Estevan Mercury 20180228

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Issue 43

SERVING THE ENERGY CITY SINCE 1903

www.estevanmercury.ca

Mailing No. 10769 | Publication No. 40069240

Debra Hamann sentencing adjourned to March 5

By William Acri wacri@estevanmercury.ca

Debra Hamann’s sentencing on Monday was adjourned to March 5. Sketch by Brian Zinchuk

Debra Hamann, 60, of Bienfait, who pleaded guilty in January to driving with a blood alcohol content in excess of .08 causing death, as well as driving while over .08 causing bodily harm, was back in court Feb. 26 for her sentencing hearing.

The Crown and defence put forward their arguments for the sentence Hamann would get for the accident, which occurred at the former junction of Highways 39 and 18 on June 24, 2017, and killed taxi driver Bisho Kalappurakkal.

Judge Lane Wiegers, who is presiding over the case, has reserved judgement to March 5.

Crown attorney Ryan Snyder and defence attorney Kathryn Gilliss both confirmed that Hamann will be held in custody, as much of the discussion was for the length of Hamann’s sentence.

During court, the Crown noted that at the time of the accident, Hamann was found in procession of 3.7 grams of marijuana and a mickey of rum; additionally it was later discovered that she had a very small

amount of marijuana and duloxetine in her blood system when she was asked by police to provide a blood sample at 1:05 a.m. on June 25.

The Crown added that at the time of the accident, Hamann told police that she remembered driving up to the two-mile corner near Bienfait and nothing after that.

The Crown also said that that Hamann told police at the time of the accident that she wanted to die when she discovered that she had killed someone.

Dylan Gonas was the passenger in the taxi when it was struck, which resulted in the death of Kalappurakkal.

Gonas was present in court on Feb. 26. He read his victim impact statement to Judge Wiegers, as did six others.

Gonas told Wiegers that he still has flashbacks to the accident intermittently throughout the day and night, and they flare up a lot when he is driving or in a taxi.

“It is really hard to explain how I feel; I have nightmares all the time,” said Gonas.

He also said that he has trouble sleeping some nights, with as little as three hours some nights, and he worries all the time A2 » I

Council approves new pest control bylaw

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

Estevan city council has approved its new pest control bylaw, giving added responsibilities to Rod March, who is already the manager of parks and facilities.

Council gave second and third reading at its meeting on Monday night, amending a document that has been in place since 2014. The changes designate March as the new pest control officer for the city.

March noted the changes stem from the added workload facing conservation officers in Saskatchewan, so the officers are offloading control for anything the size of a

coyote within municipal boundaries to the designated pest control officer.

March said the city had a couple of other options other than him becoming pest control officer.

“One is to have the police deal with it, but obviously they’re quite busy all the time, too,” said March. “Or we can bring in an outsider to deal with, but that’s very expensive through the city.”

The city also doesn’t want to see firearms discharged within city limits.

March will be taking a course in Lethbridge, Alta., on chemical immobilization of animals on April 24, and after that, he will be authorized to

tranquilize animals and remove them from the city.

Tranquilization will be the procedure he will use when dealing with coyotes.

Conservation officers will be looking after coyotes within city limits until April 24.

Also, conservation officers will still be responsible for larger animals, such as deer.

March expects that if he’s unable to handle a coyote-related call, then the conservation officers would likely be able to help.

The city has already been taking care of skunks, raccoons, Norway rats and other animals of similar size.

“But coyotes are wily

for a reason,” said March, referencing the famed cartoon coyote. “They’re extremely difficult to trap, and we have to check those traps every 24 hours by law when you put those out.”

The city has seen an increase in the number of coyotes in the last couple of years, and it’s mating season for the animals, so March said they’re a little more aggressive at this time of year.

“They are a wild animal, but they’re not likely going to attack, not unless they’re in a pack,” said March. “You just make yourself big, back away from them, don’t run from them, and you’ll be just fine.”

A2 » NEW

Parks manager Rod March

Woodlawn won’t host Beach Bash in 2018

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

The Woodlawn Regional Park’s board has decided against holding a Beach Bash this year.

Beach Bash had been staged annually at the park’s Boundary Dam beach site from 2012 to 2017, and took place over two days for the first time in 2017. It had become a popular event in the community, thanks to the children’s activities offered during the day, coupled with evening cabarets and, when weather permitted, fireworks after dark.

Park manager Joanne

Schulte said the board felt the amount of work required for Beach Bash was not condusive to Woodlawn. There was a lot of work required to make the event possible. Also, there was a lot of risk and liability involved that outweighed the monetary gain associated with the event, since Beach Bash had been a fundraiser.

The future of Beach Bash had been discussed “at length” after last year’s event, she said.

Issues related to vandalism were not a factor in scrubbing this year’s event. Damage was done to one of the washrooms the

week of Beach Bash, but Schulte said that wasn’t necessarily connected to the event itself.

“The park received damage just from usage, so we’ve never said that was because of Beach Bash,” said Schulte.

Also not a factor in cancelling Beach Bash was the loss of the fireworks show in two of the past three years due to burning bans being in effect at the time of the event in the rural municipality of Estevan. The park did have to make a down payment for those fireworks.

The park received comments last year that

people were looking for more of a family-oriented event, so it will host a family fun day on July 29 at the Boundary Dam site.

Some details are already in place for the event.

“It will be more of a carnival atmosphere,” said Schulte. “We have booked a showman to come with a carnival, and we’re going to try to have a flea market. We’re going to have an open mic event on the stage, where people who want to showcase their talents can come and do that.

We’re trying to get water events going that day.”

A treasure hunt was a

popular attraction last year, and so Schulte said it will be offered during the family fun day as well.

Other aspects of the event still need to be ironed out.

“We’ll have a complete children’s area with all of the bouncy castles and the games, and we’ll have the petting zoo back, and the carnival,” said Schulte. “We want to incorporate some adult amusements, with the flea markets and maybe some watersports going on in the lake.”

A fireworks show isn’t planned for the family event.

The park won’t be offering a cabaret-type event during the summer months.

Schulte said she expects some people will be disappointed that Beach Bash won’t take place this year, since it had been running since 2012 and was well-attended. But she predicted shifting the focus to a family-friendly event will be well-received by the community.

To offset the funds lost by not holding Beach Bash, the park is holding a lottery this year. Tickets will go on sale on March 1, and the winner will get to choose one of eight different prizes.

FIRST 3 MONTHS PAYMENT ON US* UP TO $1,500 ON MOST NEW 2017/2018 F-150

PLUS UP TO

9,000

$

Senchuk

CASHBACK ON NEW 2017 F-150s

ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERS

RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL

1,000

$

Ford Sales Ltd.

ON SELECT 2017 & 2018 MODELS

118 Souris Ave. N., Estevan 306-634-3696 www.senchukford.com

A2 February 28, 2018

Estevan Mercury

“I am truly sorry and ashamed,” says Hamann « A1 that his wife or other people he cares about are going to die in a random car accident due to a drunk driver.

He has visited Regina on many occasions for physiotherapy in relation to the injuries he sustained in the accident. Furthermore, he said that he has been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He noted that the accident resulted in him losing a good job opportunity at his work and eventually the aftermath of the accident caused the loss of his job entirely. Overall the accident that occurred in June has nearly ruined his life.

Neslin George, a coworker of Kalappurakkal’s, also spoke in court on behalf of Joby Elsa Vargahese, the widow of

Kalappurakkal, who has since moved back to India due to the loss of her husband. He said he doesn’t know what to tell Kalappurakkal’s mother in India because the deceased was an only child.

At the time of Kalappurakkal’s death, he was ready to start a family and settle in Estevan. His wife had a recent miscarriage and he had been disowned by some of his family members for abandoning an arranged marriage to be with his wife in Canada.

There was also mention from Neslin that Kalappurakka was sending money back home to have a house built for his mother.

The Crown presented case law and legal precedents during the sentencing hearing. In particular, he referred to how the

New bylaw also covers weeds « A1 The city likely received six to eight coyoterelated calls last year, he said. Estevan is one of the last cities in the province to assume responsibility for control of pests such as coyotes, March said.

Conservation officers approached the city a couple of years ago to inform them this would eventually be coming, and so the city should be ready for it.

“I’ve been working with them for the last two years as far as animal control,” said March.

March said he is trained in the use of darts and other tranquilizers, thanks to his time in B.C. in the forestry sector. And he said he is comfortable with adding the pest control responsibilities to his job title, since the city is already controlling animals such as skunks and insects such as mosquitoes.

“Anything that carries

a disease is what the city … tries to control,” said March.

It won’t be a huge burden, and March is confident the city will be able to control coyotes who venture within city limits.

Weed control, such as dandelions, is also covered under the bylaw. The city controls them on city properties, but people are responsible for them on their own properties. If they don’t, that’s when the bylaw officer gets involved, and if necessary, takes action. The property owner is then billed accordingly.

“We continually get calls at the city, especially me in the parks division, about dandelions that are on private property,” said March. “That has to go through bylaw. I can’t just enter a private property because of a nuisance weed.

If it was a prohibited weed, yeah, I can.”

Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has recently shifted to more severe sentences with regards to death caused by drinking and driving.

Snyder was trying to illustrate that Wiegers has a duty to continue with this recent shift in sentencing.

The defence noted that Hamann does not possess a previous criminal record and efforts were made to cast Hamann as someone who was not a typical criminal, while considering various mitigating circumstances that were

presented to the court in favour of a lesser sentence for Hamann.

On the day she killed Kalappurakka, she was in a breaking point situation, facing a series of life-altering circumstances that had rendered her in a position of hopelessness and collapse. This in turn resulted in her driving drunk to a hotel in an attempt to escape the problems she was facing.

The defence was hoping to cast Hamann in a different light than the people

who were referred to by the Crown during their review of various fatal drinking and driving cases that were laid out via case law from the Crown.

While Hamann did speak to the court, Gilliss did read a statement from her written last year. “I deeply regret my actions of June 24, 2017,” she said, noting she was an alcoholic and has since attended Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

“I did something unforgiveable by drinking and

taking sleeping pills and driving,” she said. “Every day, I think of that poor man and his family.

“I am truly sorry and ashamed,” Hamann concluded.

The Crown asked for a three-year prison term for Hamann, followed by a five-year driving prohibition, whereas the defence wants Hamann to receive two years less a day, with a year probation.

About 35 people were in the courtroom for the sentencing hearing.

Estevan man lands in jail for coke charges a few days after birthday Augustine Nicholas Thomas had his 34th birthday on Feb. 20 then landed in the clink a few days later, facing numerous drug related charges.

The Estevan man, who appeared in custody in Estevan Provincial Court on Feb. 26, was charged on Feb. 24 with possession of cocaine and an imitation firearm while bound by a probation order, possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking, possession of counterfeit currency in $100 denomination, and possession of the proceeds of crime ($1,965) not in excess of $5,000.

Charges from Jan. 20, 2018 include resisting police by attempting to hide or destroy evidence and attempting to flee. He was also charged with failure to comply with a probation order with respect to the possession or consumption of drugs or alcohol.

Charges from Oct. 27, 2017, include similar failure to comply with a probation order with respect to the possession or consumption of drugs or alcohol as well as possession of cocaine.

With the Crown opposed to his release, Judge Lane Wiegers remanded Thomas in custody until Mar. 19, when he will have a bail hearing.

Augustine Nicholas Thomas. Sketch by Brian Zinchuk

Orpheum Theatre Downtown Estevan ∙ 24 Hr Movie Information Line ∙ 306-634-2321

The 15:17 to Paris Friday, March 2 Thursday March 8

6:45 PM Sunday, March 4

2:15 PM All seats $7 for the matinee PG Coarse Language

Ready to slide

Held Over!

Peter Rabbit Friday, March 2 Thursday, March 8

From left, Bentlee Fairbrother, Emilee Graham and Harper Bakke were among those who went tobogganing in the Westview area on Sunday afternoon. The mild temperatures provided perfect conditions for people to slide down the hill, and enjoy other outdoor winter activities.

Photo by David Willberg

7:00 PM Sunday March 4

2:00 PM All seats $7.00 for the matinee General

Lennox makes your home...

A BETTER PLACE Designed to deliver reliable and economical warmth!

8:45 PM

Natural gas furnaces that are up to 98.2% energy efficient

JOHNSON PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.

