1 and 2 7 – 8 p.m. – Grade 3 and 4 8 – 9 p.m. – Grade 5 and 6 Cost: $50 / session To register after city-wide registration night, please call Sheila at 634- 5188.

CITY OF ESTEVAN PROGRAMS Aquatic & Fitness programs will be available for registration. Please watch for facility guide , or check online at www.estevan.ca (click on Leisure Services) Make your account ahead of time to save time.

PROGRAM ARE AVAILABLE TO VIEW IMMEDIATLY

Estevan Combat Sports & Fitness Estevan Combat Sports & Fitness will be starting up Kids Jiu Jitsu the Tuesday after fall registration. It will run until Dec 16th.

Classes will be every Tuesday from 6-7pm.

The age group that we train is from 5-12 years old.

Estevan Broomball Association

The fee is $100 which includes the purchase of a gi.

Midgets : Boys and Girls Teams

Parents can contact myself Chris Bezaire #421-8462 or Tyson King #421-6856 for more info or to register.

(ages 15 & under) Fees : $160.00

Wed eve & Sun afternoon practice times Juveniles : Boys and Girls Teams (ages 16 - 19) Fees : $190.00

Mixed Men and Women (ages 19 and over) Fee: $250.00

Classes are held on the west side of the high school (old community college) 255 Spruce Dr.

Estevan Taekwon-Do Association Training starts September 10 9 Contact Wayne @ 634-7793 or Trinda @ 461-9455 Mini’s: Sunday from 6pm-6:30pm

Mixed team plays in the Regina League-Games on Sundays in Regina Practice times will be announced We welcome any interest in coaching and /or reffing courses are available Contact : Denise @ 306-421-0324

Ages 6-7 Beginner: 8 years & up Sunday & Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 Intermediate/Adult Sunday & Wednesday from 7:30pm-9pm

Fax: (306) 634-­‐8980 or Email: careers@sourisvalleypaving.ca

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Estevan Mercury

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

LOTS FOR SALE CITY OF ESTEVAN

LOTS FOR SALE CITY OF ESTEVAN GLEN PETERSON INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK

City of Estevan

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Estevan has received an application for the development of a “secondary suite” [basement] at the following property: 1) Legal Description: Lot 8, Block 224, Plan 102126563 Civic Address: 365 Matchett Bay The above noted property is zoned R1 – Residential Low Density Single Detached Zone in which “secondary suites” are classified as a discretionary use, and therefore are permitted subject to the approval of City Council and any conditions imposed thereon.

Prior to the application being considered by City Council, any person can inquire and make written or verbal submissions on the proposal. Any such intentions or questions on the proposal should be directed to Land Development Services at 634-1862, or email: a.nordquist@estevan.ca, on or before the 3rd day of September 2014.

Dated at the City of Estevan this 15th Day of August, 2014

Wanted: Vehicle Wash Person and Detailer • This is a service to wash and detail Police vehicles • On call – as needed • May require weekend and evening work • Must be able to work independently and efficiently • Attention to detail • Previous Cleaning experience would be an asset • This position requires the driver to own a cell phone and be reachable during business hours • Criminal Records Check will be required Interested candidates are invited to apply in writing including a resume and references to:

Paul Ladouceur, Chief of Police Estevan Police Services 301-11th Avenue Estevan, SK S4A 0W7

IPS T Y T FE A S C I TRAFF The Estevan Police Service would like to remind the residents of the following traffic safety tips.

Please do not drive with your pet in your lap. It is considered distracted driving and airbags are not meant for pets. Pets are safer in the back seat in a dog-seat belt or in a pet porter.

The driver can be charged under Section 213(1) of the Traffic Safety Act- Drive without due care and attention which holds a fine of $280.00, if the operator does some type of driving action (i.e runs a red light or a stop sign) which can be attributed to the dog sitting on their lap.

Also a driver can be charged just for having the dog on their lap under Section 245(3) of the Traffic Safety Act- Driver permit overcrowding of the driver’s compartment which holds of fine of up to $125.00.

For any questions regarding this tip please contact the Estevan City Police at 306-634-4767.

Thank you, Cst STEPHANY #44 Estevan Traffic Section

CALL 306-634-1821 FOR FURTHER DETAILS City of Estevan

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the City of Estevan has received an application for the development of two “residential dwelling units” at the following property: 1) Legal Description: Lot 27, 28, & 29, Block 13, Plan 12538 Civic Address: 1215 Fifth Street The above noted property is zoned C2 – Commercial Service Zone in which “residential dwelling units” are classified as a discretionary use, and therefore are permitted subject to the approval of City Council and any conditions imposed thereon.

Prior to the application being considered by City Council, any person can inquire and make written or verbal submissions on the proposal. Any such intentions or questions on the proposal should be directed to Land Development Services at 634-1862, or email: a.nordquist@estevan.ca, on or before the 3rd day of September 2014.

Dated at the City of Estevan this 15th Day of August, 2014

Please help keep our city clean We have had complaints of grass and weeds growing along fence lines and alley ways, we are asking the public to please help us keep our city clean.

Property Bylaw 2005-1711 Section 8(4) “No owner or occupant of land shall cause or permit any adjoining boulevards or lanes to be overgrown with grass or weeds.”

For a complete copy of this bylaw please contact Judy Pilloud 306-634-1852 or cityclerk@estevan.ca.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE ESTEVAN ARTS COUNCIL? “promoting the arts in OUR community”

STARS FOR SASKATCHEWAN

Stars for Saskatchewan has just announced their concert lineup for the 2014-2015 season. This 6 concert series offers a diverse selection of performers – ALL high quality and professional.

This 6 concert series offers a diverse selection of performers – ALL high quality and professional.

Highlighting this year’s series will be the world renowned Vienna Boys Choir. With around 100 boys between the ages of ten and fourteen, divided into four touring choirs, they give around 300 concerts a year. The choir has performed in front of almost a half a million people, world-wide. Their repertoire includes everything from medieval to contemporary and experimental music.

Also scheduled to perform this year are Jimmy Rankin, Fung-Chui Piano Duo, The Gala Trio, Ensemble Caprice and Memory Lane.

Contact the office, for more information on our Season Subscription rates.

Contact us for more information on our programs

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www.estevanartscouncil.com

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