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Watch For The Claws The Scottish Bard “What a fantastic interesting character.”

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THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

Cheers to my friends who noticed my garage door was left open and took the time to stop, close the door and text me.

Cheers to Tyler Ross for getting the first shutout for the Bruins in three years.

Cheers to the new Chamber website. It looks great.

Cheers to Estevan’s commercial cooks who continue to produce great specials.

Send your Cheer or Jeer to jbaker@estevanmercury.ca

Jeers to the young people that use the out door rinks and disrespect the volunteers who try to keep the rinks cleaned and flooded and who think the warmup shacks are their own personal party rooms.

Jeers to the drivers who don’t yield right of way to pedestrians crossing the crosswalks on Fourth Street.

It’s been months since the City put them in and it’s supposed to make crossing the street safer.

Jeers to the woman who ignored the uncontrolled intersection and just drove right through it almost hitting me.

My name is Trixie, I am a female under one year, golden brown in color. I was found between Macoun and Midale a while ago, I must have got lost. I am a little active but I am also just a puppy.

Puppies need to run and play and run their energy off and be learning new commands and tricks not be in a cage and dog run.

A taste of Burns with a side of haggis A fun information evening was held at the Estevan Public Library on Tuesday with one question on everybody’s mind: Who was Robert Burns anyway?

With a meeting room decorated in Scottish flags and books of Burns’ poetry, a small group huddled in to learn a bit more about the 18th century bard.

Burns Night is coming to Estevan for another year next Saturday, and library program co-ordinator Jill Kergan wanted people who may be going to the event to learn a little bit more about why we celebrate this particular figure.

After a couple of background videos from the BBC were shown, Ron Samoluk took centre stage to share what he knew of the poet. A former teacher who taught a little Burns to his classes each year, Samoluk appeared in a plaid shirt and widebrimmed hat, adding a little Scottish inflection to his speech when reading from Burns.

“What a fantastic, interesting character,” Samoluk said of the poet.

The Scot is so widely adored for his written works because of their accessibility to every man.

He is known as the Ploughman’s Poet, Samoluk noted. Burns was a farmer himself.

“He was popular because he sat in the bars,” he said, so to put it in modern terms, his poems speak to

An evening at the library entitled Who Was Robert Burns Anyway? was held Tuesday to let people know exactly who the Scottish poet was. Burns’ Nights are held worldwide on Jan. 26 and the local one will be held Jan. 28 at the Legion. Ron Samoluk spoke a little about Burns and read some of his poems. the 99 per cent.

He told the attendees that Burns was a farmer, who spent his off hours in bars imbibing scotch and chasing women.

“He was writing poetry, trying to impress the girls and drinking whisky,” said Samoluk. “He loved poetry, he loved whisky and he loved women but not necessarily in that order.”

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much of his writing was women he was pursuing, whom he regularly named in the pieces. His poems include the names of many women he had spent time with, including the woman he married, Jean Armour.

Samoluk noted that Burns did however, have four children with other women, along with nine he had with his wife.

One of Burns’ most famous works, Auld Lang Syne, wasn’t something he liked to take credit for, said Samoluk, who noted it was based on a traditional Scottish song. Those verses are sung to mark the closing of the previous calendar year by many New Year’s revellers.

Other works of Burns that were noted were A Man’s a Man for A’ That and To a Mouse. The former is a poem about the equality of men, whether they are royalty or farmers. The latter was written after the poet disturbed a mouse nest in his field with a plow. The poem tells of how humans and mice share the same realities of being upended by fate.

After the presentations, the group enjoyed some of the fine fixings of a traditional Burns’ supper with haggis, oat cakes and black buns.

For those who wish to hear more about Burns, the Estevan Robbie Burns’ Night will be held Jan. 28 at the Legion Memorial Hall with poetry readings, bagpiping and haggis.

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March against bullying comes to Estevan Initiatives these days are all colour-coded, and the colour of anti-bullying is pink.

The Red Cross’ Pink Shirt Day this April will be the first in the Energy City, and the day will be marked with a march around downtown beginning and ending at the courthouse.

George Barker, the community outreach coordinator in Weyburn, said the occasion is out in the community and not just the schools because the problem with bullying isn’t one that occurs only in the schools and shouldn’t be expected to be dealt with only in the schools.

“The community needs to understand bullying is not a school issue; it’s a community issue, and they have a role,” said Barker.

Centring the march around the courthouse is meant to give some more weighty significance, noted Barker, as he calls it a “fitting representative” by

which to remind people of the laws of the land and why they were created.

“We made laws in this land to protect us, and we want to make sure we stay safe.”

Barker has already co-ordinated with the Holy Family Roman Catholic School Division who will participate in the march, and he’d like to see the other schools involved as well. He noted that individual schools can participate in Pink Shirt Day with activities within their schools.

Weyburn held its first march last year with great success. All of the elementary schools were involved as well as some students from the Comprehensive School, and in total, Barker estimated there between 800 and 1,000 people who turned out for the march.

Schools, businesses and anybody else in the community can get involved. Orders for pink Tshirts must be made by Feb.

1, and all proceeds from the sales will go to the Red Cross’ bullying prevention programs, particularly the RespectED program.

Barker said they don’t just like to talk about antibullying, which is the word that is often used to describe the efforts of events such as Pink Shirt Day, but he said they prefer the term respect.

“We like to talk about respect for each other. It’s all right to be different. If we can make the province green for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, we can make the province pink to say ‘no’ to being disrespected.”

Barker said bullying is around, whether people see it or not, and now it may be more difficult to pinpoint.

He added that cyberbullying is becoming more prevalent. With more of the bullying happening online or via text message, there is a separation between the bully and the victim. He called this kind of bullying “twisted” but noted that awareness of cyberbullying

is growing.

Awareness can mean many things. Informing members of the community that bullying may be happening around them is one message to glean from this campaign. For youth however, Barker said something he wants them to be aware of is how to deal with bullying.

“We’re trying to empower them to help them ... solve their own problems and give them support to stand behind them if they need help.”

Barker said a youth who is bullied should feel comfortable speaking to a teacher, pastor, peace officer or parent. He noted that there is always the Kids’ Help Phone Line.

The march in Estevan will be held on April 4, beginning at the courthouse.

The Weyburn march will be April 3. Those who want to order a T-shirt to support Pink Shirt Day can e-mail george.barker@ redcross.ca

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-- J.C. ANSWER: Peripheral artery disease, PAD, is also called peripheral vascular disease. It’s an obstruction to the flow of blood through a leg artery. The obstruction is a buildup of cholesterol, fats and various other blood elements.

Between the ages of 60 and 65, 4 percent of adults have it, and by the time people reach 80, 20 percent or more are victims of it.

Its chief sign is intermittent claudication, which is pain in leg muscles, quite often the calf muscles, when a person is active. Many can predict almost to a specified number of steps when the

pain will arise. Once the person rests, pain usually lasts minutes, but it can take 20 or more minutes to leave. It returns when the person begins to walk again. I can’t say definitely if your constant calf pain is due to PAD; it might be.

Ankle blood pressure is a valuable test for detecting PAD. Normally, the ankle pressure should be close to the arm blood pressure. A lower ankle pressure indicates an obstruction in a leg artery.

Your medicines cilostazol and Crestor won’t completely dissolve the buildup in your leg artery, but they’ll keep it from growing larger. Crestor might reduce the size somewhat. You can help matters by watching your cholesterol; eating a diet that emphasizes grains, fruits and vegetables; controlling your blood pressure; and controlling

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Angioplasty is one option for you. It will get through the buildup. It’s the same procedure used to open heart arteries with a balloon-equipped catheter that is threaded to the blockage through a surface artery. The balloon is opened at the obstruction, and often a stent is left in the artery. A stent is a wire device that keeps the artery opened. Surgical replacement of the clogged segment of artery with a graft is another option.

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Canadian rules are for Canadians only When I talk about the government, I usually complain.

I do try to give credit where it’s due, when it’s due, but it’s always hard because for all the good the federal government does, there is so much unjustifiable hogwash, whether it be legislation or the appointment of new senators.

Before I denounce the feds for their latest misstep, I will congratulate them on some things they did well in an effort to be less biased and divisive.

The Conservatives didn’t bend over and cough up the requested $8.8 million for a grandiose celebration of the Commonwealth Queen’s 60th year of royal power, in a solid attempt to turn her diamond jubilee into a more economically appropriate bronze jubilee.

They cut it down to a $7.5 million expense, and one that we’ll all consider to be very worthwhile when the next federal budget comes out with cuts everywhere else. I’ll never understand why we spend money on 100-year-old figureheads.

They are also getting rid of the ban on early transmission of election results.

It’s a good move, but if they legalize anything else, then the new jails they want are going to be pretty empty.

Now for the ridiculous political garbage from the last week.

Jordan Baker Thoughts From My Fingers Not legally allowing gay and lesbian couples to wed in Canada because their native countries have those unions outlawed is absolute nonsense. Since when does Canada care what other countries laws are concerning a social non-issue like gay marriage?

It’s like the federal government is saying that if the country you originated from practised Shariah law, you can live by that when you come to Canada; or if you’re a 20-year-old American in Canada looking for a drink and the bars can refuse to serve you because you aren’t of age in your own country. We are saying that if you don’t like the restrictive or oppressive laws of your country and wish to live in a freer one like ours, good luck because when you get here, you will be treated by the laws of the place from whence you came.

The best way for Canada to remain relevant on the world stage is by showing that we are a great country that wants to bring in people from all over the world to

live in a place free of the injustices that other countries have. Just because some countries have backwards laws, doesn’t mean we should uphold them.

At least the justice minister was quick to admit this loophole in the system was offensive. After a day of unclear statements, what he seems to have said more plainly last Friday was that this was simply a grave legislative oversight, like an embarrassing typo, that would be remedied immediately so these lovebirds can finally get a divorce.

Another good move by the government isn’t even just a good move by the feds, but by The Great Stephen Harper himself. After a report that indicated Harper would face-off against Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin for 40thanniversary celebrations of the 1972 Summit Series, the PMO denounced the report as mere hearsay.

Nobody wants to see Harper and Putin play hockey, so kudos to Harper for not scribbling that into his to-do list.