14A Frightening Scenes

THE ORPHEUM’S WEBSITE: http://orpheumtheatre.ca

1037 - 5th Street Estevan 306-634-5172 · jph@sasktel.net

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION WAS:

Should the Estevan Police Service adopt an impaired driving strategy similar to the This Ride’s on Us program in Weyburn?

Winchester Friday, March 2 Thursday, March 8

POLL

120 Years Experience

80%

Yes

20%

No

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION:

Should the provincial sales tax be imposed on crop insurance, life insurance and other insurance premiums?

Go online at www.estevanmercury.ca to vote!

Third Page A3

2312 Morsky Drive

306-634-5515

Dr. Daniel Crooks, DMD New Patients Welcome!

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Telemiracle chair Colbow excited for upcoming fundraiser

By David Willberg

dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

Susan Colbow has a hard time believing that Telemiracle 42 is only a few days away.

Colbow, who is a longtime member of the Estevan Kinettes Club, is the chairperson of Telemiracle 42, which will take place in Regina runs from 9 p.m. on March 3 to 5 p.m. on March 4. She’s the first member of the local Kin clubs to serve as the Telemiracle chair.

She found out 18 months ago that she would be chairing the Telemiracle 42 committee. Since that time, she has been planning for the event. Her efforts, as well as those of the Telemiracle

committee and the many volunteers, are about to materialize.

“I guess it’s like any big event,” said Colbow. “It’s hard to believe it’s coming up so close, and then when it’s over, it’s going to be sad that it’s done. It’s been a long time coming, and I’m very excited to get to Regina and to see all of the hard work that my committee and I have done, and hopefully it works out well.”

Nerves and excitement are both building for her.

“I’m not worried about the show, or what’s going to happen, because I know my committee has done a great job, and the people of Saskatchewan never disappoint,” said Colbow.

Waylon Petterson met Telemiracle Teddy during a promotional event in Estevan on Monday.

Preparations are progressing well for Telemiracle.

The organizing committee held its final meeting in the afternoon of Feb. 25.

“From what I can tell, I think we’re pretty much on track,” said Colbow. “We have to do the staging yet, of course. That’s the last thing we do.”

Construction of the stage was scheduled to begin on Feb. 27. Some behind the scenes work also needs to be completed.

“Everything as far as I know is on track and ready to go,” said Colbow.

Three local Kin members are on the committee: Kinsmen member James Jones (security), and Kinettes Janelle Luddington (manpower) and Jacinda Drew (education).

Colbow, along with former Estevan resident Chris Henderson and mascot Telemiracle Teddy, were in Estevan on Feb. 26 to promote the fundraiser. They visited Westview School and Hillcrest School, since those two schools have received support from the Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation.

They were also at St. Joseph Hospital, where Henderson played a couple of songs for residents and staff members. They also toured the dialysis unit and the hospital’s Unit A, since those have received funds from the Telemiracle Foundation.

Then they stopped at a

couple of locations outside of the city.

“Hopefully we’re going to reach a lot of people out there who haven’t seen or been affected by Telemiracle,” said Colbow.

Henderson is part of the national cast for Telemiracle.

Colbow is looking forward to seeing the entertainment that will be part of Telemiracle. There are some talented people who will be part of the national cast, including Henderson, and more than 60 musicians who are part of the Saskatchewan talent contingent.

Between 15 and 20 members of the Estevan Kinsmen and Kinettes Clubs are expected to be in Regina for Telemiracle. They will be working behind the scenes as messengers, transporting people, money, supplies and other items from one location to another. They will also be answering phones, hanging numbers on the tote board and working in security.

Excitement is growing in the community, she said.

Kin members held fundraisers at the Power Dodge Estevan Bruins hockey game on Feb. 21. Other fundraisers have been taking place in the area.

Colbow believes people should support Telemiracle because the funds raised in Saskatchewan stay in the province.

“Telemiracle is the funder of last resort, so when

Susan Colbow is the first Kin member from Estevan to serve as the chairperson for the Kinsmen and Kinettes Telemiracle. The 20-hour fundraiser will take place in Regina this weekend. Photo submitted. people have nowhere else to turn to, there’s Telemiracle that they can turn to,” said Colbow. “When you think you have gone everywhere and done everything you can, you can always try Telemiracle, and Telemiracle will be there to help the people of Saskatchewan.”

People have approached Telemiracle for support for scooters and other medical equipment, and they have also turned to Telemiracle for help when they need financial assistance with expenses so they can access medical treatments.

Testimonials will air throughout the broadcast from people who have benefitted from Telemiracle in the past.

“Being on the board of directors, I see it (the benefits of Telemiracle) first-hand, helping these people,” said Colbow. “I’ve talked to these people. I know it makes a huge difference in their lives, having Telemiracle there.”

Colbow often finds herself crying at the end of the testimonials, because the people are so grateful. And their stories reinforce the need to support Telemiracle.

Kin members show generosity during annual Day of Kindness

By William Acri wacri@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Kinettes Club’s annual Day of Kindness on Feb. 24 brought a lot of good to the community as members travelled around the city, doing large and small acts of good for others.

They meet at Tim Hortons on King Street at 10 a.m., and after about 30 minutes, they had figured out where they wanted to go and spread acts of kindness.

“The places we visited were Creighton Lodge, Affinity Place, the mall, St. Joseph’s Hospital longterm care facility and the maternity ward,” said Kristol Nagy, a member of the Kinettes. “At the mall we handed out some Bruin game tickets and we put some coins in the candy machines and in some of the massage chairs.”

The Kinettes Day of

Kindness is never planned.

Members just drop in to do some nice things for people. The residents at Creighton Lodge, for example, were certainly surprised when a group of Kinettes showed up to hand out flowers to residents.

“Handing out flowers to residents has always been more about a quick visit with each person, because some of them don’t get a lot of visitors and we like to bring a smile to people’s faces,” said Nagy.

“This year, for our hospital and other visits in the community, we made some goody bags with candies, activity books and socks with chap stick in each bag, and people really seemed to like that,” she added.

The Kinettes and Kinsmen Day of Kindness has being going for a number of years. The Kinsmen were out on Feb. 23 dropping off lunches to

Brother W MFC-L2730D

r rome lase

Monoch N-ONE.

ALLy-sIpeed up to 34ppm,

Print/cop anning/faxing. plus sc printing. c duplex ti a y. m to u A n Displa chScree u o , T y a ” tr .7 2 y t capacit 250-shee ument feeder. doc 50-page

people at Estevan Diversified Services.

“The Kinsmen and Kinettes take part across Canada with this event on the same day to bring random acts of kindness to people and bring some awareness to the community of our club by doing kind gestures by the community,” she said.

Each year that goes by, some money is always put aside for special activities, including the Day of Kindness.

“We allocate a bit of money in our budget every year to make the Day of Kindness happen. Other than that, we try and do what we can to help out the community,” said Nagy.

“We like to surprise people wherever we can, in accordance to what fits in our budget. Additionally we do acts of kindness for all age groups and we always find lots of hugs, smiles and sometimes even

tears, it is a truly great event to have,” she added.

From left, Jacinda Drew presented flowers in Creighton Lodge to resident Freda Littlejohn while Drew and the Kinettes were handing out roses as part of their Day of Kindness.

e is

Regular pric

$285.00 235.00 Sale price $

$

50 OFF Feb. 26 – Mar.

3

1217 4th Street, Estevan, SK

Toll Free (888) 936-2222 T Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm Saturdays: 9am-3pm

Editorial A4

RRSP deadline is March 1st CALL US TODAY

FINANCIAL

403B 9TH AVENUE, ESTEVAN, SK S4A 2V4 PH: (306)634-7979 · TOLL FREE: (877)770-0948 INFO@SPECTRAFINANCIAL.CA

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Staff

SERVING CANADA’S SUNSHINE CAPITAL Publisher

Rick Sadick - rsadick@estevanmercury.ca

Editor

David Willberg - dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

Editorial Staff:

Brian Zinchuk - brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net Corey Atkinson - sports@estevanmercury.ca William Acri - wacri@estevanmercury.ca

Advertising Manager

Deanna Tarnes - dtarnes@estevanmercury.ca

Advertising Sales

Teresa Hrywkiw - thrywkiw@estevanmercury.ca Candace Wheeler - cwheeler@estevanmercury.ca

Production:

Jihyun Choi - jchoi@estevanmercury.ca Ana Villarreal - avillarreal@estevanmercury.ca

Administration:

Gayle Worsnop - gayle@estevanmercury.ca Vaila Lindenbach - vlindenbach@estevanmercury.ca

EDITORIAL

Volume 115 Issue 43 Contact us: (306) 634-2654 68 Souris Avenue N. Estevan, SK S4A 2M3 www.estevanmercury.ca @Estevan_Mercury facebook.com/EstevanMercury

Subscription Rates:

In Saskatchewan - $65 In Canada - $75

Member Canadian Community Newspapers Association.

Member Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association.

Audited by Audit Bureau of Circulations.

Published weekly by Prairie Newspaper Group Limited Partnership, 68 Souris Avenue N., Estevan, SK S4A 2M3.The Estevan Mercury is owned and operated

by Prairie Newspaper Group Limited Partnership, a subsidiary of Glacier Media Inc. Advertising rates are available upon request and are subject to change without notice.

Conditions of editorial and advertising content: The Estevan Mercury attempts to be accurate in Editorial and Advertising content; however, no guarantee is given or implied. The Estevan Mercury reserves the right to revise or reject any or all editorial and advertising content as the newspaper’s principals see fit. The Estevan Mercury will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement, and is not responsible for errors in advertisements except for the space occupied by such errors.

The Estevan Mercury will not be responsible for manuscripts, photographs, negatives and other related material that may be submitted for possible publication.

All of the Estevan Mercury’s content is protected

by Canadian Copyright laws. Reviews and similar mention of material in this newspaper is granted on the provision that The Estevan Mercury receives credit.

Otherwise, any reproduction without the permission of the publisher is prohibited. Advertisers purchase space and circulation only. Rights to any advertisement produced by The Estevan Mercury, including artwork, typography, photos, etc., remain the property of this newspaper. Advertisements or parts thereof may not be reproduced or assigned without the consent of the publisher.

We acknowledge financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

Marijuana delay not a bad thing So much for celebrating Canada Day with a little bit of legal reefer.

Canada’s Senate will wait until June 7 to vote on whether to legalize recreational marijuana in this country, meaning that pot won’t be legalized until August or even September.

While some in this country will be disappointed by the delay, it’s probably not a bad thing. The federal government’s plan to legalize marijuana has been panned in some circles since it was announced last year, not because people objected to the decision, but because many felt the government was rushing into the move.

After all, Canada doesn’t have much of a blueprint to follow when it comes to countries that have legalized marijuana (Uruguay is the only one).

There have been questions as of late whether there would be enough marijuana to meet the national demand once it becomes legal.

There’s no point in complaining about the legalization of marijuana itself. It’s going to happen. But there’s plenty of reason to be concerned with the timelines.

The only thing we really know in Este-

From the Top of the Pile BRIAN ZINCHUK

Some things are getting better There seems to be always a feeling that things are getting worse; traffic on our roads, and crime in our streets. The reality is just the opposite. Crime had been on a significant downward trend for decades, and so, too, it seems, have been deaths on Saskatchewan highways.

The headline in the Battlefords NewsOptimist caught my eye: “Fewest deaths on Saskatchewan roads since 1954.”

The story detailed how there were 102 deaths on Saskatchewan roads in 2017, down from 125 in 2016, and significantly down from the 10-year average of 145 from 2006 to 2016.

Back in 1974, we hit an all-time high of 306 deaths, and Saskatchewan’s population was a bit smaller then, around a million versus 1.165 million now.

So let’s look at cars from then, compared to now. Conveniently for this purpose, I happen to have a 1968 Buick LeSabre collecting rust, and currently drive a 2011 Ford Expedition. The Buick had a non-collapsible steering wheel. Much of the dashboard was face-crushing steel. The seats had no headrests to counter whiplash. There were no external crush zones. The bumpers were steel and didn’t give way. The gas tank was under the trunk.

van is that this city will have one marijuana dispensary, instead of the two that were initially allocated to the city by the provincial government. The city hopes a second retailer can open here at a later date, but that’s not a guarantee.

Estevan city council arguably went with the least popular option when it chose to have just one retailer. Many wanted to see two, since those dispensaries would create jobs and boost the economy; others didn’t want to see any, since they’re opposed to legalization and they wanted the city to take a stand.

Not many were calling for the city to take the middle ground and have just one.

We don’t know much else about laws for marijuana legalization, which is frustrating for municipalities and law enforcement. We don’t know what the age of majority will be, where people will legally be able to light up, or how the law enforcement will be able to enforce impaired driving by drug laws.

And so we’re likely better off with a one-month or a two-month delay.

When the federal Liberals were elected in October 2015, we knew that legalization of marijuana was going to happen. Prime

Minister Justin Trudeau not only supported it, he admitted that he had toked in the past.

We’re certain you can look forward to a picture of Trudeau celebrating marijuana legalization with a joint or a bong in a few months.

But there was no need for the Liberals to rush into this plan the way that they have.

There was about a 15-month timeframe from when the legalization plan was announced last year, to the initially-proposed legalization date of July 1.

And, of course, the feds offloaded much of the responsibility for legalization to the provincial governments.

It likely would have been just as well if the legalization date had been pushed back to Jan. 1, 2019, or even the start of the 2019-20 fiscal year.

Instead, we’ve seen rushed legislation, a slew of unanswered questions and confusion that has trickled down from the provincial government to municipalities and to law enforcement.

So we shouldn’t be surprised that the legalization of marijuana is going to take a little bit longer than some would have liked.

It had drum brakes all around, and if you hit ice, you pumped those brakes as best you could. But they did allow you to smoke tires when you felt like it.

Headlights got turned on when it was dark, and only when it was dark.

Lap seatbelts were complemented by some sort of weird attached-to-the-roof shoulder belts I could never figure out, nor ever used. Zero airbags. It had no external communications in case you were in trouble.

The Ford? Each seat has a headrest.

Crush zones are all over. The collapsing steering wheel has an airbag. Indeed, there are more airbags than I can count, including side and rear curtains. The dashboard is not steel, but plastic, protected by those airbags.

The brakes are all disk, antilock brakes.

That enables anti-sway and traction control.

I couldn’t spin tires if I tried, and I’ve tried.

The gas tank is isolated under the centre of the vehicle.

Daytime running lights are standard.

The lights are much brighter, and there’s fog lights, too. The mirrors auto-dim.

All positions have seatbelts that automatically lock when a certain G-force is encountered. All those seatbelts include comfortable shoulder belts, too.

The vehicle is equipped with 911-assist, whatever that is, but I imagine it’s something like the OnStar that I had in my parked 2004 Buick Rainier. It has GPS navigation and Bluetooth.

Did I mention the Expedition has full-time 4x4 and automatic 4x4 modes?

And radial tires, as opposed to the original bias-ply tires the LeSabre came with from the factory?

Perhaps most importantly, it has a backup camera and rearward obstacle sensors.

All of these things are now commonplace on most modern vehicles. Pickup trucks are the biggest sellers these days, and

you have to try really hard to find one without most, or all the safety features I mentioned.

And nearly all are 4x4s these days. SUVs are almost universally all-wheel drive as well.

Then there’s the other side of the coin.

Decades upon decades of cracking down on drinking and driving has not eliminated the problem, but it sure as hell has had an impact. Social acceptance of the practice is at an all-time low, while penalties are at an all-time high. About one-third of the cases I see concluded before Estevan provincial court end up being impaired driving cases.

The Estevan police chief, in the Feb. 21 Estevan Mercury, talked about their zero tolerance enforcement.

One person who’s got a few years behind him told me the roads are much better now. I’ll have to take his word for it. But one thing we do have now is the Internet, and with it, regular updates on road conditions.

Checking Highways Hotline before hitting the trail now is a par for the course.

But people have gone beyond that. On Facebook, a group called SE Sask Road Conditions is spectacular in being up to date, sometimes minute by minute, in reporting road conditions. Not sure about the highway to Oungre? Post a question on there and expect a response in short order, often with pictures or video. A little while back I saw road reports on that site and said to hell with it for a planned trip.

All these things are making an impact.

Just wait until collision-avoiding radar becomes standard, sharply applying the brakes if something (like a moose or deer or tractortrailer) suddenly appears in front of you.

Some things are getting better. You just have to appreciate it.

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

Lynn Chipley Broker/Owner

Op-Ed A5

306.421.0100

lynn.chipley@century21.ca www.century21.ca/lynn.chipley

Put the sign of success on your front yard.

1339 Fourth Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0X1 O 306-634-1020 F 306-634-0088 *Each office independently owned and operated

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

The kids might just be alright Corey Atkinson New Material Only

An odd thing happened after one of the most recent mass shootings in the United States: the kids there are old enough to figure out how the previous generations have failed them and active enough to want to do something about it.

Survivors of the shooting in Parkland, Fla., have taken to social media and forced those in charge to listen to them. As a result, there’s a feeling that with this shooting that killed 17, things will finally change – especially when it comes to the National Rifle Association (NRA) and a tiny minority’s obsession with AR-15 assault rifles.

In the span of less than a couple of weeks, political force starting with this group has made Sen. Marco Rubio squirm, made the most narcissistic president in U.S. history pretend to care and want to make some changes to gun laws, and forced major corporations to deal with the NRA a lot differently than they had in the past.

No more will the assault rifle worshippers be able to get cheaper group flights on certain airlines. It’s a huge start towards the positive change that we all need, and more than the previous generation was able to accomplish.

While I’m glad they are the generation to understand that political force and activism is the only way to enact change, I wish it hadn’t come to this. As a member of the generation that followed the baby boomers – we were dubbed Generation X by thinker Douglas Copeland before we really had a chance to understand how or why – it ought to have been us who affected this. Born in the mid-60s to the mid-80s, we were some of the first urban kids whose parents both worked and thus came home to an empty house after school.

With that much time to ourselves, sadly we were too polite, too ‘slacker,’ too self-absorbed to even think that we had the power to do anything to affect anything other than our own general surroundings. Sometimes we even take credit for things we didn’t even have much to do with.

We have our community gardens and our food cooperatives but we haven’t come close to finding the causes or solutions to massive hunger. With the inspiration this generation has, maybe we could have done it.

Meanwhile, these kids, these post-millenials, this Generation Z, have grown up in the social media era where they know by now that there are no such things as privacy and they have little time for naval gazing. The accelerated pace that these kids have been forced to grow up with, the trends that are emerging quicker and dying quicker, have made this generation realize that the time to act is now. The time to engage those in power is in the very immediate future. Or else they’ll get left behind and put on the back burner.

There’s a way about these kids – I’ve chaperoned a field trip with my oldest (born in 2006) and there’s something about them that’s different than when I was that age. They’re still kids, of course, doing silly kid things, but the future for them seems like it’s going to be better once they’re in charge. They understand each other better, show compassion and caring about a world beyond their own, in a way our generation never quite fully grasped.

It’s a great compliment to that generation (that I have two kids in) that it has somehow learned very quickly to adapt and change to the world that on the surface seems to give zero care towards them. We’ve labelled them and their immediate predecessors as lazy, entitled, etc.

We don’t fully understand the culture that they’ve been raised in despite providing them with much of the means and the technology they use to communicate. Put it this way – an inspired generation of high school kids is taking on the NRA and winning through nothing more than public pressure.

Once the kids born in the 2000s take over the world – and it will be a takeover and not a gift from us – they’ll leave it in a much better place than we left it for them.

Which is a better situation than we gave to them.

It wasn’t a trade mission The editor: I am infuriated by Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau’s latest family jaunt to India, labelled as a trade mission. This is on the heels of the taxpayerfunded family holiday to a private island owned by the Aga Khan.

I believe Canada-India trade is based mainly on agriculture. Producers are suffering because of crippling tariffs on pulse commodities, and the PM never included the agriculture minister on this mission.

(I wonder if this issue was even on the PM’s radar when he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi).

Instead our PM took a chef which we, as taxpayers, paid for. He also invited a convicted felon to an event. I don’t buy the PM’s excuse that he didn’t know the felon was attending; he would have needed clearance from the PM’s office and his passport would have been revoked due to the seriousness of the offence.

The PM must have

taken a huge tickle trunk with him so he could play Mr. Dressup. What an insult to the people of India.

When foreign dignitaries visit our country, they wear clothing traditional to their country. What would have been wrong with our PM wearing a suit and tie?

I am embarrassed and angry that this PM just can’t get it right. His actions and his words show he lacks diplomacy and professionalism. It seems the only time he opens his mouth is, “uh,” to change feet.

This disastrous, all expenses paid family vacation included barely half a day’s worth of government business and has increased Canada’s trade deficit with India by hundreds of millions of dollars.

I hope the official opposition hold this prime minister accountable; they haven’t as of yet.

Doreen Eagles Macoun Editor’s note: Eagles is a former Estevan MLA for the Saskatchewan Party

Canada’s veterans deserve better than their current treatment The editor: Canada’s Conservatives have always and will always support our men and women in uniform. Like all Canadians, we will forever be grateful for their service to our nation.

But Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shows them nothing but disrespect. He thinks that our veterans cost govern-

ment too much money.

During a town hall meeting in Edmonton a few weeks ago, the prime minister told a former soldier, who lost a leg in Afghanistan, that veterans are asking for more than his government is prepared to give right now.

The government found $10 million to pay off a convicted terrorist, but did not

have money to support our veterans?

During the last election campaign, Trudeau promised that he would not fight veterans in court, but he did not tell Canadians the whole truth.

Trudeau cannot be trusted to put the needs of veterans first.

We are calling on all Liberal MPs to vote in favour

of our motion and respect Canada’s veterans.

Our veterans deserve our respect and support. You can count on me to fight for them every day, because they fought for us.

Robert Kitchen Souris-Moose Mountain MP Estevan

Council moves forward with infrastructure fee increase Estevan city council is moving forward with an increase to the infrastructure fee on utility bills.

Council gave first reading to the 2018 utility rate bylaw at its meeting on Monday night. While there is not an increase to consumption rates this year for the first time in several years, the infrastructure fee will increase from $20 to $30 per billing cycle, which is every other month. The increase means the city is expected to generate $675,000 per year from the infrastructure fee instead of $450,000.

City manager Jeff Ward said the extra money will be directed towards the water main replacement program, and will allow the city to complete water main replacements without going through the local improvement system.

The infrastructure fee was introduced in 2004 as a means to ease the burden of water main replacements

Jeff Ward on affected ratepayers. The city wants to see water mains replaced in troublesome areas, but not as local improvements.

“It’s tough to administer, and it can be a huge onus on single property owners,” said Ward.

Water main replacements could resume next year, after largely taking a hiatus for several years.

“Ideally we do have the next area identified based on the number

of breaks, and if we go through with it this year, plus the levy of next year, we’d be able to actually do a full water main replacement in 2019,” said Ward.

During budget deliberations in January, there was discussion on how the infrastructure fee increase would be applied to those who have been through the local improvement process in the past. Some residents are were concerned the fee would be assessed in addition to the amount they’re paying for previous replacements.

“Council at this point has chosen to not make any changes in regards to that, that this would be a flat fee charged to all the citizens,” said Ward said the utility rate bylaw does call for a fee increase for frozen water meters caused by customer negligence. There will be a service charge of $82.50, and the meter

replacement charge, based on size, will range from $460 for a five-eighthsinch meter to $1,169.94 for a two-inch meter.

“The difference is how our supplier sells our metres,” said Ward. “They used to come as heads and bodies, now they’re sold as one unit. We’re just putting in there that we have the ability to charge for a full meter package, which has an increased rate.

“Obviously it will be a case-by-case of whether the head is ruined or the body.”

Second and third reading is scheduled for the March 12 meeting. Ward encouraged those who do have concerns about the infrastructure fee increase to send formal correspondences to Ward or to city clerk Judy Pilloud.

The city has received informal comments about the fee increase, but nothing though a formal submission.

POST-SECONDARY INFORMATION NIGHT Southeast College Estevan Campus 532 Bourquin Road | Estevan SK WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7TH | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Drop in for more information on our Fall 2018 programs including Power Engineering, Electrician, Welding, Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician and Office Administration!

Learn about our University of Regina programs and take your first year in Education, Health Studies, Pre-Social Work and more at Southeast College!