After the Queen’s jubilee and the hockey series, how many more celebrations does Canada have scheduled this year? We probably won’t bother with Canada’s 145th anniversary because we’re all pooling our money to buy her something unforgettable for the big 1-5-0.

Farmers could see impact of poor global economy Sometimes there is a feeling we live in a vacuum in this world, and being on the Canadian Prairies, and in particular Saskatchewan, right now is one of those times.

Certainly driving around the local community you see signs all over looking for staff. They may not be jobs that pay the wages to match rising home costs, but at least there are jobs to be had, and lots of them.

Look across the economy and things are generally strong. Oil, gas, mining and agriculture are all steady, with several of the areas coming off some record, and near record prices.

When you have an economy cooking, and jobs plentiful, it should be a time of great optimism.

Certainly locally that optimism is being manifested in an expected busy construction season in Yorkton. There are at present two car dealerships, three strip malls, two hotels, and a number of other businesses with announced construction planned for 2012.

But every time you pick up a newspaper covering stories outside of Canada, you see clouds of uncertainty hanging over

Calvin Daniels Trader Agriculture Columnist world economies.

For farmers that is particularly troublesome since world economies dictate prices for grains and oilseeds.

We only need to look south to the United States to see an economy in turmoil at best.

In fairness, if they did not have their tentacles so entwined around the world, they would be in collapse. The debt on the federal, state and local municipal levels would have bankrupted a country with less political influence.

That is bad news for Canada, since they are this country’s major trading partner.

It is doubly worrisome since the Americans tend to become increasingly protectionist in times of economic distress, meaning imported goods are often

the focus of unwarranted consumer and political backlash.

Turn to Europe and the situation late last year in Greece is all one needs to think about to become somewhat concerned about the economic underpinnings of that region. There is a very real concern that Greece is only the visible example of troubles that ripple through the region.

The one region that seemed to be holding things steady was the Far East, where China, Korea, India and Japan were bustling.

Japan has been hit by natural disaster, and India is in a spiral too. The rupee fell some 20 per cent against the U.S. dollar in the last half of 2011, and the U.S. dollar isn’t exactly bullet proof right now either.

When the rupee gets hit, the ability to buy import goods declines. For Prairie farmers, that could mean less interest in our pulse crops, which has to be on their minds as they plan 2012 cropping intentions.

So while things look good close to home, it may be a case of being at the calm centre of a growing economic storm around the world.

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Wearing clothing is harder than you think I like clothes. I like wearing clothes. I like how clothing comes in so many different styles, colours and materials. It’s really nice to have such a variety.

My only complaint when it comes to getting dressed is having to wear formal clothing. Because what exactly is formal clothing? Is formal clothing a knee-length skirt and blouse? Is it a mini-dress with heels? Or perhaps dress pants with a sweater?

Some clubs and bars require women to wear formal attire. This can pose quite a problem. Let’s say it’s -47 with the wind chill, like it was earlier this week.

So it’s freezing cold and exposed skin is in danger of turning blue, but you’re

heading to a formal club.

Heels can slip on the ice, bare legs and arms can freeze, and lots of women won’t wear coats if they aren’t sure there’s a coat check. Would leggings and flats be OK? Or perhaps a maxi-dress would be appropriate? You don’t want to get funny looks or worse, asked to leave, because you don’t match up with the dress code.

There’s also the issue in the workplace. Many office jobs require employees to dress “office casual.” Which may/may not include jeans, or maybe just jeans on Fridays. But it probably doesn’t include hoodies, but hey, some jobs might be cool with that, and weather could

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be uncomfortable or super unflattering. Also, what might be considered work appropriate at one workplace can definitely be the wrong choice at another.

Plus, changing seasons and temperatures require different styles. Are shorts OK at this workplace when it’s 30 degrees outside?

Can I wear flip-flops with this dress? And then there’s air conditioning. I’ve definitely spent all day freezing to death in my office, wearing my Gryffindor snuggie and slippers, and then have ventured outdoors only to sweat.

It’s often the fit that

causes the most problems, in my opinion. So many articles of women’s clothing are designed to be revealing, suggesting that showing skin is the style for women. Even T-shirts, which are a staple in men’s wardrobes, can be skintight and low-cut for girls.

I can imagine that female teachers are in a tough situation. They go to school every day and are bombarded with young people in young-people styles. And teachers try to dress in a way that earns respect, and even admiration from their students. But wearing the same styles and brands as their students, or even people who have graduated, can be risky. It can cross that line between professional and “I-can-see-way-too-muchof-your-cleavage.” Female students have a tough time respecting teachers who they feel dress inappropriately, while male students are often quick to make

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risqué-dressed teachers the butt of jokes. It’s tough, and I’m definitely glad I didn’t go into education (that, and I’m terrified of kids).

If any of this is news to you, I ask that the next time you see a woman who looks good in her work attire, consider what you now know. She probably had to consider a lot of these details before she got dressed in the morning.

And don’t look down her top. She can tell you’re doing that.

Tonaya Marr has to wear dress clothing to work now. She hates dress pants and her job requires that she spend a lot of time outside, so skirts are pretty impractical. So many difficult problems. If you have equally trying problems, you can e-mail Tonaya at tonaya.marr@gmail.com or tweet her @TonayaMarr.

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THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

What do you think of abbreviations?

He He SheShe Said Said

Abbreviations may have gone too far. Abbreviations themselves aren’t to blame, but the people who abuse them are.

Once again we will exercise our role as the word police to see if stopping short with the English language is in fact a serious crime. There is one thing that is certain: our proofreader is going to go totes banans reading some of this writing. I don’t really know what

that means any more than you do.

I recently exchanged a couple of e-mails with someone I spoke to for a story, and after giving a thank you in an e-mail I received this reply: “You’re welks.”

I have heard a lot of words or colloquial terms abbreviated but that was the first time I saw a “welks.”

Like most peeps nowadays, I send lots of texts, an abbreviation of text message that I respect. I’ve never gotten into using the lingo associated with texting, and I fastidiously punch out each word to its full extent. I’ve never, ever typed LOL, though I don’t spell out “laughing out loud” either.

Writing is getting so incredibly condensed that it’s starting to take longer to decipher the message than it would have taken the messenger to write it out in full.

I wish I was part of that world that doesn’t give a hoot about grammar.

Language evolves over time and this is just the next step in the evolution of English, or at least western English, because from what I know of the Brits, they take the written and spoken word much more seriously than we do.

I’d like to be one of the early adopters of this new language based on 140 character sound bites. It’s very anti-Dickens. I don’t like being the old fogy who’s stuck in his ways but prefer to embrace change.

Welks may very well one day be an official word, and welcome may well go the way of the dodo bird.

We’ve been simplifying English for hundreds of years. Sitting at the Festival Theatre, listening to recitations of Shakespeare, you can’t help but think the language sounds more intelligent than today’s.

The battle to save the language is a losing one so it’s time to just go widda flo.

I’m really on the fence when it comes to abbreviations.

As I stated in a previous column, I hate it when people use single letters or stupidly short abbreviations during conversations over text. I don’t want 2 read ur stupid message if ur disrespecting grammar all over the place.

You’re not saving yourself a lot of time by chopping out crucial letters, and numbers do not belong anywhere near letters. That’s yet

another reason why I h8 math.

That said, I am guilty of using other, longer abbreviations myself in text messages. I def abbreviate “definitely” and I’ll prob type a shorter form of “probably.”

I manage to justify this to myself because I only shorten words that are kind of long, and so actually would take me longer to type. But maybe my dislike for “u” and “b” subbing for stand-alone words is a bit hypocritical.

The worst abbreviating, though, does not exist in the text universe. Words shortened in spoken word, in daily conversations, are horribly annoying. Totes, cray, fav, pic. I cannot believe that these have become socially accepted among some people! Not to say that I’m not guilty of my own missteps with abbreviations and the English language, but I at least abbreviate with the knowledge that I end up sounding like a brainless moron.

For example (and it may be better to read this bit aloud for the best effect): “I am totes packing myself my redic winter boots, just in case I get stuck outside. This weather is looking cray and I don’t want to crash my fav car and end up a crim! LOL!” Or: “I am totally packing my ridiculous winter boots, just in case I get stuck outside.

This weather is looking crazy and I don’t want to crash my favourite car and end up a criminal.”

I think it’s pretty obvi which example makes you sound more like an airhead.

Just for fun, I read the first example out loud and ended each word like a question.

That really added to the effect.

Moral of the story: if you’re an English speaking person, BE an English speaking person. You’re an insult to our education system when you talk like that. Kk?

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1. SPACE: What did the Apollo 11 mission accomplish?

2. MOVIES: What literary character is featured in the movies “Casino Royale” and “Live and Let Die”?

3. HISTORY: In what year was the Magna Carta signed?

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president instituted the Good Neighbor policy toward Latin America?

5. PSYCHOLOGY: What abnormal fear is represented by “odontophobia”?

6. TELEVISION: Who played the part of Trapper John McIntyre on “MASH”?

7. LITERATURE: What was the original title of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “This Side of Paradise”?

8. ENTERTAINERS: How old was actress/singer Marilyn Monroe when she died?

9. FAMOUS QUOTES: What 20th-century leader once said, “Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory”?

Answers 1. Put the first men on the moon 2. James Bond 3. 1215 4. Franklin Roosevelt 5. A fear of teeth 6. Wayne Rogers 7. “The Romantic Egotist” 8. 36 9. Mohandas Gandhi

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For Hazel, a friendly acquaintance Today I’m having a tough day. I just had a phone call telling me that a woman who goes to our church is in the last days of her life. She is fighting cancer and has been a valiant soldier. My heart breaks as I think about her journey and the thought of not seeing her in her regular seat at church.

Her name is Hazel and although we are not close, Hazel has impacted my life greatly. At best, we are acquaintances and members of the same church who greet each other each week with a smile and a brief conversation. My husband is one of the main singers at our church, and Hazel has made a point of telling me how much she enjoys it when he sings. We’ve talked about my children and life in general, and she is always masterful at bringing joy into the conversation and seeing the bright side of every situation.

Susan Sohn Welcome to Real Life When I first met Hazel, I didn’t know she was in the fight of her life. I thought she was one of most attractive older women I had ever met. Her smile told a story that I craved to hear; her eyes drew me in like a good book on a warm summer’s day; her voice was soothing and every word seemed to be seasoned with wisdom.

Hazel was one of the reasons I looked forward to Sunday mornings, seeing her in her regular seat and engaging with a smile made the world feel okay.

She may never know the impact she has had on my life. She may never know how I longed for our brief interactions, our smiles across the aisle and how I enjoyed watching her soak up the music and the

words as my husband sang.

Yet most important for me, was how she gave me this gentle nod that spoke of acceptance, which told this mother of three that it’s all going to be okay and you’re doing a good job. All in a glance, a sweet smile and a gentle nod. Hazel was a true communicator and someone who I will remember for a lifetime.

I wish she could know the things she taught me on these Sunday mornings.

Through her life I have seen strength, perseverance, courage, determination, kindness, gentleness, sweetness and love.

So today, I simply pray, I believe and I thank God for a life well lived and in these prayers I ask God to teach me to be a woman like Hazel.

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Sticky Toffee Pudding The term pudding in England refers to many kinds of desserts. This pudding -- all the rage in Great Britain and Australia -- is a moist cake with a sticky broiled-on brown-sugar topping.

1 cup dates, chopped and pitted 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sugar 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) margarine, softened, substitute butter 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup heavy cream, substitute whipping cream

Whipped cream 1. Grease 13- by 9-inch broiler-safe baking pan. In medium bowl, combine dates, baking soda and 1 1/2 cups boiling water; let stand 15 minutes.

2. Preheat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat sugar and 6 tablespoons margarine or butter until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until blended.

At low speed, beat in flour and baking powder.

Add date mixture and beat until combined (batter will be very thin). Pour batter into baking pan. Bake 30 minutes or until golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

3. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar, heavy cream and remaining 4 tablespoons margarine or butter to boiling over medium

heat; boil 1 minute. Set aside.

4. Turn oven control to broil. Spread brown-sugar mixture evenly over top of hot dessert. Place pan in broiler at closest position to source of heat; broil until bubbly, about 30 seconds.

Cool in pan on wire rack 15 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream if you like.

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Sinking reveals idiocy, brilliance and cowardice It has been with great fascination that I’ve been following developments off the coast of Italy this past week, where one of the largest passenger vessels in the world struck a reef, tearing a giant hole in its side. In short order, the Costa Concordia was on the bottom of the ocean.

Fortunately, the bottom wasn’t too far away.

It’s been really hard for the world not to make comparisons to the most famous shipwreck of all, the Titanic, which sank 100 years ago this April.

Indeed, the similarities are striking.

The ship struck a large object. It soon sank. Thousands aboard were in chaos during a disorderly evacuation.

But there are also nu-

merous differences, too.

Concordia was not hit by a nearly invisible iceberg, moving on its own accord.

The ship, which was likely equipped with the most modern of navigation hardware in the world, struck a rock in waters that have been charted since Roman times.

The ineptitude of the captain, on the bridge at the time, seems all but certain in this case. But what very few have noted, other than his lawyer, is that at least some of his actions have saved nearly all on the 4,200 people on that ship.

For a ship that is a third of a kilometre long, he brought it from cruising speed to a stop and turned it around in the space of just a few boat lengths. And while the world may be shocked

Brian Zinchuk From the Top of the Pile to see this ship on its side, the fact is they can indeed see the ship, because he essentially beached it, bringing it as close to shore as possible.

As a photographer, I recognize that lens choice can make an object seem close or far, so depending on the angle and whether the photo was taken with a telephoto or wide angle lens, the various pictures make the wreck of the Concordia seem very close or very far from the harbour

of Giglio Porto. However, aerial photos reveal this 290 metre-long ship was within two boat lengths of making it inside the harbour itself, where its massive bulk would have utterly choked the harbour. With a draft of 8.2 metres (27 feet) before taking on water, it’s unlikely this ship could have gotten any closer.

When it flopped over, its funnel nearly touched the island. Its final disposition was probably the best place it could be in the worst of

situations.

This, in turn, allowed people who could not get into lifeboats to swim for shore, and survive. It was literally the distance of a few laps of a large pool. If this ship had remained in open water, it surely would have completely capsized quickly and disappeared under the waves. The death toll may have been in the thousands, instead of six, and possibly a few dozen more, depending on resolution of the missing people’s fate. Given the slow pace of the evacuation, they could have lost nearly everybody.

There is no excuse for driving the ship onto the rocks, one of which decided to stay embedded in the ship. There is also no excuse for the lack of a lifeboat drill before the

ship left dock. Nor is there an excuse for the lack of leadership of the crew when it came time to warn the passengers of the imminent danger, the need to abandon ship, the lack of a mayday call, and horrible discipline in conducting the evacuation.

That the captain was found on shore well before the evacuation was complete speaks volumes of his lack of leadership. Not only was he foolhardy to drive his $570 million ship onto the rocks, but he was a coward, too.

That fool and coward may have killed dozens, but ironically, saved thousands.

Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@ sasktel.net

Fun games to keep minds sharp in 2012 I resolve to build a better brain in 2012. If you’re like me, the “think tank” can always use a little exercise, and it’s easier and definitely more fun to keep a resolution when you share the challenge with friends and family. That’s where games come in.

Here are a couple of fun brain games to put smiles on faces and help everyone in the family keep their mind sharp.

TAKE TWO!

When you don’t have time for a standard Scrabble board game, try this speedy version that uses the letter tiles without the board.

My daughter taught it to us years ago, and our family is still hooked!

Here’s how: Turn all the Scrabble tiles upside down in the center of the table. Each player takes seven tiles, turns them over and quickly creates words in his own crossword arrangement in front of him. Each word must connect with another, as it would on a Scrabble board. As soon as one of the players has used all seven tiles to form his words, he shouts, “Take 2.”

Each player now draws two more tiles and attempts to work them into their arrangements. Continue this

fast-paced play with each player drawing two tiles when someone shouts, “2.”

As the game progresses, players may rearrange their words as they work in the new letters.

When all tiles are gone from the center, the game proceeds until one player has used up all of his letters.

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Efficiency the goal for Sask. health care Provincial REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says his government will set a target that will ensure no one waits to receive emergency room care in his province.

Wall put out a lofty list of goals for the health system ahead of a meeting in British Columbia next week with his provincial and territorial colleagues.

Besides saying no one will have to wait for care in the ER, the list also says all people will have access to a specialist and diagnostics within one week and everyone will be connected to a care team that includes a family physician. It also says everyone will receive whatever surgery they need in less than three months.

National OAKVILLE, Ont. For those needing an extra caffeine boost in the morning, Tim Hortons will be introducing a larger extra large cup next Monday.

The company says the new cup will offer coffee lovers across Canada an extra large coffee at a value price.

To accommodate the new 710-millilitre cup, the names of the other cup sizes have shifted. The original small is now extra small, the medium is now small, large is now medium and the old extra large is now large. *** OTTAWA - Canada’s aid agency says it will look into how Ethiopia spends the assistance after publication of a report that accuses

the African country of an abusive and systematic practice of forcing rural villagers off their land.

The response came after a report released Tuesday by New Yorkbased Human Rights Watch blasted the Horn of Africa country for its “villagization” program that it says has forcibly relocated 70,000 indigenous people, and aims to move 1.5 million by next year.

The forced expulsions have cut villagers off from food sources, basic health services while forcing them to endure abuse from the Ethiopian army, the report alleges. *** HALIFAX - A member of the military has been charged with communicating information that could harm Canada’s interests to a foreign entity. Jeffrey Paul Delisle, 40, appeared in Halifax provincial court today on two charges under the Security of Information Act. Court documents say one of the alleged offences happened between July 6, 2007, and Jan. 13, 2012, while the other is alleged to have occurred last week.

The Halifax-area man also faces a breach of trust charge under the Criminal Code that is alleged to have happened between July 6, 2007, and Jan. 13, 2012.

All the offences are alleged to have occurred in the areas of Halifax, Ottawa and Kingston, Ont. Delisle was ordered to remain in custody and is due back in court Tuesday.

International WARSAW, Poland - A Polish court slapped a fine on a popular singer who bad-mouthed the Bible — the latest episode in which authorities grapple with religious defamation in a traditionally Catholic country that is growing increasingly secular.

Dorota Rabczewska, a singer who uses the stage name Doda, said in a 2009 interview that she doubted the Bible “because it’s hard to believe in something that was written by someone drunk on wine and smoking some herbs.”

A Warsaw court ordered her Monday to pay a fine of 5,000 zlotys ($1,450) for offending religious feelings. *** DUBLIN - A transatlantic legal showdown could determine whether Gerry Adams, the Irish republican chieftain long at the centre of Belfast war and peace, faces trial over his IRA past.

Police investigating the Irish Republican Army’s 1972 killing of a Belfast mother of 10 want to seize taped interviews with IRA members that Boston College hoped to keep locked up for posterity. Researchers fighting the handover in court next week warn that disclosure could trigger attacks against IRA veterans involved in the secrecy-shrouded project and undermine Northern Ireland’s peace.

The case of Jean McConville, a 37-year-old widow, commands special attention among Northern

Ireland’s nearly 3,300 unsolved killings because of allegations that Adams, the conflict’s leading guerrilla turned peacemaker, commanded the IRA unit responsible for ordering her execution and secret burial.

Adams denies this. *** ROME - Italian naval divers on Tuesday exploded holes in the hull of a cruise ship grounded off a Tuscan island to speed

the search for 29 missing people while seas were still calm. One official said there was still a “glimmer of hope” that survivors could be found.

Prosecutors, meanwhile, prepared to question the captain, who is accused of causing the wreck that left at least six dead and abandoning the Costa Concordia before all 4,200 people onboard were safely evacuated after the vessel

capsized Friday night.

Navy spokesman Alessandro Busonero told Sky TV 24 the holes will help divers enter the wreck more easily. “We are rushing against time,” he said.

The divers set four microcharges above and below the surface of the water, Busonero said. Television footage showed one hole above the waterline to be less than two meters (6 feet) in diameter.