Southeast College and University of Regina staff available to answer all of your questions!

southeastcollege.org | 1.866.999.7372

FOR A FULL COURSE LISTING VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Josh LeBlanc 306-421-6778

Business A6

REALTOR® (PART-TIME)

www.joshleblanc.ca

IT TAKES MORE THAN A SIGN!

CHOICE REAL ESTATE

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Each office independently owned and operated

Water intake project will be the focus of the city’s water division for this year

By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

Shifting Estevan’s primary water source from Boundary Dam to Rafferty Dam will be the main project for the City of Estevan’s water and wastewater division in 2018.

The city announced in November 2016 that it was receiving federal and provincial support for the water intake project, as well as for a residuals management project. The residuals project ended the practice of dumping residuals from the water treatment process into the Souris River.

The two projects are expected to carry a combined price tag of $9.3

million. The federal and provincial governments will each contribute one-third of the cost, up to $3.1 million each.

While the residuals management project was completed in one year, the water intake project will happen over three years, with this year being the second.

Bucsis said he hopes construction on the pipeline from Rafferty Dam to the water treatment plant will begin in September, but there is some work that has to be done first.

“We’re working on finalizing the engineering plans,” said Bucsis. “We already sent the paperwork to the Ministry of Environ-

City of Estevan water and wastewater division manager Shane Bucsis ment, and I don’t see any problems with that getting approved.”

No issues have popped up thus far, he said. The route isn’t the best option, as environmental reasons

meant that the pipeline couldn’t traverse the most direct route from Rafferty Dam to the water treatment plant.

“It’s protecting wetland, so it follows the highway up and comes down, rather than just going straight into the plant,” said Bucsis. “But it’s better that way. If it were to break, we’re not trotting through wetlands to try to repair a pipe. It’s more environmentally friendly.”

The project is on budget thus far, but Bucsis said the city still has to receive the engineering for the project.

The bulk of the pipeline construction will be completed in the winter

of 2018-19, and should be finished next year.

Once it is complete, the city’s primary water source will shift from Boundary Dam to Rafferty Dam. Boundary Dam will remain a backup water source for the city.

Rafferty is viewed as the better water source option, and once the project is complete, water quality in Estevan is expected to improve.

Other projects for this year include a new chemical feed system for the water treatment plant that will be easier to use. And some mixers will be installed in the water tower, to keep the water from getting stale.

“When it is really

warm, it will give it better quality, and then in the water tower in winter, with water mixing, it won’t have so many problems with ice,” said Bucsis.

At the wastewater treatment plant, a facelift will be applied to the eight lagoons. Bucsis said the lagoons are getting run down, so the city wants to see them cleaned up. It will be a big project to be completed over multiple years.

“Over time, it’s a large body of water, and wind and everything else starts to erode the sides, so you go in, pack them, repack them, and reshape them, so that they’re proper, and then place rocks along the sides,” said Bucsis.

Outdoor rinks have been busy this winter The city’s three outdoor rinks have been popular with local skaters this year, according to City of Estevan parks manager Rod March.

Estevan is operating with three outdoor rinks for the first time in a number of years, with the new outdoor rink in the Hillside area complimenting the rinks in the Westview subdivision and at the Rusty Duce Play Park rink in the Pleasantdale area.

The rink are maintained by volunteers, with the Kinsmen and Kinettes clubs operating the Hillside

rink, the Estevan Lions Club responsible for the Rusty Duce facility and local residents tending to Westview’s rink.

“The volunteer base, w e c a n ’t s a y e n o u g h good things about,” said March. “Without them, we wouldn’t have the rinks going, because we don’t have the staff to keep everything up.”

The city helps out when necessary, but most of the work is driven by volunteers.

Outdoor rinks opened for the season just before Christmas, when the tem-

peratures were cold enough to make ice. While they were quiet at first, due to the frigid temperatures the first week of the Christmas break, activity picked up early in 2018, and the rinks have remained busy.

The new outdoor rink at the Kin Hillside Play Park has proven to be popular, he said. (For more on the rink, see this week’s edition of Southeast Lifestyles).

The Hillside rink has reduced pressure on the Rusty Duce ice surface and the Westview site, although March said there

are plenty of users at those two facilities.

“All three are getting tonnes and tonnes of use,” said March.

Before the Hillside rink arena opened, March said the city received some complaints about some users hogging the ice at Rusty Duce. People have been respectful of other users this season.

March views the rinks as a great way for kids and adults alike to get out and play shinny, and they’re also a great way for people of all ages to get out and skate.

every day 18024KK2

“It’s not just hockey,” he said. “It’s a lot of great skating going on.”

A proper fence has been added to the Westview arena, and new boards will be added for next winter.

March said he would

like to see an outdoor rink for the Hillcrest area eventually, which would leave the city with outdoor rinks in each corner of the city.

He hopes it can happen for next winter, if funds are available.

Layla Rittaler was excited to use the outdoor rink in the Westview subdivision on Sunday.

MARCH 3 & 4, 2018

Just like Brighton

Rafferty Marina Volunteer Committee would like to thank the following for donating time, money and equipment to aid in the upkeep of the marina in 2017:

Tune in for 20 non-stop hours of entertainment— and “Ring Those Phones!”

/Telemiracle @telemiracle /telemiracle.official

www.telemiracle.com

U-

Signal Direct GFL Environmental Inc. Steam Est Industries Ltd. RM of Estevan Barry Dies Barry Bod

Westmoreland Coal Dave Wanner 1010 Energy Ole Peteherych Redhead Equipment

& To all the fisherman that contributed through The Honest John Box.

‘Em WE mEnd ‘Em Owners - Lance Mack & Yancey Hagel

Call 306-634-6060

MR. Lock &Key G’s

Energy

A7

306.471.0741 306-461-5196

 Auto. Home. Office  Dead Bolt Locks Installed

24/7

 Locks Mastered Keyed & Keyed Alike  Emergency Locksmith Services

24 Hour Emergency Service

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Canada falling behind in attracting capital, says CAPP Rising government costs, the burden of inefficient regulations, and the lack of infrastructure to move Canadian energy to growing markets are all undermining investor confidence in Canada and negatively affecting the country’s ability to attract the capital needed to create jobs and national prosperity. That’s according to A Global Vision for Canadian Oil and Natural Gas, the first in a series of economic reports to be released by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) in 2018.

“Canada is falling behind other countries in attracting oil and natural gas investment to create jobs and national prosperity for Canadians,” said Tim McMillan, president and CEO of CAPP, in a press release on Feb. 26.

“We want to see governments at all levels take real steps to attract investment, create jobs and build prosperity across the country.

“Across Canada, government costs and regulatory barriers are on the rise – making it harder to grow our industry and create and support jobs for Canadians.”

He went on, “Energy jobs and investment will leave Canada for other countries unless there are changes to encourage growth the industry can build on.”

Around the world capital investment in the oil and natural gas sector increased globally in 2017, but was down in Canada, CAPP said. Total capital spending on Canadian oil and natural gas was $45 billion in 2017, down 19 per cent from 2016 and 46 per cent from 2014. In comparison, capital spending on oil and natural gas in the United States last year increased by 38 per cent to $120 billion.

“Today Canada’s No. 1 energy customer – the U.S. – has become our No. 1 energy competitor.”

“If we do not export Canadian energy, we will just be exporting Canadian jobs. In Canada we need pipelines – not barricades – to supply the world with more Canadian energy.”

“We operate in one of the world’s most stringent regulatory environments.

It’s important that we have a robust regulatory framework that meets environmental goals, but not one

Tim McMillan is president and CEO of Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. File photo that creates additional costs, delays and inefficiencies.”

“The world wants more Canadian energy, now and for the future. In an international survey of citizens from more than 30 countries, Canada was ranked No. 1 as the global supplier of choice for energy,”

McMillan said.

CAPP said capital investment in Canada’s energy sector generates economic activity across the country, spurring job creation and growth for all levels of government – including about $19 billion in annual government rev-

enues in 2015 and 533,000 jobs across the nation in 2017.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that although renewable energy is on the rise, oil and natural gas will continue to make up the largest part of the total energy mix with increased urbanization and population growth, accounting for 52 per cent of the total energy demand by 2040.

This analysis has led CAPP to call on the federal government to establish a four-part vision for the oil and natural gas sector that creates jobs for Canadians and national prosperity.

Firstly, CAPP says global connection for Canada’s oil and natural gas resources is essential.

Secondly, globally competitive policies that increase the country’s ability to attract capital are needed to create jobs and national prosperity.

Thirdly, any climate plan must be comparable to other jurisdictions competing for the same global capital.

Finally, government policies must spur and accelerate innovation and technology in the oil and

natural gas sector.

CAPP noted that in 2014, Canada generated two per cent of the world’s total GHGs, while the United States contributed 14 per cent, making it the world’s second largest emitter.

Since Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA) was launched in 2012, its oil sands members have invested almost $1.33 billion to develop 936 distinct technologies to improve tailings management and reduce impacts on air, land and water.

At present, Canada’s four million barrel-per-day (bpd) pipeline network is full and will continue to see increased constraints by 2030 when Canadian oil supply is expected to grow to 5.4 million bpd.

At one time there were more than 20 liquefied natural gas export projects proposed in British Columbia.

To date, only one smallscale project has come to fruition.

Canada imports 600,000 bpd to Eastern Canada from the U.S., Africa and the Middle East.

Another 2.4 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas is imported to Eastern Canada.

Hangover results in .08 conviction Being hungover from the night before, 20-yearold Raquel Wall got stung with impaired driving charges when she was pulled over at 10:15 a.m. on Dec. 10, 2017.

She was driving a white Honda Civic southbound on Kensington Avenue at the time when she was pulled over. Wall admitted to police she had consumed alcohol. Her breathalyzer results were .10 and .09 per cent blood

alcohol content, just over the legal limit of .08.

“I was hungover,” Wall told Judge Lane Wiegers in Estevan Provincial Court on Feb. 26, pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol level exceeding .08. The impaired driving charge was stayed, as is customary in similar cases in Estevan court when a guilty plea is entered on a .08 charge.

The eyelash extension

technician was given the minimum sentenced allowed, which included a $1,000 fine, $300 victim impact surcharge, and one year driving prohibition.

She was given six months to pay. *** Marion Ellson appeared in court via video link on Feb. 26, while her soon-to-be-former-lawyer, Sharon Fox, appeared by phone. Fox asked Judge Wiegers to be allowed to

withdraw from the case, and he agreed. Ellson, in custody, will be seeking legal aid. Her matter has been adjourned until March 19.

A publication ban on evidence of Elson’s case was imposed on Nov. 7.

She is facing of one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, one count of possession of a firearm while prohibited from doing so, and one count of careless storage of a firearm. All three charges

are under the Criminal Code. She is also facing one count of possession of a controlled substance and one count of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Ellson’s co-accused in relation to these matters is Neil Goertzen, a 60-yearold man from Regina. Goertzen had previously been released on a non-cash bail with conditions. He,

too, has had his matter adjourned to March 19.

Goertzen has been charged with one count of possession of a firearm without a licence and one count of careless storage of a firearm under the Criminal Code, and one count of possession of a controlled substance and one count of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Fire Extinguisher Services / Sales / Rentals • Gas Detection Sales / Service / Rentals • Breathing Air Refills & Hydro Testing • Scba/Saba Air Equipment Sales / Service New & Reconditioned • Rentals • Fit Testing • Safety Air Trailers And Safety Personal • Calibration Gases & Accessories Sales • New & Reconditioned Equipment • First Aid, Eyewash & Burn Kit Services *Pick up & Delivery available upon request.