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Coalers move into first place The Bienfait Coalers won both of their games this past week to move back into top spot in the Big Six Hockey League.

The Coalers (13-1-1) dumped the Carlyle Cougars 6-2 on Tuesday, two days after doubling up the Wawota Flyers 6-3.

Bienfait is now one point ahead of the ArcolaKisbey Combines (13-4) with two games in hand.

Meanwhile, the Lampman Imperials finally won their first game of the season last Friday.

The Imperials (1-14) doubled up the Carnduff Red Devils 8-4 in Lampman, pulling themselves into a tie with Carnduff (1-13) in the standings.

Lampman then lost 17-6 in Redvers on Saturday.

Midale, meanwhile,

edged Carlyle 3-2 on Friday and lost 5-2 to Arcola on Saturday.

Other scores from the weekend were Wawota 4, Oxbow 3 on Friday and Carlyle 5, Carnduff 3 on Saturday.

Following Bienfait and Arcola, Carlyle (9-5) sits in third place, one point ahead of both Oxbow (8-5-1) and Redvers (8-7-1). Wawota (7-5) is sixth, followed by Midale (6-7-1), Carnduff and Lampman.

There are eight games on the league schedule this weekend as the regular season winds down.

On Friday, Oxbow is at Midale, Carlyle is at Bienfait and Wawota is at Lampman.

Saturday sees Oxbow at Redvers and Midale at Carnduff. On Sunday,

Redvers is at Lampman, Arcola is at Carlyle and Wawota is at Carnduff.

Meanwhile, SHA provincial draws have been released.

The Coalers will open their Senior A run against Avonlea. That series begins Sunday in Bienfait at 7 p.m., with Game 2 slated for Jan. 29 in Avonlea.

Game 3, if necessary, will be Feb. 4 in Avonlea.

Arcola has also entered the A draw and they will begin against Southey.

Oxbow plays Moosomin in the first round of the B draw, while Midale gets a bye and will face either Assiniboia or Shaunavon.

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Hall of fame for only two? Guess who OK, so there’s a Baseball Hall of Fame and a Football Hall of Fame and one honouring hockey players, one that fetes surfers, another one for the game’s best basketball players. And dozens more.

But just think for a minute if there were a North American Sports Hall of Fame with room for only two people. Who would they be? Where would you start?

Wayne Gretzky, regrettably, wouldn’t make it. He’s certainly the Great One, but not great enough to be one of two people in our all-time Sports Hall of Fame. Vince Lombardi is perhaps the name one associates most with the game of U.S. pro football, but, sorry Packer fans, he’s on the outside looking in, too.

Golf offers Arnie, Jack, Tiger and the great Bobby Jones, but they don’t make our exclusive hall. Love basketball? Wilt the Stilt? Magic? Michael Jordan? Great players all, but not up to snuff in our two-person All Time Sports Hall of Fame.

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Soccer player Pele? If this were a non-North American sports column, Pele would make the Big Two, but not here. Sorry.

Joe DiMaggio? Mickey Mantle? Cy Young?

Bobby Orr? The Rocket? Gordie Howe? Red Grange? Joe Montana?

Johnny U? Sorry, over and over again.

There is room in my All-Time Sports Hall of Fame for only two busts, and they belong to, in no

Bruce Penton Sports Columnist particular order, Babe Ruth and Muhammad Ali. S u r p r i s e d ? Yo u shouldn’t be. Don’t agree?

That’s OK, it’s a free country, but name another athlete who would bump either of those iconic superstars from their pedestals. In their primes, they were beyond sports figures and the most famous people in the world.

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Ali was simply “The Greatest” (Gretzky was merely “great”) and he joins the Babe in this most exclusive Halls of Sports Fame.

• R.J. Currie of sportsdeke.com: “The Columbus Blue Jackets, in their short history, have changed numerous head coaches, assistant coaches, made the playoffs just once and sit in

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• From Dwight Perry’s Sideline Chatter in the Seattle Times: “Spotted on the readerboard at Nashville’s Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church: ‘God has no favourites. Our sign guy does - go Preds.’”

• Blogger Chad Picasner, on why a $13.9 million luxury-tax bill is no big deal to the Yankees: “Same as they pay a utility infielder.”

• Steve Simmons of Sunmedia.com: “The nickname going around about Mike Cammalleri tells you all you need to know about the traded Canadien. He was known as ‘Me, Myself and Mike,’ which is how a lot of underproducing goal scorers are perceived on teams.”

• Comedy writer Jerry Perisho: “The Walt Disney Company is ready to submit a bid in the latest reported attempt to purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers.

So, the Dodgers may still suck, but at least the bathrooms will be clean.”

• And on the same subject, Perisho says: “Goofy has been running the team the last few years and he is in the middle of divorcing Grumpy.”

• Another one from Perry: “Oregon football player Mark Asper, attending a pre-Rose Bowl function at an L.A. restaurant, might have saved a choking diner’s life when he applied the Heimlich manoeuvre ... making him

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• Currie again: “Dennis Rodman announced plans to coach a new topless women’s basketball team. There will be a short preseason followed by a full slate of exhibitionist games.”

• Another one from Currie: “Despite rumours to the contrary, God did not send Tim Tebow to Denver because it’s the closet NFL city to heaven.”

• Among the top 10 little-known facts about Tim Tebow, from CBS’s David Letterman: - “Fell to Earth after his home planet Krypton exploded.”

- “Can turn water into Gatorade.”

• Perry again: “Rangers coach Rangers coach John Tortorella apologized for trashing officials after the Winter Classic. The NHL then apologized for fining him $30,000.”

• Tiger Woods, to reporters, offering up a Christmas present for PGA Tour galleries: “I’m swinging the club well enough that you don’t need to walk out there with hockey helmets on.”

• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “Will everybody please stop all of this crazy talk about Peyton Manning going to the New York Jets? This would be like Einstein enrolling at Mississippi State.”

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11L054 - Precision #120 .................................... CNRL Gainsborough Hz .................................... 4A6-24-3A8-24-2-30 11J270 - Advance #2 ......................................Questerre et al Frys East Hz .............................2C13-29-4B13-30-8-30 11L210 - Advance #8 .......................................Questerre et al Ryerson Hz .................................. 7B4-23-4B4-22-9-31 11K075 - Quinterra #11 .............................................Arc Elmore 2Hz .........................................2D6-11-4B13-11-1-31 11C224 - Precision #409 .................................. NAL Nottingham N Unit Hz ................................7A12-29-3D1-30-5-32 11L217 - Vortex #2 ................................................... Triwest Hastings .........................................................3B1-3-3-33 11K011 - Big Sky #1............................................ Penn West Alida W Hz ......................................... 7A1-6-4A4-6-6-33 12A030 - Advance #1 ....................................Spectrum et al Lightning South ................................................ 12-1-7-33 12A046 - Crusader #2 ................................... Epping et al Wauchope N 2Hz............................ 2B12-26-3B13-26-7-33 11K392 - Advance #5 ..........................................Triwest Parkman South ..................................................2A4-23-8-33 11K063 - Advance #10 ........................................ Southern Hastings 2Hz .......................................3D5-8-2D13-8-4-33 11L087 - Precision #157 ............................. Penn West Queensdale E Re Hz .............................1A11-22-3D8-22-6-1 11K367 - Precision #380 .................................CPEC Queensdale North Hz ................................. 4A11-33-3A9-33-6-1 12A059 - Canelson #16.......................................... Highrock Manor Hz .......................................... 1B1-36-4B9-25-7-1 12A009 - Canelson #16.............................................Highrock Manor ............................................................ 16-25-7-1 11K415 - Advance #4 ..........................................VOC Glen Ewen N 2Hz ....................................... 3A9-33-3A1-33-3-1 11K068 - Betts #1................................................. Elkhorn Northgate Hz ........................................ 2A2-29-3B3-20-1-2 11H093 - Big Sky #2.............................................. Harvest Kenosee Hz ..................................... 1A4-20-3B11-17-11-2 11I040 - Lasso #2 .................................................. Athena Steelman Hz .....................................2D13-19-4B12-19-3-3 11K007 - Red Dog #1.............................................Torquay Willmar Hz ........................................3C6-13-1D13-13-5-3 11J134 - Canelson #12 ...............................................FCL Pinto Hz ...............................................4D15-8-3A11-8-2-4 11C257 - Precision #219 ................................Renegade Wordsworth N 2Hz ..................................1C7-23-4B2-23-7-4 11L015 - Canelson #11 ......................................... Elkhorn North Portal ........................................................ 13-24-1-4 11G098 - Akita #15..................................................... BHPB Melville ............................................................. 1-36-20-4 11K074 - Big Sky #25.......................................... Arc et al Steelman 2Hz .......................................3B4-31-2D2-31-5-5 11K413 - Big Sky #3.............................................. PBEN ViewÀeld 2Hz ......................................... 4B4-29-4B4-20-7-5

THE ESTEVAN MERCURY DRILLING REPORT 11K309 - Canelson #10.................................... Legacy et al Clarilaw W Hz ....................................1C13-3-1C13-4-8-5 11L287 - Vortex #1 ................................................. NAL Star Valley Hz ........................................ 2B15-13-4A7-13-9-6 11K376 - Big Sky #7.......................................... Legacy et al Taylorton Hz .....................................7C4-31-3A2-31-1-6 11L072 - Big Sky #4 .............................................. PBEN ViewÀeld 2Hz .....................................1C12-13-4C12-14-7-6 11J071 - Canelson #15 ........................................... CVE Taylorton Hz .........................................4C11-31-1C14-6-2-6 11I337 - Canelson #23 ........................................... CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ........................................ 2B12-20-1A9-20-8-7 11C629 - Big Sky #6............................................... PBEN ViewÀeld Hz ........................................2C5-16-1C7-17-10-7 11K082 - Red Dog #3.......................................... CVE Roche Percee Hz .....................................1A1-35-2D16-25-1-7 11I183 - Quinterra #9 ....................................... Enerplus W Kingsford 2Hz................................... 2B16-22-4A2-22-4-7 11L038 - Canelson #22 .......................................... CPEC ViewÀeld Hz .......................................... 6B3-29-3B3-20-8-8 11H407 - Precision #380 ........................................ CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ..............................................1A9-3-3D8-2-9-8 11A271 - Advance #7 ............................................. CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ..............................................4D1-5-3D1-4-8-9 11E087 - Advamce #9 ............................................ CPEC ViewÀeld Hz .............................................. 8A1-8-4B4-8-9-9 11A408 - Advance #6 ............................................. CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ......................................6C12-36-2D9-36-7-10 11J204 - Panther #2 .......................................Williston Hunter Tableland Hz ..................................2B13-2-2D9-2-1-10 11L207 - Champion #45 ........................................... NAP Foam Lake ......................................................... 4-18-29-10 11L239 - Canelson #25 ........................................NAL Midale S V3U Hz ....................................1C2-29-2C14-28-5-11 12A073 - Lasso #1 ................................................. Molopo Oungre Hz.......................................6C12-21-3D9-21-1-12 11L132 - Canelson #21 .......................................... Elswick Midale 2Hz ........................................ 4B3-35-4B2-27-5-12 11G315 - Panther #3 ..................................................Husky Oungre .......................................................4C16-12-1-12 11L050 - Big Sky #48 ......................................... Conserve Weyburn 2Hz.....................................4A6-13-1D8-13-6-13 11L099 - Precision #418 ......................................... Husky Oungre Hz .....................................1C15-22-4D14-27-1-13 11K073 - Precision #275 ..................................CVE et al Weyburn Unit Hz ................................ 2A7-28-2A13-21-6-13 11B228 - Panther #1 ..........................................Valleyview Weyburn 3Hz ..................................3A6-14-1C14-14-7-14 11I102 - Saxon #157 ................................................ Rio Tinto Sedley ....................................................... 13-14-15-15 11J347 - Saxon #154 ............................................... Rio Tinto Sedley ....................................................... 13-18-15-15 11I276 - Horizon #34 ........................................ Painted Pony Flat Lake Hz ................................3B12-10-1C12-9-1-16 11L098 - Trinidad #4 .......................................... Arc et al Skinner Lk 3Hz ..................................4D14-18-2D8-19-4-17 11K248 - Big Sky #45..................................... Enerpus Freda Lake VIU 2Hz ................................ 1B3-27-3A2-21-4-18 11L110 - Big Sky #34 ................................................. PBEN Ceylon.............................................................. 2-13-7-19

WAITING ON PROGRAM

11H451 - Tundra Frys East Hz ........................................................................................................1A8-24-1B5-24-8-30 11H356 - Tundra Frys E Hz...........................................................................................................4A9-36-4B12-36-7-30 11L101 - Tundra MaryÀeld Hz .........................................................................................................4A8-28-2A8-27-9-31 11K442 - Epping et al Bellegarde SWD .........................................................................................................13-15-6-31 10F204 - Renegade Fleming ..........................................................................................................................6-34-12-31 11B210 - Mosaic K2 Esterhazy 6 WSW .......................................................................................................12-26-19-32 10L073 - Questerre Wawota ........................................................................................................................13-29-12-33 10E269 - Mosaic Esterhazy 2 EH.................................................................................................................12-22-19-33 10G299 - Reliable Wawota.............................................................................................................................8-13-12-33 10D050 - BDOG Parkman ..............................................................................................................................15-13-9-34 11J381 - Fort Calgary Wapella DD ................................................................................................ 5D3-17-2C2-17-15-1 11K222 - Renegade Kenosee DD .................................................................................................. 1C9-32-1C9-32-10-2 11J193 - Triwest Alameda East SWD ................................................................................................................16-9-4-2 11F392 - Elkhorn Northgate Hz ...................................................................................................... 5A3-29-2D16-29-1-2 12A022 - Black Rider Openshaw .....................................................................................................................14-36-2-3 11G169 - Sundance Ochapowace .....................................................................................................................6-5-18-3 11H433 - Kinwest 08 Alameda .........................................................................................................................11-28-3-3 11A263 - Spectrum et al Willmar..........................................................................................................................1-3-6-4 10K093 - Nordic Sturgis ...................................................................................................................................4-11-35-4 11G039 - CNRL Steelman..................................................................................................................................15-2-5-5 11E388 - CNRL Steelman DD .......................................................................................................... 3D9-10-3A9-10-5-5 11F406 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ......................................................................................................... 5D16-34-2D16-3-9-7 11B019 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ............................................................................................................3B4-27-4A1-27-8-7 11C339 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ..........................................................................................................4A9-18-3B12-18-7-8 11C584 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ............................................................................................................. 2B3-6-1C14-6-8-8 11F091 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ............................................................................................................1B1-15-3A1-10-9-8 11K129 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ....................................................................................................... 4A16-22-2D16-23-9-9 11A007 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ........................................................................................................2B13-32-2A16-32-8-9 11C524 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ........................................................................................................... 5D16-8-1C13-8-9-9 11J332 - FCL Benson ....................................................................................................................................13-24-6-10 11H054 - CPEC ViewÀeld 2Hz ......................................................................................................2A10-13-4B2-13-8-10 11E032 - CPEC ViewÀeld Hz ..................................................................................................... 3D14-12-2D14-13-9-10 11B112 - Elswick Weyburn Inj..........................................................................................................................1-27-5-12 10B263 - Arc Tribune .....................................................................................................................................15-32-3-14 11K040 - NAL Neptune Hz ............................................................................................................. 4C9-12-4C9-13-3-16 11K244 - Spartan Ceylon Hz.............................................................................................................1A1-6-4B3-31-6-18 11K043 - PBEN Pangman DD ................................................................................................... 4B16-15-2D15-15-7-20 11K062 - EERG Hardy South Hz ................................................................................................. 3D14-17-3A3-17-4-21 11A096 - CEEI Hardy South ............................................................................................................................5-17-5-21 11K317 - Goldenkey Hardy South....................................................................................................................4-13-5-22

Rig Technician Apprenticeship Program 2012 training dates:

Motorhand (Level 1) Derrickhand (Level 2) Driller (Level 3)

Location:

March 12 to 30 April 2 to 20 April 23 to May 11

Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute, Estevan Complete course descriptions are available at www.southeastcollege.org or www.saskapprenticeship.ca

To register in the Rig Technician Apprenticeship program, please contact the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission toll-free at 1-877-363-0536.

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THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

The

INTRODUCING BORDERLINE FENCING SERVICES (Formerly D & C Wanner Fencing)

• Souris Valley Pipeline Limited operates a High Pressure Carbon Dioxide Pipeline in Southeast Saskatchewan, a component of the gas is Hydrogen SulÀde (H2S).

• As a member of Sask 1st Call, Souris Valley Pipeline would like to remind you to call Sask 1st Call at 1-866828-4888.

• Statistics show that a signiÀcant cause of pipeline ruptures is due to third party damage.

Midale

D & C Wanner Fencing would like to thank all their loyal customers for their patronage over the years.

• new installation of chain link and barbwire fencing • repairs • fast and friendly service • safety tickets • free estimates • ground disturbance, Levels 1, 2 and global certified • rental of temporary construction panels

For pipeline safety concerns or emergencies call toll free 1-866-PIPELINE (1-866-7473546) Before excavating call Sask 1st Call at 1-866-828-4888 for a free locate.

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HOUSES FOR SALE FOR SALE: 1984 - 5-level house in Trojan area. Approx. 1890 sq. feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, large kitchen with dining room, wood fireplace, central vac and air conditioned. Attached double garage. Beautifully landscaped, back with garden, high fence, shed, 2 decks and underground sprinklers. Carpet on main and up 3 years old, new kitchen countertops, new interior doors and closets, trim and casing. Asking $450,000. Phone 306927-2372 for viewing.

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For viewing call 634-9305.

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BY OWNER: Prairie Lake Lodge, Lake of the Prairies has Lakeview and Golf view lots for sale. Spacious, well-treed, affordable year round usage for cottage or 5th wheel. Financing and availability, call: 204-773-3335, e-mail: keating@escape.ca FOR SALE: 20 Acre parcels of land in the RM of Estevan, Approximately 7 km nor theast of Estevan. Great location for a new acreage. Call for more details 403-860-0764.

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THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 FEED & SEED

LAND FOR SALE

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" d Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT.

LAND WANTED FARMLAND WANTED: To Cash Rent - North of Estevan or Bienfait area. Phone 421-0679.

SOLD EXAMPLES Bengough - 22 1/4’s Bethune - 2 1/4’s Blaine Lake - 245 acres Cupar - 5 1/4s Davidson - 6 1/4’s Elfross – 18 1/4’s Emerald – 22 1/4’s Eastend - 2 1/4’s Grenfell - 3 1/4’s Harwarden - 1 1/4’s Lestock - 5 1/4’s Lake Alma – 9 1/4’s Marcelin - 7 1/4’s Moose Jaw - 8 1/4’s Nokomis - 8 1/4’s Ogema - 36 1/4’s Prince Albert - 1 1/4’s Saskatoon - 2 1/4's Semans - 7 1/4’s Simpson - 10 acres Viscount - 3 1/2 Wadena - 4 1/4’s Wakaw West - 41/4’s Watrous/Young 30 1/2 Mobile Home Park Weyburn - 21 1/4’s Call DOUG 306-955-2266 EMAIL: saskfarms@shaw.ca Letter of Appreciation When we were approached by Mr. Doug Rue of Freshwater Holdings in July 2011, it was an opportunity for us to sell our farmland at a very fair price.

Mr. Rue visited our home and he explained the process, w h i c h went forward very quickly. We received payment on September 15, 2011. We appreciated Mr. Rue’s friendly and understanding manner.

There were no difficulties and he kept in touch throughout the transaction.

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06 Cadillac STS. This car is in Great Condition! Good ext. w/ tanned leather interior, loaded, nav & power everything. $16,500.

Saskatoon. Call Dennis 1-306291-6906.

WANTED: Buying all wild fur coyotes etc, Antlers and old traps.

Phone Bryon at 306-278-2425 or Phil at 306-278-2299.

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab, Gas. Loaded with power options. Gold with Tan/Blk cloth int.