• Signage

BREATHING APPARATUS

TROYE CARSON 306-421-3603

tcarsonsafety@sasktel.net

PRESTON MAJERAN 306-421-6609

pmajeransafety@sasktel.net

Hwy 361 West, South Yard, P.O. Box 518, Lampman, SK | Main Office: (306) 487-1611

THE ESTEVAN MERCURY DRILLING REPORT DRILLING LICENSES

10 new licenses issued to Monday, February 26 92459 92467 92280 92511 92394 92376 92521 92629 90605 92678

Crescent Point Energy Hz................................................................................................. 16-10-1-12 Crescent Point Energy Hz..................................................................................................... 16-8-8-6 Spartan Energy Hz ............................................................................................................. 11-17-6-9 Mosaic Potash Direct ....................................................................................................... 4-22-19-32 Torc Oil & Gas Hz ............................................................................................................. 10-18-5-33 Midale Petroleums Hz ........................................................................................................ 16-24-4-4 Gambit Oil Corp Hz ............................................................................................................ 12-6-11-6 Vermilion Energy Hz........................................................................................................... 14-29-1-2 Spartan Energy Hz ........................................................................................................... 13-14-2-31 Torc Oil & Gas Hz ................................................................................................................... 8-6-3-4

Rig Report 82667 89661 82941 74086 76767 75504 82520 90085 89369 87167 88900

Vermilion Energy...............................Vermilion Energy........................................................ 4-14-2-2 Alliance Drilling ............................... Midale Petroleums ...................................................... 4-24-5-9 Trinidad Drilling...................................Torc Oil & Gas ........................................................ 14-30-2-2 Stampede Drilling .........................Crescent Point Energy.................................................. 2-14-8-11 Ensign Drilling...............................Crescent Point Energy...................................................... 4-9-8-9 Precision Drilling...........................Crescent Point Energy.................................................. 9-35-10-7 Iron Hand Drilling..............................Vermilion Energy...................................................... 12-19-1-2 Panther Drilling .................................. Spartan Energy ......................................................... 9-15-1-4 Trinidad Drilling...................................Torc Oil & Gas .......................................................... 1-1-3-12 Horizon Drilling .............................Crescent Point Energy.................................................. 2-10-1-12 Stampede Drilling .........................Crescent Point Energy................................................ 16-22-8-11

89005 90810 89349 83746 87945 87953 87315 92459 88303 85841 72712 83777 78508 76701 90621 88056 89267 84847 89552 92142 92280 91732 90774 87279 87479 91675 90909

Ensign Drilling...............................Crescent Point Energy...................................................4-32-3-32 Panther Drilling ..................................NAL Resources ........................................................16-3-6-33 Trinidad Drilling...................................Torc Oil & Gas .......................................................15-11-2-12 Horizon Drilling .............................Crescent Point Energy...................................................13-9-1-12 Ensign Drilling...............................Crescent Point Energy.....................................................8-30-4-3 Horizon Drilling .............................Crescent Point Energy...................................................4-11-1-12 Precision Drilling...........................Crescent Point Energy...................................................8-23-10-8 Stampede Drilling .........................Crescent Point Energy.................................................16-10-1-12 Stampede Drilling .........................Crescent Point Energy.................................................16-10-1-13 Betts Drilling ............................. Burgess Creek Exploration ...............................................15-35-4-8 Ensign Drilling...............................Crescent Point Energy.................................................15-01-1-13 Red Dog Drilling............................Crescent Point Energy.....................................................1-11-6-6 Red Dog Drilling............................Crescent Point Energy.......................................................1-3-7-5 Ensign Drilling...............................Crescent Point Energy.................................................16-22-1-13 Panther Drilling .................................. Spartan Energy ..........................................................2-26-2-4 Horizon Drilling .................................. Spartan Energy ........................................................14-7-2-13 Panther Drilling .................................. Spartan Energy ............................................................1-6-3-2 Alliance Drilling .............................Crescent Point Energy.....................................................15-7-6-5 Precision Drilling........................... Ridgeback Resources .................................................10-11-11-6 Stampede Drilling .........................Crescent Point Energy...................................................14-1-1-13 Spartan Energy .................................. Spartan Energy ........................................................11-17-6-9 Betts Drilling ...................................... Spartan Energy ........................................................9-15-6-34 Horizon Drilling .................................. Spartan Energy ........................................................9-21-2-14 Precision Drilling............................ Canadian Resources ....................................................13-13-2-2 Precision Drilling........................... Ridgeback Resources .....................................................1-2-10-8 Spartan Energy .................................. Spartan Energy ..........................................................3-23-7-3 Red Dog Drilling............................Crescent Point Energy...................................................10-21-5-7

People A8

104 - Hwy. 47 South, Estevan, SK 306-634-5588 Bay #1 - Hwy. 13, Carlyle, SK 306-453-2519 WWW.FLOORSTOREESTEVAN.CA

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Family centre fundraiser was a comedy show

By William Acri

wacri@estevanmercury.ca

The Beefeater Plaza was near capacity on Saturday night for the Estevan Family Resource Centre’s comedy night. The night was aimed at raising funds for the organization.

Board member Amanda Spenst told more than 200 people in attendance that the family centre does not receive any provincial or federal funding outside of grants, and the majority of their funding comes from the community.

She also noted that the generosity of Estevan has always been welcomed and has done a great deal to keep the family centre open, which has been helping families in the community since its inception.

“All of the fundraising that we do for the family centre goes back into providing free programs for the people that use the family centre. Last year when we had this event we almost had the same turn-

out. This year there was a bit less people but nothing major, moreover, people seemed to have really enjoyed themselves,” said Spenst.

The comedy night had two performers, headliner Jody Peters and opening act Joel Jeffery. Jeffery also started the entertainment for the night after the dinner. The evening ran late into the night and the crowd didn’t diminish as the evening went along.

Spenst believes that the night was very successful.

Ticket sales, a silent auction and a 50-50 draw all raised money for the family centre.

“We have some really great services that we provide to the community, and I know that we have helped out a lot of people and families in their time of need, and that is one the best things the family centre does and wants to continue doing,” said Spenst.

In her speech, Spenst talked about the importance of early childhood education in terms of getting kids ready

and prepared to go to school and become successful in the world.

“The family centre has everything from newborn baby programming, early childhood education programs and we provide individual and family counselling services. I think we have something for everybody, we even have a community kitchen that anyone can use,” said Spenst.

Spenst also applauded the hard work of the family centre’s staff members and her fellow board members, and talked about how those within the community can donate to and help out with the family centre.

“The family centre has been open for 15 years and we have a very dedicated worker base that keeps the place running. Additionally, some individuals we have offer some very valuable and unique counselling services and through their charitable work we have been able to help a lot of people,” said Spenst.

Estevan Family Resource Centre board member Amanda Spenst gives a speech to the attendees of the comedy night fundraiser.

Local music festival begins on March 11

By William Acri wacri@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan and District Music Festival will feature some great local talent, and more than $10,000 in awards and bursaries for those who will be participating.

The festival will be starting on March 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church with piano performances.

Piano will run from March 11-16, followed by vocal and speech arts from March 21-24 and band and strings on March 27 and 28.

The festival is going into its 54th year and since

then, the entire event has been run by volunteers.

“It’s nice of people to give all their time to this cause. It is very difficult to run an operation as big as a music festival and we are glad to have the support we have got over the years,” said Esther Bangsund, the president of the music festival committee.

Bangsund first got into helping out with music festivals a quarter century ago and she is still going strong.

“I was asked about 25 years ago when I lived in Weyburn to help out with my kids, who just got started with music and I

was involved while they were going through the festival. When I moved to Estevan in 2001, I joined and helped then, and ever since I have been doing a lot for the music festival and it has been a great experience,” said Bangsund.

“Now that all my kids are grown up I still feel that this event is important.”

The festival is going to be unique this year because there is a performer who will be looking to qualify for the national stage.

“We do have a performer that has entered into national classes and that does not happen very

often and we are really looking forward to having that person with us,” said Bangsund.

“She is McKenzie Warriner and she is a vocalist. She hopes to quality from our festival to go to the national competition so that is exciting, and she will be performing on Sat. March 24, and I personally hope I will have time to see her on stage,” she added.

The adjudicators at the festival will be Audrey Watson for piano classes, Marcia McLean for the vocals, Janie Fries for woodwinds and Greg McLean

for brass instruments.

Bangsund believes the festival is important to the community and she is looking forward to a very successful 2018.

“The value I think the festival brings the community is it gives students and groups an opportunity to share their musical talents, achieve some goals, and their work is also judged so they have an opportunity to improve,” said Bangsund.

“It means different things to different people.

Some look at it as a chance to get up and perform and

For

fair Health Care

18031DA2

We can still take your health complaints.

Even though the province’s 12 health regions are now the Saskatchewan Health Authority, we are still your health ombudsman.

If you think a health service has been unfair to you, and you have not been able to resolve the problem, we may be able to help.

We are independent, impartial and confidential.

www.ombudsman.sk.ca 1-800-667-9787

have a good time, and others are looking, for example, to advance their career,” she added.

The festival will have separate highlights and awards programs for the piano, instrumental and vocal categories.

“The judges will choose who wins the awards and then we will have an evening where we have some of the performers who will play or sing, and we are just in the process now of picking what days those award nights are going to be on,” said Bangsund.

Sale

2016 Ford E450

$

45,000

with 16ft box and aluminum ramp.  40,700 Km  10 Cylinders  New winter tires with summer tires  Winter radiator cover automatic transmission  Air conditioning  Power steering  Flexible fuel  Anti-lock brakes and auxiliary audio output.

For more information, call Robert

306.434.8800 18031JJ0

Your connection for Estevan Real Estate over 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Sports A9

DIANE JOCELYN REALTOR®

306.421.3170 www.dianejocelyn.com diane@ dianejocelyn.com Each office independently owned and operated

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

CHOICE REAL ESTATE

Bruins forward Michael McChesney tries to score on a wraparound on Weyburn goaltender Arik Weersink Friday night in Weyburn.

Photo by Greg Nikkel, Weyburn Review

Bruins edge closer to clinching division title If the enemy of your enemy is your friend, the Power Dodge Estevan Bruins have a new friend in the Melville Millionaires.

Weyburn’s loss Saturday 3-2 in overtime to the Melville Millionaires means they can only earn a maximum of 66 points on the season, while the Bruins currently have 65. With one victory or Weyburn regulation loss, the Bruins can kick their feet up for the first elimination round of the playoffs and have teams like the Red Wings slug it out for a week.

The Bruins got to this point by beating the Red

Wings 5-4 in a shootout Friday in Weyburn. They led 3-0 after the first period and 4-1 after the second before allowing a third period comeback by the Red Wings to send the game to overtime and eventually a shootout. Jake Tesarowski and Michael McChesney scored in the shootout, as Bruins goalkeeper Matt Lukacs turned aside both shots he faced from Weyburn.

In regulation, Tesarowski, Zach Goberis, TJ Irey and Jerzy Martin scored, with Lukacs stopping 28 of 32 Weyburn shots.

With the Bruins needing only a pair of points to

clinch the division, enter the Notre Dame Hounds.

The Hounds were scheduled to come to Affinity Place Tuesday on a 3-6-0-1 record in their last ten games and the Bruins, who have a 3-1-1-0 record against them so far this season.

After the Hounds game, the Bruins play twice on the weekend – Friday in Weyburn and Saturday at Affinity Place against the Flin Flon Bombers.

A season-ending series against the Millionaires March 7 in Melville and March 9 at Affinity Place closes out the regular season.

Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League standings

(As of Feb. 26, 2018)

Viterra Division

GP

W

L

OTL

SOL

Pts

Ag Risk Solutions Div

GP

W

L

OTL

SOL

Pts

Sherwood Division

GP

W

L

OTL

SOL

Pts

Estevan Bruins 53 30 18 Weyburn Red Wings 55 27 22 Melville Millionaires 53 21 29 Yorkton Terriers 54 12 37

3 5 1 3

2 65 1 60 2 45 2 29

Battlefords North Stars 53 39 12 Humboldt Broncos 55 33 17 Kindersley Klippers 53 26 20 Notre Dame Hounds 54 27 22

2 3 4 1

0 80 2 71 3 59 4 59

Nipawin Hawks 53 40 7 Melfort Mustangs 54 37 12 Flin Flon Bombers 52 20 25 La Ronge Ice Wolves 55 10 42

2 4 86 4 1 79 3 4 47 0 3 23

Season ends in heartbreak for Westmoreland Bruins

By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Westmoreland Bruins got one last ride together before the Melville Millionaires knocked them off in the first round of the playoffs.

The Mils (6-16-3) scored five third period goals to defeat the Bruins 7-6 Sunday in the South Saskatchewan Minor Hockey League’s peewee AA division playoffs after the Bruins led 6-2 after the first two periods.

Landon Marcotte, Jordan Marcotte, Sam George, Colton Pushie, Ty Hoste and Carson Birnie each scored for the Bruins (718-0) Sunday, while Tallan Howie went the distance in net. Emmett McCarthy had three assists.

But Jake Mayo scored to tie the game with 1:13 on the clock and Carter McKay scored his second goal of the period with 37 seconds

left to snuff out the Bruins’ season.