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2 - 2011 FORD RAPTORS CREW CAB 4x4 ..................................$63,995 2 - 2011 EDGE LIMITED ALL WHEEL DRIVE, fully loaded with Navigation & moon roofs, only 26,000 kms .....................................$39,500 2011 ESCAPE LIMITED 4x4 loaded with leather & power moon roof, only 28,000 kms ............................................................$29,995 2010 F150 PLATINUM SUPERCREW 4x4, loaded,125,000 kms .....SOLD 2010 F150 LARIAT SUPERCREW loaded with navigation, 72,000 kms ......................................................................................$29,995 2010 F150 XLT SUPERCREW 4x4, 5.4L, loaded with 119,000 kms ....................................................................................$21,995 2010 F150 XLT SUPERCREW 4x4, loaded with 120,000 kms ......$21,900 2010 F250 XLT CREW CAB 4x4, 5.4L, loaded with 60,000 kms ...$30,995 2009 ESCAPE XLT 4x4, 3.0L V6, leather, with 40,000 kms..............SOLD 2009 ESCAPE XLT 4x4, 3.0L V6, loaded, with 100,000 kms .........$18,995 2009 F150 PLATINUM SUPERCREW 4x4, loaded, 73,000 kms ...$32,995 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE CX, Loaded with 99,800 kms ...................$24,900 2008 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC XLT 4x4, 119,000 kms ..............$18,995 2008 FORD F350 LARIAT CREW CAB 4x4, 6.4L Diesel Loaded with 233,000 kms................................................................................SOLD 2008 F150 XTR SUPERCREW 4x4, loaded with 73,000 kms ........$21,900 2008 F150 XTR SUPERCREW 4x4 5.4L, auto, loaded, 62,000 kms .........................................................................................SOLD 2006 ESCAPE XLT 4x4, 3.0L V6, loaded, with 135,000 kms .........$11,995

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2011 RAM 1500 Grey, Loaded, 52,900 kms ...................................$39,900 2011 CHEV TRAVERSE Loaded, white, 21,000 kms .....................$39,900 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Red Leather, 25,000 kms ......................................................................................$37,900 2011 RAM 1500 LONGHORN, brown, 12,000 kms ...........................SOLD 2010 RAM 1500 SLT QUAD CAB red, 34,000 kms .......................$32,900 2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREW MAX, blue, 122,091 kms ...............SOLD 2009 FORD F-150 Ext Cab XLT, Blue, 41,776 kms ........................$26,900 2009 GMC YUKON XL SLT Leather, 45,607 kms ..........................$36,900 2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN Deep Red, 73,291 kms.........................$26,900 2008 RAM 1500 SLT, black, 70,577 kms........................................$22,900 2008 CHEV SILVERADO CREW CAB LTZ, black, 92,234 kms .......SOLD 2007 GMC SIERRA ext. cab, white, 105,000 kms ..........................$17,900 2007 CHEV SIERRA Reg. Cab, Short Box, 76,000 kms ................$20,900 2005 CHEV SILVERADO 2500 Crew Duramax 215,000 kms ...........SOLD 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 152,000 kms ..............................................$9,900

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Melanie torn between Chad and Abigail

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by an oblivious Austin. Wait to See: Jennifer and Daniel share a tearful goodbye.

Marlena takes Jack to a therapy session to deal with his PTSD.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Jackie urged Nick to smooth-talk Pam into spying for them once again.

Bill went to extreme measures to make sure that no one knew he helped Steffy lie about her condition.

Amber anxiously awaited Ridge’s reaction to Rick’s new fashion line. Nick accompanied Pam on the game show “Let’s Make a Deal,” where wacky hijinks ensued. Rick confided in Brooke about how he was passing off Amber’s designs as his own. Hope began to question her values when it came to matters of the heart. Katie confronted Bill about scheming with Steffy.

Nick went to great lengths to keep Donna from seeing him and Pam together on TV. Wait to See: Bill does the unthinkable to keep Katie in the dark. Hope makes a startling declaration.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Will’s behavior was reminiscent of EJ’s during his confrontation with Sami. The usually calm Jennifer got physical during an argument with Nicole.

During his health crisis, Daniel found an unexpected friend in Jack. Bo and Hope uncovered Alice’s unexpected “partner.” Melanie was torn between restarting her relationship with Chad or repairing her friendship with Abigail. Sami searched for new models for Countess Wilhelmina as the Basic Black company changed business models under Brady’s leadership.

Carrie and Rafe’s closeness became more apparent to them -- and to Sami. Abigail became further enthralled

GENERAL HOSPITAL Helena continued to hide in the secret passageways of Wyndemere. Lulu confronted Ethan about his crush. Carly pretended to be interested in Johnny in order to keep an eye on the Zaccharas. Shawn met TJ, the teenage son of a man he accidentally killed while in the military. Lulu’s new job as a dog walker had disastrous results and led her to drink. Sam continued to be haunted by Franco’s parting words. Jax stopped Michael from doing something rash.

Tracy wasn’t certain if she could go through with her wedding to Anthony. Robin returned to Port Charles to face Patrick. Wait to See: Luke delivers breakfast to an unsuspecting couple.

Johnny and Anthony don’t see eye-to-eye.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS After a pregnant Chelsea ordered a beer, Billy and Victoria asked her to move in with them so that they could keep an eye on her.

Michael determined that Nikki acted in self-defense when she killed Diane.

Later, Nikki turned herself in to the police. Kevin was heartbroken after Eden sent him the photos of Chloe and Daniel’s kiss. Sharon voted in place of Victor at the board meeting and prevented Adam from getting what he wanted. Ronan coached Nikki in trying to remember what happened at the park.

Angelina admitted to Kevin that she wasn’t pregnant or running from Vinnie. Wait to See: Victor and Nikki are reunited. Jeffrey returns to Genoa City. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The changes you’ve waited to see in your work situation might not be happening quite as quickly as you’d hoped.

Although the pace is slow, it’s ongoing. Expect to hear news soon.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You should be feeling very proud of the fine effort you’ve made to get that important project done. Now take some time out to celebrate with family and friends. You’ve earned it.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re close to reaching your objectives.

That’s the good news. But be careful: Your aspects show lots of potential distractions looming. Stay focused and keep your eyes fixed on your goals.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be careful not to let that suspicious Cancerian mind create a problem where none exists.

What you might believe is an act of betrayal could be nothing more than a misunderstanding.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Lion’s heart overflows with self-confidence. All you need to do is tap into it, and you’ll be able to handle any change that must be made regarding that recent surprise development.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The need to watch what you say becomes increasingly crucial this week. Be as temperate as you can with your comments and avoid arguments for the sake of controversy.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A longtime family problem presents new demands. But this time, you won’t have to go it alone: Someone else is asking to help share your responsibilities. Let it happen.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A period of feeling vulnerable is about to give way to a stronger, more selfconfident aspect. Use this new strength to reaffirm promises you’ve made to others and yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A creative dilemma stalls your progress. Instead of letting it raise your ire, use the time to re-examine your aims and, perhaps, come up with a new target.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your nimble will finds a way for you to work out those newly emerged problems plaguing your new project. Stay with it. The results will be well worth your efforts.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might feel overwhelmed at having to decide which new opportunity you should follow. Best advice: Check them all out and see which offers what you really want.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Continue to tread water before you even consider plunging into something that never seemed quite right. Some facts will soon emerge that can help you make a decision.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re a natural-born peacemaker. You value truth and have little patience with those who lie to you for their own purposes. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Find out more: www.4-H.sk.ca or (306) 933-7727 New members, clubs and volunteer leaders are always welcome!

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Suncor Energy is hiring mine equipment maintenance shift supervisors. These positions are located in Fort McMurray and relocation is required.

Posting number 17669 Go ahead. Apply now! www.suncor.com/trades Connect with your future!

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES SRI HOMES ULC IS SEEKING A FULL-TIME

DATA ENTRY/INVENTORY CONTROL PERSON

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Servers Permanent full and part time positions.

Apply in person with resume to Pete.

This an entry level position with opportunity for advancement.

Ideal candidate will possess: * Experience in a manufacturing environment * Excellent keyboarding skills. * Excellent understanding of Micro soft Excel and Word. * Able to write formulas and simple macros. * Able to count inventory accurately and report exceptions. * Ability to meet deadlines. * Must be willing to relocate to Estevan, Saskatchewan.

Experience: 2 years We offer: Competitive salary, year-end bonus, great beneÀt and pension program.

Attention: Phillip Nault E-mail: jobs.shelter@gmail.com

SRI Homes ULC Estevan,SK

Find the Help You Are Looking For! Call Today to Book Your Career Ad!

634-2654 Downtown Estevan 634-2220 www.bestfoodinestevan.ca

SRI HOMES’ Estevan Facility SHELTER HOME SYSTEMS is currently accepting applications for

PREFABRICATED HOUSING ASSEMBLERS • Required Immediately • Permanent Full Time • 10 Available Positions • Starting at $14.70 per hour plus benefits

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

NOW HIRING Electrical Helpers (No experience required)

or

1st & 2nd year Electrical Apprentices Safety Tickets an asset but not necessary

Competitive Wages Offered Health Plan, RRSP’s & Bonuses Forward Resume to: Fax: (306) 634-5545 E-mail: clarkizsak@sasktel.net Ph: (306) 634-9424 Cell: Clark Izsak - 421-2914 Mail: Box 362 Estevan, SK S4A 2A4 Or apply in person to 102 Perkins St.

OilÀeld ~Industrial~Residential

PRAIRIE PETRO-CHEM PRAIRIE PETRO-CHEM is looking to Àll four (4) Full-Time positions: CHEMICAL DRIVER (2 positions): Prairie Petro-Chem requires Truck Drivers to operate light to medium duty trucks for transportation and delivery of oilÀeld Chemicals. Drivers are dispatched out of Estevan and will be making day trip deliveries within SE Sask. and SW Manitoba. Driver will be required to load and unload as well as operate a forklift, pumping equipment, etc.. A Class 1 driver’s license is not required but would be an asset. Position may encounter all kinds of road, weather and trafÀc conditions. The qualiÀed applicant must possess the ability to work without direct-supervision, and deliver the load on-time and in a safe manner that complies with regulations. Weekend work and overtime may be required. Valid Class 5 driver’s license and abstract are required. Starting salary will be based on general oilÀeld experience & ability. Other assets would include any mechanical experience, Forklift training, H2S, WHMIS, TDG and Defensive Driving certiÀcates.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT We have a position that has opened up in our admin team. It is a full time permanent position in the Estevan ofÀce. The duties of the position to be Àlled will vary dependant on the skillset of the applicant but will mainly be focussed on customer service. Assets that would be beneÀcial to the position(s) include: - Excellent phone skills in dealing with customers.