The Bruins were in the position after coming from behind a couple of times at home in an 11-9 victory Saturday at the Power Dodge Ice Centre. The game was a back and forth affair that saw the Bruins go up 2-0 only 3:23 into the game but also fall behind 6-3 early in the second period.

“The defence were having a rough game, so we … just came out and I think we showed the heart we finally wanted in the game and we showed that we’re a good team and we can play right alongside these guys,” said Bruins captain Carson Birnie after Saturday’s game, a game in which he scored two goals and six assists. “We just wanted to beat these guys.

We had a tough game last week and we just wanted to be a family for a couple more games.”

Jordan Marcotte scored

Tate Kasick of the Westmoreland Bruins fires a shot at the Melville net Saturday at the Power Dodge Ice Centre. five goals and two assists in the game and Tate Kasick, Hoste, McCarthy and Kersey Hollingshead each scored singles for the Bruins. Strahn Douglas and

1.5 hours of bowling • shoe rental pizza buffet • pop Available to players, coaches, parents, siblings and friends - everyone!

Pizza $ only

9

$

18

per person

Book B ook your ook your pparty arty ty tto today! o

per person

104 Souris Ave. • 634-2356

Landon Marcotte each had a pair of assists.

In last Wednesday’s

Game 1, Hoste scored two while Declyn Henderson scored a single. Howie

stopped 31 shots in the game. Melville won the game 8-3.

Thank You DONORS & VOLUNTEERS

The Habitat for Humanity Regina - Estevan Chapter would like to thank all our donors and volunteers who made possible the construction, during 2017, of the first Habitat for Humanity home in Estevan.

The generosity and support provided has changed the life of a young family in our city.

We look forward to working with the community on our next build in 2019.

BUILDING HOPE THROUGH HOME OWNERSHIP

A10 February 28, 2018

Estevan Mercury

Team Southeast returns home with medal haul After a successful Saskatchewan Winter Games in North Battleford last week, Team Southeast has shown they just keep on improving.

Team Southeast kept the Joe Griffith Trophy for a second consecutive Games, earning a trophy presented to the most improved district at the Games.

When it came to the flag points, team Southeast finished fifth in the province with 128 points, an improvement of 32 on their 2014 total.

In total, the team won 10 gold medals, eight silver medals and 15 bronze medals.

The synchronized swimming team won bronze with a total of 113.1812 points. The team included Estevan’s Gemma Bittman, Haley Copeland, Nyla Dyck, Caitlyn Graham, Hannah Mantei and Marlie Weinrauch, as well as coach Brenda Lyons.

Jean Rose Be of Estevan won silver in the junior girls division of table tennis, with Bernadette Pangan placing seventh and Ruth Recson finishing eighth. In the team competition, the junior females finished fourth.

Seth Peters of Estevan was 11th in the cadet male division for

table tennis.

The girls hockey team, which had significant content from the Power Tech midget AA Bear Cats, took home a silver medal after dropping the gold medal game 3-1 to Team Prairie Central. The team included Bailey Farr, Megan Hayhurst, Kayla Wanner, Karleigh Mackenzie and Starla Mann from the Bear Cats. In the round robin, they defeated Team Lakeland 122, Team Saskatoon 5-3 and Team Parkland Valley 8-3.

Their teammate with the Bear Cats Karli Colpitts from Carlyle won weightlifting gold in the 75-KG female class with a clean and jerk of 71 kg and a snatch of 57, both tops in the class.

The boys hockey team, which had several players from the Estevan TS&M Bruins, placed fourth after dropping the bronze medal game 3-1 to Team Lakeland. Those plyers included forwards Kaden Chrest, Colby Cuddington, Mason Fichter, Mason Kukura, James Mann, defencemen Austin Davis, Alec Waldegger and Colby Durr and goaltender Jackson Miller.

They won 6-2 over Team Southwest, lost 6-0 to Team Saskatoon and tied Team Rivers West 2-2 in the round robin.

The synchro team for Team Southeast won bronze with several members from the Estevan Mermaids synchronized swimming team. Submitted photo

Safe rides during tournament The table tennis team for Team Southeast had a successful Saskatchewan Winter Games in North Battleford last week, with Jean Rose Be winning silver and a fourth place finish for the junior girls. Submitted photo

GB Contract Inspection Ltd.

The Estevan Strippers make a donation for $2,000 from their annual tournament to parent-tot skating at the Estevan Leisure Centre.

Proceeds will go to make sure there are safe rides for the players in this year’s tournament. From left are Strippers player Neil Unger, program manager Erin Wilson of the City of Estevan and Domenic Cote, operations manager at Baker Hughes. Corey Atkinson photo

REDRIVER LUMBER LTD.

As co-owner of GB Contract Inspection Ltd., a non-destructive testing company in southern Saskatchewan, I am saddened to say that we have shut down our operations. It is time to retire.

In 1993, Graham Ball saw a need for a small community-based nondestructive inspection company that would fill the void left by big inspection companies who “came in, did the big jobs, and left.”

In 2002 GB Contract Inspection Ltd was incorporated with offices in Estevan and Regina.

Graham Ball wanted to live in Estevan and be a contributing member to the community, both industrial and social, a company that stayed when others left, and a company that met the non-destructive testing needs of the area no matter what the time of day. I think he fulfilled that dream.

WINTER BOOKING

Sales Event

Graham Ball had a massive stroke in April of 2016 and has fought the recurring pneumonias and other illnesses that affect people in a weakened condition. While we have weathered the economic ups and downs over the past years with you, those tough times have taken their toll and my time.

It is time to let this dream go and go on to others, like focusing efforts on getting better. So, as of February 2, 2018, GB Contract Inspection ceased its operations.

I wish to thank each and every one of you who supported us as we tried to support you in your operations.

Sincerely, Sandra Whitford President, GB Contract Inspection Ltd.

Best Discount of the Year

SAVE NOW

ENDS

MAR. 5 2018

WINDOWS & DOORS

BOOKING SPECIAL  BOOKING SPECIAL  BOOKING SPECIAL

481 Devonian St. Estevan 306.634.2114 or 306.634.2143 • rrlquote@sasktel.net HOURS: Weekdays 7:00am - 5:30pm, Saturday 7:30am - 5:00pm

www.estevanmercury.ca

February 28, 2018 A11

Apex Bruins force Game 5 in first round

By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Apex Bruins fell behind early in their first round playoff series but the team made up for lost time with a sterling pair of home games against the Swift Current Broncos.

The Bruins (22-12-2-0) lost both South Saskatchewan Minor Hockey League midget AA division first round playoff games Tuesday and Wednesday at Swift Current (21-9-4-2) but won 3-1 Friday and 5-2 Saturday at Affinity Place to force a fifth and deciding game, which was scheduled to take place Tuesday at Swift Current. The score for Tuesday’s game was unavailable at press time.

“We knew we had to step it up and bring our game,” said Bruins forward Joey Meredith, whose two goals Saturday paced the team. “We came out hard and played as a team and got pucks to the net.”

Saturday’s game saw a tying goal from Meredith for the ages. A shot of his from the point went high in the air before landing on Swift Current goalkeeper Brad Nyen and dropping into the net.

“I saw it go up, and I was watching it,” said Meredith. “I thought it was going to land behind the net and all of a sudden it was in the net.”

Few have seen a goal like Meredith’s first of the game.

“Every once in a while there’s always

a wonky bounce you see in hockey,” said Bruins head coach Robin Ulrich. “We got a couple of them this weekend in our own barn and we went on the road there and they had a couple of bounces go their way… I think in the game of hockey everything always ends up balancing out.”

The second period forced the Bruins to try to come back after going down 2-0. They did so by applying constant pressure on the Broncos, turning the table on the visitors.

“I don’t think our first (period) was terrible,” said Ulrich. “I think our first half was good and they scored and put us a little bit on our heels.”

Ulrich said the panic started to happen “just a wee little bit” and then the push happened in the second period.

“Kudos to the boys,” she said. “We got down 2-0 and that didn’t change too much. They found a way to battle back.”

Saturday, Jaiden (JD) Gervais, Zach Ashworth and Daymon Wanner also scored for the Bruins, while Bryson Garton stopped 18 of 20 shots in the net.

Friday, JD Gervais, Dawson Schaff and Kyler Gervais each scored single goals while Garton stopped 44 of 45 Swift Current shots.

“I think we gave them a lot of secondary shots,” Ulrich said. “We just didn’t do a good job of boxing out once the puck did get to the net and we maybe we were a bit passive in backing off. I think if you can be aggressive and stop chances in the netural zone before they develop that stops a lot of

Terran Holzer of the Apex Bruins tries to get a handle on the puck around a fallen Bronco Saturday at Affinity Place. shots before they happen.”

Last Tuesday’s goalscorer was Cale Adams, while Garton stopped 35 shots in the Bruins net. Wednesday, Terran Holzer and Triston Sorenson scored for the Bruins, with Garton stopping 25 shots in the loss.

The Bruins were going to have to put game four behind them quickly to refocus on the fifth game.

“We’re focusing on having a good practice and getting ready for the game,” said Meredith.

Atom Bruins split first two playoff games with Weyburn

By Corey Atkinson sports@estevanmercury.ca

The Estevan Tier I Atom Bruins won their first playoff game this week against the Weyburn Wings but weren’t able to complete the sweep.

The Bruins (1-18-1) lost 3-1 to the Wings (4-124) at the Power Dodge Ice Centre Sunday afternoon to the Wings in Game 2 but won 5-4 in Weyburn Friday night, meaning the Bruins forced a third game.

“I thought the second and third our guys played really well,” said Bruins assistant coach Aren Miller. “Our goalie took it to them really well and if we’d have buried some of those chances in the second period we would have been up two or three goals after that. But that’s playoff hockey. We got a slower start, which we’ve got to improve on. Our kids have been improving all year. A little hiccup like this might benefit them.”

Sunday, the Bruins

Bruins forward Hayden Terrett tries to get a pass through some Weyburn sticks Sunday at the Power Dodge Ice Centre. were down 2-1 after the second period, thanks to a goal from Conrad Hase, assisted by Kail Hilstrom and Carter Hirsch, leading

Peewee Bear Cats defeated in first round The Weyburn Gold Wings were the sixthranked team in the first round but still took only two games to defeat the thirdranked Estevan peewee Bear Cats in the first round of the playoffs.

The Bear Cats (10-9-5) lost 3-1 in Weyburn (5-13-6) Saturday, with goalscorers unavailable at the source.

The game was the second

to a frantic third period that saw them get chances but no goals.

“We’ve had some close games and we’ve had some stinkers, but it’s the only team in the league that we’ve beat,” Miller said.

“We kind of expected to win this. And then going up and

winning game one, we set ourselves up pretty good.

We knew they were going to play their best (Sunday) and they did.”

There were a lot of good players from the team over the pair of games.

“I thought all of our guys were really good,”

Cheapest In Estevan

Industrial land up to 40 acres and a current shop 5000 sq. ft. which could be subdivided available.

Unused septic tank installed.

Coldwell Banker Choice Real Estate would like to congratulate

Diane Jocelyn & Josh LeBlanc on receiving the International Diamond Society Award.

Their exceptional performance and contribution exemplifies the best of Blue. Congratulations on ranking within the top 10% of over 90,000 agents in the Coldwell Banker System!

I am looking to sell or lease and can provide favourable terms.

1-866-405-1228

but they made some plays and in atom AA, to only give up three goals and only four goals in the game, it shows that kids are competing and there’s not a lot of scoring chances.”

Monday’s final score for Game 3 was unavailable from the source.

Congratulations!

of the best of three series.

On Valentine’s Day, the Bear Cats lost the first game of the series 2-1 at the Power Dodge Ice Centre. Regular season leading scorer Morgan Kjersem scored on the power play from Jordyn Kerntopf and Jacey Farr with 1:15 left in the second period to make it 2-1 Weyburn. Emmy Rae went the distance in net.

Land and Shop Available

Miller said. “They were buying in. I thought Carter Hirsch was really good, Conrad Hase was really good and Justin Folbar was really good. And then we had Keenan (Beriault) and Graiden (Irwin). Most of our D played really good.

They gave up some goals

CHOICE REAL ESTATE

Office: (306) 634-9898 | Fax: (306) 634-2291 1228 Fourth Street, Estevan Each office independently owned and operated

Classifieds A12

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Auto MiscellAneous

Feed & Seed

Wrecking over 250 units... cars a n d t r u ck s. L o t s o f t r u ck s. . .

Dodge... GMC... Ford... Imports...

1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260.

Lloydminster.

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" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

Announcements

FARM STRESS LINE If you are experIencIng symptoms of stress, the farm stress LIne Is avaILabLe 24/7 at

1-800-667-4442

LAND WANTED In MeMorIaM

Farm Land Wanted: To rent or lease in Estevan, Beinfait or Hirsch area.(306) 421-0679

LAND FOR SALE

Police arrest two for impaired driving Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) have apprehended two more impaired drivers in recent days.

The first impaired driving case was regarding an individual who left a local drinking establishment during the Feb. 23 night shift. A vehicle description, driver description and the direction of the vehicle were supplied to police.

A search of the immediate area located the suspect vehicle, and as a result, a 35-year-old Estevan man was arrested for impaired driving. He will make his first court appearance in April.

The other impaired driving-related arrest came during the Feb. 24 night shift, when a 39-year-old

Career OppOrtunities

Card of Thanks

HealtH ServiceS D I SA B I L IT Y ? A D H D ? D o yo u have a DISABILITY? We can help you get up to $50,000 back from the Canadian Government. BBB Accredited. FOR DETAILS CALL US TODAY Toll-Free 1-888-8754787 or Visit us at: disabilitygroupcanada.com.

Business services

WA N T E D : O L D T U B E AU D I O EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older.

Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hamm o n d O rga n s, a ny c o n d i t i o n .

CALL Toll-Free 1-800-947-0393.

WANTED: REWARD paid on info leading to purchase of 426 Hemi motor from 1970 Road Runner ser ial # N-RM27R0G15756 also 1970 Road Runner/GTX/Satellite/Charger complete or parts car.

Also old adver tising/dealership signs, antique gas pumps, etc.

Call 306-221-5908 or 306-3692810.

For Sale - MiSc Adver tisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

Thank you

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

Career Training

Feed & Seed

877-695-6461 Visit our website @

For Sale 2009 Harley Davidson TriGlide Ultra Classic, 84,000 km, LOTS of extras. $19,000 OBO, text 306421-5772 weekdays, call evenings or weekends

www.westerncommodities.ca

LAND WANTED

Obituaries

Our heartfelt thank you to the staff of the Estevan Regional Nursing Home and St. Joseph’s Hospital for the compassionate care Pauline received. The Tuchscherer family would like to express our appreciation to the Estevan Diversified Services family for the generous support Pauline received.

Special thanks to Sandy Dalziel for the lovely service. Thanks to Hall Funeral Services for your care and assistance. The kindness that everyone has extended to our family during this time will always be remembered.

Thank you from the Tuchscherer family.

Motorcycles

Western Commodities

ment such as gloves.

Members received a report of fuel theft from an industrial site in the north end of the city during the Feb. 25 night shift. A vehicle description and plate number were provided.

Members located the suspect vehicle and suspect at a residence in east Estevan.

Subsequently a 57 yearold Moose Jaw man was charged for theft under $5,000. He was to appear in court on Feb. 26.

Bienfait Cemetery.

Those so wishing may make donations in Pauline’s memory to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 – 2nd Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0M1.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

Wanted

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Re a c h ove r 5 5 0 , 0 0 0 re a d e rs weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

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

ed the incident. The matter is under investigation.

Officers were notified of an attempted scam at a downtown business during the Feb. 20 day shift. The business received a fraudulent telephone call from an individual claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency. No information was provided to the scammer and the matter remains under investigation.

Police were notified that cleaning staff members had located drugs in the bathroom of a local liquor establishment during the Feb. 22 day shift. The EPS reminds the public to use caution when they locate items that are suspected to be drugs or drug paraphernalia, and to wear personal protective equip-

Pauline Tuchscherer July 18, 1955 – February 13, 2018 It is with great sorrow that the family announce the passing of Pauline Caroline Rosaline Tuchscherer at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the age of 62 years.

Pauline was predeceased by her parents Longinus and Pauline (Drescher) Tuchscherer; brothers John, Lester, Joe and sister-inlaw Shirley.

Left with a lifetime of memories are Pauline’s brothers Andrew (Shirley), Tony (Debbie), Emil and sister-in-law Leslie. She will be greatly missed by special friend Pat Polansky and the Diversified Services’ family, as well as nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Pauline’s Life was held Friday, February 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK with Sandy Dalziel officiating. Lunch followed at the Taylorton Room, Day’s Inn. A Private Family interment followed at the

In Loving Memory of Our Granddaughter Carly Ehrmantraut October 18, 1988 February 24, 2006 God has you in His keeping We have you in our heart.

- Love Grandma & Granddad Worsnop

The family of Doris Heidinger would like to thank all their family and friends for their sympathy and comfort during our loss.

Thank you to everyone for the flowers, cards, food, phone calls, concern and kind words.

A special thank you to the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for their kind and compassionate care.

She will be missed by all.

Estevan man was arrested and charged for impaired driving and exceeding .08, following a traffic stop in north Estevan. He was lodged in cells until sober, and will appear in court in April.

In other recent police news, the EPS received a report of a cellular telephone and mobile charging unit being stolen out of a change room during the Feb. 19 day shift. The items were left unattended while charging, and were gone when the owner returned to retrieve them.

Police remind the public to secure their property when in a public place.

Police received a report of a motorist failing to remain at the scene of an accident. A witness report-

LAND WANTED

Remember

Your Loved Ones with a Memorial Tribute in The Estevan Mercury

68 Souris Avenue N., Estevan 306. 634. 2654 www.estevanmercury.ca

DAMMANN, WENDY EILEEN Wendy Eileen Dammann, late of Weyburn, SK, age 69, died on February 16, 2018 in Weyburn Union Hospital following her battle with cancer.

Wendy was predeceased by her paternal and fraternal grandparents; her father Chuck Dammann; sister-in-law Darlene Dammann (Hill); and infant great niece Alyna.

Wendy is survived by her mother Olivia Dammann; siblings: Sharlie Dammann-Cherpin (Lawrence Cherpin), Doug Dammann (Noreen), Gerry Dammann (Gayle), Bev Dammann-Hofmeister (Ken), Randy Dammann (Kathy), Dal Dammann; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces an great nephews.

Wendy was born June 28, 1948 in Weyburn, SK and was the third of seven children born to Chuck and Olivia Dammann. After graduating high school in Stoughton, SK, Wendy completed a stenographer course. Her first employment was with the Saskatchewan government Medical Records Division in Regina, SK. In 1969 Wendy relocated to Weyburn where she accepted employment at the Weyburn Court House as Deputy Sheriff and Local Registrar. In 1977, Wendy became the first female sheriff in Canada. She remained in that position for twenty-five years until her retirement in 2002.

Wendy received the award for Excellence in the Workplace and Woman of the Year in 2002. She was a Justice of the Peace and officiated a number of family weddings.

Wendy enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping golfing and curling. She was outgoing, social, and always made time for extended family and friends. While she had no biological children, Wendy had a special affinity for engaging with the younger generation.

A Service of Remembrance for Wendy will be held Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from Grace United Church, Weyburn, SK with Rev. M. Barnabas officiating. All in attendance are considered Honorary Pallbearers. Luncheon will be held at Knox Fellowship Hall, Weyburn, SK. The Dammann family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the palliative care team and nursing staff at Weyburn Union Hospital.

For family and friends so wishing, in lieu of flowers, charitable donations in memory of Wendy may be made to the Weyburn Salvation Army, 126 ~ 4th Street NE, Weyburn, SK, S4H 0Y1.

Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilyfuneralchapel.com “Celebrating Life, One Family At A Time” Matthew Gerome Messer 1939 - 2018 Matt Messer late of Midale, SK passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK at the age of 78 years surrounded by his loving family.

Matt was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Magdaline Messer; siblings, James Messer, Paul Messer and Maggie Mosley; brothers-in-law, Bill Chestney and Frank Mosley; sistersin-law, Ella Messer, Ann Messer and Terry Bourne. He was also predeceased by sons, Gerome and Pat and niece Marina Van De Woestyne.

Left to cherish many fond memories are Matt’s wife Margaret Messer; sons, Matt (Kim) and family Tyler, Nicole and daughter Khloe and Becky (Larry) and daughter Melanie, Pat's sons Travis (Blaze and Lexi), Mason and Jaxon and their mother Tracy, Bill (Vanessa) and daughter Miranda and Chris Messer. Matt is also survived by his siblings, Karl, Joe (Claire), Doris Chestney, Vicky (Jeff) Rehberg and Rose (Ray) Cossette and brothers-in-law, Eddie, Willy and Alfred.

A Prayer Service was held in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. with Carmella Eagles officiating. A Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, with Fr. Sathiadas Antony presiding. Lunch followed the service in the church auditorium, after which interment took place at Westphalia Cemetery, Midale.

In lieu of flowers those so wishing may make donations in Matt’s memory to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 0H3.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

www.estevanmercury.ca

February 28, 2018 A13

Souris Valley Museum hosts first two winter camps The Souris Valley Museum is pleased with the support shown for its first winter camps.

The museum held two camps for youths during the winter break for local schools. The first was Winter Wonderland Camp for children ages three to five from Feb. 20 to 22.

“In that camp, they are exploring where snow comes from and how it’s

made,” said Mark Veneziano, the director-curator for the museum. “Also, they’re looking at who and what lives in snow.”

For example, they learned about the Inuit people and how they once lived in igloos.

The children also had fun playing with ice.

The Invention Camp was held for children ages six to 10 from Feb. 20 to

23. Participants learned about great Canadian inventors and their ideas.

The first day of the camp, for example, saw the children learn about the history of Canadian inventors.

They were also part of team projects in which they built something.

“Thursday and Friday (Feb. 22 and 23) are basically going to be days where they could create

their own inventions and figure out what they would like to invent,” said Veneziano.

Nine children were signed up for Winter Wonderland, and 13 registered for Invention Camp.

Veneziano said the museum wants to offer camps during the school winter and spring breaks now that the museum is a year-round attraction. The response from the community has given them confidence that these camps will be annual events.

“Everything’s great,” Veneziano said. “It has been a very busy day with the kids here, but we’re very excited. We are happy to be open, and we’re happy to still provide these programs to our community.”

CAREERS SERVICE MANAGER Tremcar West is looking for a Service Manager for its Weyburn tank service facility. Tremcar West is a division of Tremcar Inc. The company services tank trailers and truck mounted tanks across Western Canada.

Responsibilities  Provide customers with the information they need to repair or purchase equipment that is appropriate for their project  Develop contracts for commercial contractors and developers who have ongoing equipment rental or purchase needs  Manage all health and safety requirements  Manage our work order system, including invoice logging, and generate service invoices  Instruct customers on equipment operation, care and maintenance  Inspect rental equipment upon return and return deposits less any observed damage  Must be familiar with transport Canada B-620 regulations & Saskatchewan Government Insurance  Must be knowledgeable in tank trailers and truck mounted tanks Competitive wages, company benefits and bonuses will be offered.

Please send resume to williamsd@tremcar.com

tremcar.com

RM of Souris Valley No. 7

FULL

Work closely with the Administrator and oversee day to day activities of the roads and operators. Must have knowledge of equipment, a mechanical aptitude and experience with heavy equipment such as Graders, Tractors, etc.

Duties include (but not limited to) mowing, snow removal, installation of signs and culverts, equipment servicing and repairs and ordering products.

Class 5 driver’s license, strong leadership, supervisory and communication skills, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, able to supervise operators, excellent record keeping and be willing to take further education/training. Responsible for doing weekly safety meetings.

A salary package, including competitive benefits/pension plan, will be negotiated based on qualifications at the time of hire.

Liam Knowles works on his tin foil boat during the Invention Camp at the Souris Valley Museum.

Please send your resume with references to the RM of Souris Valley No. 7 Email: rm07@sasktel.net  Fax: 306-456-2480 In person or by regular mail: Box 40, Oungre, SK S0C 1Z0

CAREERS

The RM of Souris Valley No. 7 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

SRI HOMES’ Estevan Facility SHELTER HOME SYSTEMS

We require an Operations Manager for a privately owned oilfield construction company in SE Saskatchewan.

is currently accepting applications for

PRODUCTION WORKERS

We are looking for someone who is community oriented and has strong leadership qualities. 10-15 years of experience in oilfield construction is required.