- Billing & accounts receivable experience - Experience using Microsoft OfÀce - Experience administering MSDS and general oilÀeld knowledge - Any Previous System Administration knowledge MAINTENANCE LABOURER Prairie Petro-Chem requires an energetic, motivated and career-minded individual responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the recycling of drums and containers, general shop cleaning, maintenance activities, and performing related duties as assigned. Starting salary will be based on general experience & abilities.

BENEFITS: - Salaries will be based on education, experience & abilities - Dental, Medical, Life coverage & Retirement beneÀts Any interested applicants can forward resume to: Email: Blane.Fichter@petrochem.ca Fax: 306-634-6694 or drop off at the ofÀce at 738-6th Street, Estevan

Pump Unit Mechanic Helpers Required • Experience an asset but willing to train • First Aid & H2S certiÀcations an asset but willing to train.

• Permanent full time position • Competitive wages, full beneÀt package Apply in person or fax resume to 306-634-7090

Hank’s Maintenance & Service Co. Ltd. 410 Mississippian Drive Estevan, Sask. S4A 2H7 No phone calls please!

Journeymen Electricians and Apprentices PowerTech Industries Ltd. in Estevan is seeking Journeymen Electricians and Apprentices for work in the Southeast Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Industry.

Experience: 1 year (preferred) Safety Certificates are needed. 1st Aid/CPR, H2S, WHMIS. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Oilfield background preferred. Full benefits packages and RSP plan.

Duties: Day to day electrical construction and maintenance in the oilfield.

Wage/Salary Info: Depending on experience & qualifications.

To Apply: Fax: (306) 637-2181, e-mail sschoff.pti@sasktel.net or drop off resume to 62 Devonian Street, Estevan, SK.

WHEN I PUSH MYSELF TO THE LIMIT,

I FIND THERE ARE NO LIMITS

Today’s oil and gas companies face bigger challenges in the field than ever before. Through focused innovation, we work to address specifically identified customer needs, solve unique project challenges and develop next-generation technologies. With your help, we will advance with solutions that will change the industry and the world. Currently we have the following opportunities available for our operations out of Estevan.

Service Operator, Cementing – #185380 or #190233 Job Role: Rigs up and rigs down cementing service equipment on work locations to include spotting of cement storage vessels, pre-mixing of spacer fluids, identifying additives to be mixed on-the-fly, rigging-up appropriate data monitoring equipment, planning emergency backup equipment and contingencies.

ExpService Supervisor, Cementing - #190232 Job Role: Coordinates and oversees cementing service line work at the well site, providing quality service to the customer. Provides the planning necessary for the job including instructions to the crew and equipment used, including dispute resolutions to approved levels. Ensures customer satisfaction with work performed. Coordinates and directs the activities of service operators. Coordinates the clean up, repair, and preparation of equipment for the next job. Plans and performs necessary calculations for the total job at the well site as needed. Leads the site crew comprised of Halliburton and/or non-Halliburton employees.

Halliburton offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a challenging work environment and countless pathways for professional growth.

To apply, please visit www.gohalliburton.com and search the requisition numbers listed above.

Halliburton is a drug-free, equal opportunity employer.

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OPPORTUNITIES

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Dental Hygienist wanted for full time position.

Starting February 15 Competitive Wages Interested applicants can drop off or email resume to:

Dr. Daniel Crooks DMD 1134 3rd St. Estevan, SK S4A 0R7 email: estevandentist@hotmail.com

Employment

Opportunities 2 Full-Time Positions

The Hydraulic POWER House Norcan Fluid Power was established in 1974 and has grown to EHFRPH :HVWHUQ &DQDGD¡V 3UHPLHU VXSSOLHU DQG UHSDLU IDFLOLW\ RI K\GUDXOLF FRPSRQHQWV DQG H[SHUWLVH Norcan is looking to expand its operation to your area! ,I \RX DUH DQ DJJUHVVLYH GHGLFDWHG LQGLYLGXDO ZLWK D JUHDW ZRUN HWKLF ZH ZDQW WR VSHDN ZLWK \RX :H DUH ORRNLQJ IRU ORFDO

Manager, Service Technicians Sales Technicians and Parts Persons

1 - Inside Position 1- Inside/outside Sales Position Paid full benefits available Mon.-Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 Wage dependent on experience.

No experience required, willing to train.

Submit resume to: 410 5th Avenue, Estevan, SK.

Southern Bolt Supply & Tools Ltd.

Combo Vac/Pressure Truck Drivers Wanted

Brady Oilfield Services LP. Weyburn, Halbrite and surrounding area.

Minimum Class 3 Drivers License Required.

OilĂ&#x20AC;eld Safety CertiĂ&#x20AC;cates an asset but not necessary. BeneĂ&#x20AC;ts package available.

Send Resume and Drivers Abstract

P.O. Box 271 Midale, Sask. S0C 1S0 Fax: (306) 458-2768 sjuravle@brady.sk.ca kbrady@brady.sk.ca

SOUTHEAST TRADER

& EXPRESS

are looking for

Carriers in all areas of the city Children, Adults, Seniors, we will find a route suitable for you.

Papers are delivered to your home.

Once a week delivery for the Mercury or Trader. No collecting!

All our carriers are eligible for a $100 monthly draw.

If interested call Gayle

634-2654

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South East Cornerstone School Division No. 209 Invites tenders for

L & C Trucking

FIRST AID TRAINING

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Serving the Oil Patch for 56 Yearsâ&#x20AC;?

The South East Cornerstone SD No. 209 invites tenders for their First Aid Training Program. The successful party will be responsible for training and certifying employees for First Aid and CPR (level B). Location of training has not yet been determined; a facility may be provided. A multi-year contract option will be considered.

The Successful Tender Will: Have a First Aid/CPR Instructor CertiĂ&#x20AC;cate issued from either Red Cross or Saint Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ambulance.

Be expected to train 30-40 participants each year Please refer to job posting number 11/12 ASSOC 29 and send tender to the undersigned complete with expected remuneration per participant, documentation (conĂ&#x20AC;rmation of certiĂ&#x20AC;cation) and references. Applications will be accepted until February 09, 2012. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Further information can be obtained from Mr. Gord Husband, Superintendent of Human Resources at: gord.husband@cornerstonesd.ca Please send applications to: Ashley Betker Human Resources Administrative Assistant South East Cornerstone School Division No. 209 80A 18th Street Northeast Weyburn, SK S4H 2W4 Phone: (306) 848-0080 Fax: (306) 848-4747 Email: resumes@cornerstonesd.ca

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK

Has an opening in their

Production Department The Estevan Mercury requires a full time ad builder in their production department.

Applicants must be able to muti-task in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, He/she must be a team player with an eye for detail. Knowledge of Mac Computers and Adobe Creative Suite is an asset, but we are willing to train the right applicant.

The position is Monday to Friday during business hours. Our company offers a health beneĂ&#x20AC;t package.

Typical duties would include, but not limited to: Processing Accounts Receivable; Maintain payments to receivables (cash receipts); Filing of documents as required; Follow-up on overdue receivables; Data entry as required; Invoicing; Other duties as assigned by management.

The successful applicant will have: Experience in an accounts receivable environment; Must be able to work independently and with others; Knowledge of Microsoft OfĂ&#x20AC;ce (Excel/Word); Knowledge of QuickBooks Accounting Software.

Please mail or e-mail resume to:

Melanie Tribiger, Production Manager prepress@estevanmercury.ca The Estevan Mercury Box 730 Estevan, SK., S4A 2A6

Attention: Bruce Firth, B. Comm, CMA Controller Email â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lcbruce@sasktel.net Call â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 306-634-7341 Fax â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 306-634-8699

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY is presently hiring

PICKER OPERATORS

SUPERVISORS & OPERATORS

Applicants must have a Class 1 with an A or B license and a clean Driver’s Abstract. Safety tickets considered an asset. Must be able to pass mandatory drug and alcohol testing. Job involves general oilfield hauling and setting pumpjacks.

OWNER - OPERATORS For its expanding

Production Testing Division •All applicants must have a valid class 5 driver’s licence.

Blowboxes are invalid.

•Must have up to date safety tickets H2S, WHMIS & CPR/First Aid •Able to work 12 hour shifts/days/nights •Able to work weekends and stats •Supervisors must have ample experience operating pressure vessels on sour wells, acid jobs, Nitrogen blowdowns, drillouts and on high pressure fracs.

Haul pipe and oilfield equipment to locations in SE Saskatchewan and into the U.S. Applicants must have a Class 1A driver’s licence and pass mandatory drug and alcohol testing. Safety tickets would be an asset. Duties include: load, haul pipe and supplies to destination in a safe and timely manner & unload.

Maintain a clean and safe truck.

SWAMPERS

Some of the many benefits to consider when applying for a position at Bert Baxter Transport in Estevan: • Full time, permanent employment • Full benefits packages available • Clean, safe work environment

Interested applicants can fax to: 306-634-4258 or email: brenda.jensen@bbaxtertransport.ca

All applicants MUST pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Contact Dale at 861-3635

All around the world, PepsiCo is making a difference. And so can you. Our success depends on nurturing the diverse perspectives and skills our people bring to our business. Find a place to grow your own unique talents by exploring a career with PepsiCo. At PepsiCo, our people are the key to our success. We know it takes the work of talented, dedicated people that are committed to making an impact every day.

Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop, and retain world-class people. Talent Sustainability is cherishing our employees and is an integral part of our ‘Performance with Purpose’ agenda, which also includes environmental sustainability – reducing our impact on the environment and human sustainability – nourishing our consumers with a range of fun and healthy choices.

Due to Increasing Growth and Expansion We Want YOU to Join Weatherford Weatherford Canada Partnership, provides a wide range of oil and gas services to national, integrated and independent oil and gas companies around the world, using fit-for-purpose technologies. We are a dynamic, growing organization and offer a competitive salary, benefits with no waiting period and a matched RRSP plan. We are currently hiring the following positions for our base in Estevan, Saskatchewan.

ROUTE SALES REPRESENTATIVE – PepsiCo Foods Estevan, SK

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC WIRELINE - # 8941

SHOP TECHNICIAN/CUSTOMER SERVICE REP - THRU TUBING - #7295

If you’re hungry for a challenge and have a taste for working with people, then we’d like to meet you! We’re looking for an energetic, enterprising and independent individual to join the largest sales team in Canada as a Route Sales Representative.

As a certified designated journeyman HET with minimum 2 years experience in the trade, the person in this position will be responsible for providing the mechanical knowledge capability and expertise for working in our fast paced mobile oilfield equipment repair/maintenance and fabrication shop.

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent and able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines required.

Must be mechanically inclined, self starter working with limited supervision.

Key Accountabilities:

DISPATCH/TECHNICAL SERVICE REP FISHING - #8764

You will develop and sustain a growing snack food business and leverage your current skills by selling, delivering and marketing our products to a set of retailers.

Responsibilities include: • Delivering sales targets • Merchandising and product management • Execution of advertising / channel management • Point of sale strategy • Inventory and cash management • Operation of a Route Sales truck including loading and unloading Minimum Requirements: • Great with people and excellent communication skills Previous sales experience with a consumer packaged goods or retail organization preferred • Class 5 driver’s license and a flawless driving record • Outstanding organizational skills as demonstrated by your ability to handle multiple priorities, problem solve, and meet deadlines or targets So if sales is your strength, and you are eager to learn our business from the ground up, we could have a lot to offer you including potential for advancement into management and leadership positions within Western Canada.

Apply today! Resumes accepted via: www.pepsico.ca/careers Fax: 204-694-2389 Email: Kathy.swar@pepsico.com Follow us on Twitter! (@PepsiCoJOBS)

Previous Oil and Gas experience required (1-3 years preferred). Previous experience with JDE Software an asset. Intermediate computer skills and valid drivers license with clean Drivers Abstract required.

SHOP TECHNICIAN - RENTALS - #8638 Qualified candidates must possess a grade 12 diploma or equivalent, be a team player with a positive attitude and be able to interact and perform successfully within a team environment. Must be mechanically inclined, self starter working with limited supervision and able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

DISPATCH/RENTAL TECHNICIAN RENTALS - #8622 Candidates must hold Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.

Drilling/Service Rig experience would be considered an asset. Must be customer-service focused, mechanically inclined and possess intermediate computer skills. Ability to work On-call required.

FIELD SALES & SERVICE COMPLETIONS - #2687 Minimum 2-3 years experience with down hole equipment such as packers, fishing tools and drilling equipment required. Valid drivers license with clean abstract and basic mechanical aptitude a must.

Experience with use of overhead crane and forklift , knowledge of rig operations and down hole tools and working knowledge of oilfield calculations such as pressure, volume and displacement, and pipe weight required. Specific product knowledge of completion equipment, service packers, ACP's, stage tools and IPP's required. Previous experience using JD Edwards, Visio and AutoCAD preferred.

DRIVER/RIGGER - PIPE RECOVERY #8619 Candidates must hold Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.

Must also possess a Class 3 driver's license, and provide a current clean drivers abstract. Must be customer-service focused, mechanically inclined. All applicable safety tickets are required, additional training will be provided.

SERVICE TECHNICIAN -WELLHEAD-#8054

MWD FIELD SUPERVISOR - DRILLING SERVICES - #8599

Qualified candidates must possess a Grade 12 or equivalent, demonstrated mechanical aptitude, valid class 5 operators license in good standing and capability of working overtime. Demonstrated and effective problem solver. Prior Wellhead or oilfield experience considered an asset.

University degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, NAIT/SAIT Petroleum or Instrumentation diploma, or equivalent and oilfield exp, preferably on a drilling or service rig; computer literacy required. Class 5 with a clean Driver's Abstract required. In-house classroom training provided as well as training in the field.

Please fax a resume and drivers abstract to: (306) 634-3404 or apply in person at 422 Mississippian Drive Estevan, SK. Apply online at www.weatherford.jobs using the relevant job # above.

DRILLING / EVALUATION / COMPLETION / PRODUCTION / INTERVENTION

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THE TRADER EXPRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

First U.S. railroad had wooden track Leiper. It had wooden tracks.

• It was noted 20thcentury poet T.S. Eliot who made the following sage observation: “Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers.”

• The United States’ first railroad was built in 1809 in Crown Creek, Pa., by a man named Thomas

• When the now-classic television show “Gilligan’s Island” first aired in 1964, critics were not impressed. The review published in the San Francisco Chronicle said, “It is difficult to believe that this show was written, directed and produced by adults.

It marks a new low in the networks’ estimation of public intelligence.” The

show went on to air for three seasons and spurred three TV movie sequels.

• Believing that beards and long hair were too easy for enemies to grab, Alexander the Great ordered his soldiers to shave their faces and heads before going into battle.

• You hear a lot about the isolationism of Switzerland -- the country that’s always neutral in any

conflict -- but you might be surprised to learn how serious they are about it.

The country’s system of roads is mined in 2,000 places and can be demolished in the space of 10 minutes.

• Are you doing your share? If you’ve had a beer today, you’ve contributed to the approximately 90 million cans of the brew that are consumed by Americans every day.

• When the territory that later became the state of Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867, the cost came out to about 2 cents per acre.

• It’s not clear why, but it seems that fine hair grows faster than coarse hair.

LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY! LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

• Stars for Saskatchewan‘s next performance is January 21st at St. Paul’s United Church when they present Canadian musicians, Sharon Wei and Angela Park who have captivated audiences around the world with their unique interpretations of the viola and piano repertoire from Bach to newer selections.

• Energy City Film Circuit will present their 3rd Àlm of the season: The First Grader Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Orpheum Theatre (4:00 pm) • COMING IN MARCH!! Brent Butt ….advance tickets on sale at Henders Drugs • 2011-2012 concert season picks up again in April 2012 when Koncerts for Kids present the 3rd concert of their series. Join us when Motus O (Circus TerriÀco) perform on April 15th at 2:00 p.m. – Westview School. Further details at www. estevanartscouncil.com Visual Arts committee offer classes in the arts for all ages.

Please Recycle

LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

ESTEVAN THE ENERGY CITY Getting StARTed at the Estevan Art Gallery Adult Beginner Art Classes Painting Nature WHEN: Thursdays, Feb 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, March 6th, 13th WHERE: The Estevan Art Gallery & Museum TIME: 7:00 - 9:30 pm INSTRUCTOR: Judy Swallow COST: TBA Discover the natural world around you through the use of acrylic paint. Participants will have the opportunity to learn techniques to create perspective and mood in landscape or interpret nature’s colourful beauty of Áora or create realistic animals and birds. This class is designed for beginners and those who want to explore the world of nature.

For more information or to register please contact: Karly at 306-634-7644 or by email at galleryed@sasktel.net.

For further information, visit www.estevanartscouncil.com or call the ofÀce 634-3942

PUBLIC NOTICE WATER & SEWER UTILITY RATES WILL INCREASE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2012

Our Walkways

Property Tax Discount

Residents are reminded to clear the snow and ice from walkways around their home to ensure that there is safe access to the water, power and energy meters. This reduces the risk of slips, falls and injuries to our personnel. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Taxpayers are encouraged to take advantage of the 2.5% prepayment discount the city offers on 2012 Property Taxes if paid in January.

Please note that you will not receive a prepayment notice. If you wish to take advantage of the January discount please stop into City Hall or call 634-1812 or 634-1811 to determine what your 2012 discount will be.

SUPPORT WORKERS NEEDED Southeast Regional Victim Services is looking for volunteers in the Estevan City Police / Estevan RCMP detachment area to work with victims of crime and traumatic events by providing information, advocacy, support and referral. Victim Services is a policeafÀliated program.

The following qualiÀcations are needed: * 18 years of age or older * pass a police security screening and take an oath of conÀdentiality * sincere interest in and the ability to work with people * successfully complete initial training program and participate in ongoing training and staff meetings Training is provided free of charge.

Funded by Saskatchewan Justice.

For further information, please call 634-8040.

January February March

2012 DISCOUNTS 2.5% April 2% May 1.5%

1% .5%

Tax notices will be sent out in June, once taxes have been levied

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

Application packages can be picked up at the Estevan Police Service or mailed out upon request.

Please return the completed package with an updated resume in a sealed envelope to: Chief of Police Estevan Police Service, 301-11th Ave., Estevan SK S4A 1C7 Only successful candidates will be contacted.

At The Library.....

Jan 21st – Chinese New Year @ 2:30pm. Celebrate at the library! Discuss the Chinese New Year traditions and the zodiac. Learn how to make Chinese lettuce wraps, spring rolls, and simple Chinese New Year cards. Register and indicate your birth date at 636-1621.

Jan 23rd – Family Literacy Games Night @ 6:30pm. Families and friends, young and old are welcome to the library to celebrate Literacy Day in a fun way! Join Kathryn and Maureen for board games, card games and interactive action games!

Call 636-1621 to register.

Jan 26th – Calligraphy for Beginners @ 6:00pm. Feeling creative? Danita Stallard will be offering a class for beginners. Discover your inner artist! Registration necessary as only 10 spots available. Call 636-1621.

Hello, Computer! - Every Monday and Wednesday @ 3:00, 3:30, and 4:00.

Come and get answers to your computer questions in one-on-one sessions. Bring your laptop or use a public computer. When registering please indicate what you would like to learn. Call Jill at 636-1621.

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LET’S CLEAN UP OUR COMMUNITY!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING at the ESTEVAN ARTS COUNCIL?

(c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

*** Thought for the Day: “My father taught me to work, but not to love it.

I never did like to work,

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and I don’t deny it. I’d rather read, tell stories, crack jokes, talk, laugh -- anything but work.” -Abraham Lincoln