Preference given to those already located in SE Sask but will look at all options. Willing to train.

Please email your resume and previous work history to: huntley212@yahoo.com

• Required Immediately

Duties include:

• Assembling and installing modular components Send, fax, e-mail or drop off resume to:

All correspondence will be kept confidential.

Looking to Hire?

Your career ads will also be displayed on the Estevan Mercury website!

Call us today

Ironside Energy is looking for experienced

Crew Truck Formen and Labourers to start immediately.

H

O

M

E

S

SHELTER

306-634-2654

Box 845 #200 Hwy. 18 West, Estevan, SK S4A 2A7 Fax: 306-634-7597 jobs.shelter@gmail.com www.shelterhomes.ca

Must possess valid safety tickets, driver’s license and reside in the Estevan area.

Email resumes to

ironsideenergy@sasktel.net or contact Jason 306-421-2916.

BUSINESS SERVICES LEGAL ORLOWSKI LAW OFFICE PROFESSIONAL CORP.

Barristers & Solicitors

Paul Elash Q.C. Aaron Ludwig, B.Sc., LL.B. Genevieve Schrader, B. Mgt., J.D. Gainsborough: Thursday a.m. • 306-685-2250 Carnduff: Thursday p.m. • 306-482-3731 1312- 4th Street, Estevan

P. 306-634-3631 • F. (306) 634-6901 • www.kohalyelash.com

Stephen J. Orlowski,

B.Ed., LL.B.

1215 - 5th Street, Estevan

Phone: 306-634-3353

Fax: 306-634-7714

orlowski.law@sasktel.net Branch offices at:

ARCOLA REDVERS CARNDUFF Arcola Agencies Bldg.

Carlsen Bldg.

Carnduff Agencies Bldg.

Wednesday A.M. Wednesday P.M. Thursday P.M. Phone: 306-455-2277 Phone: 306-452-3377 Phone: 306-482-4077

1329 Third St, Estevan • P: (306) 634-6334 F: (306) 634-3852 Branch Office: 215 Main Street, Carlyle Mondays 10am - 3:30pm by appointment

Barry D. Bridges Q.C. • Chad W. Jesse Robert C. Nicolay Residential / Commercial / Agricultural Real Estate Wills & Estates • Oil & Gas • Corporate / Business Law

www.bridgeslaw.ca

REAL ESTATE

Terry L. Germain REALTOR®

306.421.2021

TL60.GERMAIN@GMAIL.COM

SERVING SE SASK FOR OVER 27 YEARS.

CHOICE REAL ESTATE Each office independently owned and operated

DT

Dwight Thompson

Sales Representative Cell: 306-421-7516 dwight.thompson@century21.ca *Each office independently owned and operated

Book this space today!

ONLY 99

$24.

a week

Call 306-634-2654

A14 February 28, 2018

Estevan Mercury

Library gets a new adult programmer

By William Acri wacri@estevanmercry.ca

The Estevan Public Library has a new adult programmer, and she has a lot of plans for new educational programs while continuing the ones already in place.

“My new programming job is going well and I am enjoying it a lot,” said Roxy Blackmore, who has held the job for about a month.

She said she wants people to be aware that the library does a lot more than just lend books out to people. It is also home to a computer lab and a lot of other services.

“Libraries do a lot more than just

provide books to people and give them a place to read at our library. We do a lot of children’s education with our various workshops. We also have a 3D printer, public computer lab and a whole host of multimedia sources,” said Blackmore.

“We have everything from microfilm … tapes, videos, CDs and all the way to audio books available at the library, more-

over we also do video game and DVD rentals. Moreover, we also offer cooking classes, book clubs and this month we have had meditation classes and vision board classes,” she added.

Blackmore is looking forward to the library continuing to offer its fleet of programs.

“I am starting an audio book club for people who have trouble seeing, are visually challenged or just like listening to a book instead of reading one,” said Blackmore.

Nothing is set in stone at the moment but she wants to help the visually impaired.

“The audio book program that I am starting up will begin with a Nicholas Sparks audio book and I hope people are going to enjoy it,” said Blackmore.

She mentioned that the library is on the honour system in that people borrow books, videos and other materials and bring them back. She happy that people in the community have been very good with returning items.

“Overall the library exists to serve the public and there are a lot of cool and useful things here for the people in the community to check out and I hope everyone comes by and also finds us on the web to see what else we offer,” she said.

City Hall: 1102 4th Street 8 am to 4:30 pm | (306) 634-1800 Leisure Office: 701 Souris Avenue 8 am to 4:30 pm | (306) 634-1880

TENDERS for the Public Works Service Division The City of Estevan invites tenders to provide:  A 2018 High Boy 20’ Trailer with 5’ Dove Tail Pintle Trailer. Requirements to the Public Works Services Division.

- Interested parties are invited to respond by forwarding sealed envelopes marked “High Boy 20’ Trailer with 5’ Dove Tail Pintle Trailer.”

Message From

The Mayor

 2 new – 2018 1/2 Ton Pickup Trucks requirements to the Public Works Services Division: - Interested parties are invited to respond by forwarding sealed envelopes marked 2018 1/2 Ton Pickup Trucks  The 2018 Tandem gravel truck requirements to the Public Works Services Division: - Interested parties are invited to respond by forwarding sealed envelopes marked “2018 Tandem Gravel Truck” Send sealed envelopes to the following by 2:30 PM, Tuesday, March 13, 2018.

Legislative Services Business Division City of Estevan | Main Floor – 1102 – 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 Specifications are available at the Legislative Services Business Division – Main Floor – City Hall. For further information regarding this tender please contact the following: Norm Mack, Roads and Drainage Manager City of Estevan | 1102 – 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 | Phone: (306)-634-1825 Public opening of tenders shall take place at 2:30 pm, Tuesday, March 13, 2018, C.S.T., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Estevan, Saskatchewan.

FITNESS SCHEDULE

The City of Estevan invites tenders to provide Fuel & Lubricants.

Specifications are available at the Corporate Services Business Division at the City Clerk’s office or contact April Sandhoff (Stock Controller) at 306-634-1836. Interested parties are invited to respond by forwarding sealed envelopes marked “2018 Fuels & Lubricants Tender” to the following by 2:30 PM, Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

Corporate Services Business Division City of Estevan Main Floor – 1102 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7

7:45 AM - 8:35 AM 10:10 am - 11:00 am

MULTI PURPOSE ROOM MULTI PURPOSE ROOM

TUESDAY SPIN GRIT

6:10 - 6:50 AM, 5:30 - 6:15 pm 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

SPIN BAR MULTI PURPOSE ROOM

City of Estevan – 2017 Notice to consumers for Water Quality Estevan Waterworks Call 634-1822 for further explanation

1. Bacteriological A harmless form of bacteria called Total Coliform is routinely monitored in distributed water. If found, coliform show a break down in the disinfection process or possible outside contamination. Positive results require additional testing to test for pathogens

154 Regular Samples

2. Turbidity (on-site) - Turbidity is a measure of the clarity of the water.

- For our water supply, turbidity shall not exceed 0.3 NTU from any filter.

1. After each filter on a continuous basis.

2. Daily from the storage reservoir before entering the distribution system.

3. At the same frequency and locations as for bacteriological samples.

3. Fluoride(on-site) - Fluoride is added as a dental aid.

- Levels not to exceed 1.5 mg/l

365

4. Fluoride (off-site testing) Levels not to exceed 1.5 mg/l

52

5. Chlorine Residual (on-site) - Chlorine is added to disinfect the water and the levels must be maintained at: - a chloramine residual of not less then 0.5 mg/l throughout the distribution system.

- free ammonia of >0.1 mg/l <0.5mg/l

1. Every four (4) hours per day for treated water entering the distribution system

6. Chemical & Health Panel Alkalinity; bicarbonate; calcium; carbonate; chloride; conductivity; hardness; magnesium; nitrate; pH; sodium; sulphate; and total dissolved solids; aluminium; arsenic; barium; boron; cadmium; chromium; copper; iron; lead; manganese; selenium; uranium; and zinc

4

A sample after each main repair or construction

2. At the same frequency and locations as for bacteriological sampling, for free and total residuals.

FRIDAY GRIT

MULTI PURPOSE ROOM MULTI PURPOSE ROOM AFFINITY PLACE TRACK

6:10 - 6:50 AM, 5:30 - 6:10 pm 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

SPIN BAR MULTI PURPOSE ROOM

7:45 AM - 8:35 AM, 10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

MULTI PURPOSE ROOM

* SPIN CLASS is a pre-register class but extra spots may be available for drop -in registration. You can confirm your spot by pre-registering at wwww.estevan.ca or at the Information Desk. 306-634-1888.

DROP IN RECREATION

Public opening of tenders shall take place at 2:30p.m., March 6, 2018 in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Required Testing by Permit each year

EFFECTIVE - February 26 - March 31, 2018

MONDAY GRIT EASY STRETCH

THURSDAY SPIN GRIT

Fuels & Lubricants

Number of Tests Completed in 2017

Number of Tests Not Meeting the Permit in 2017

155

1 Aug. 28, 2017 had a positive test. Resampled same location, upstream and downstream.

All tests came back negative.

Original sample is a false positive.

17

0

1. Continuous

0

2. Every 2 hours

0

3. Completed for the bacteriological samples

0

365

52 1. Every 2 hours operators perform an analysis and also monitored continuous with on-line instruments 2. Completed for the bacteriological samples 190 samples and 304 spot checks 4

0

0

AQUATIC SCHEDULE MONDAY & LANE SWIM WEDNESDAY AQUA SWIM LANE SWIM SURF & SWIM AQUAFIT LANE SWIM

EFFECTIVE - March 1 - 29, 2018 FRIDAY LANE SWIM AQUA AWE LANE SWIM SURF & SWIM LIONS FREE SWIM LANE SWIM PUBLIC SWIM

6:00 AM - 9:00 AM 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

TUESDAY LANE SWIM AQUA AWE MOM & BABY AQUA FIT LANE SWIM SURF & SWIM THURSDAY LANE SWIM AQUA SWIM LANE SWIM SURF & SWIM AQUA STEP

6:00 AM - 9:00 AM 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

SATURDAY LANE SWIM PUBLIC SWIM LANE SWIM FAMILY SWIM PUBLIC SWIM

6:00 AM - 9:00 AM 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

SUNDAY LANE SWIM FAMILY SWIM PUBLIC SWIM LANE SWIM DEEP WATER POWER

6:00 AM - 9:00 AM 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM

* Schedule Subject to Change. Please visit www.estevan.ca for updates on closures and cancellations. Proper footwear and exercise wear is required to participate. Please note during school breaks, (Teachers Convention, Spring Break and Christmas Break) Fitness, Aquatic Centre and Arena schedules may vary. Please visit our live schedules at www.estevan.ca

WEIGHT ROOM MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

6:00 AM - 9:00 PM 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

0

DROP IN RECREATION

ICE SKATING SCHEDULE 0

INDOOR Mon-Friday

0

EFFECTIVE - March 1 - 31, 2018

PARENT & TOT SKATE NOON HOCKEY

11:15 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

AFFINITY PLACE AFFINITY PLACE

Please note during school breaks, (Teachers Convention, Spring Breaks and Christmas Breaks) and when Ice becomes available arena schedules may vary. Please visit our live schedules at www.estevan.ca

OUTDOOR - FREE FOR EVERYONE KINSMEN RINK

Warm up shack, change room and washrooms. Outdoor lights. Children under 10 years of age must be under direct supervision of a parent or guardian 16 years of age or older. Helmets are strongly recommended for all participants. Keep pucks down on the boarded rinks to prevent injury to spectators and players.

RUSTY DUCE RINK

Warm up shack, change room and washrooms. Outdoor lights. Children under 10 years of age must be under direct supervision of a parent or guardian 16 years of age or older. Helmets are strongly recommended for all participants. Keep pucks down on the boarded rinks to prevent injury to spectators and players.

WESTVIEW RINK

Warm up shack and change room. Outdoor lights. Children under 10 years of age must be under direct supervision of a parent or guardian 16 years of age or older. Helmets are strongly recommended for all participants. Keep pucks down on the boarded rinks to prevent injury to spectators and players.

800 Block of George Street 10:00 am - 9:30 pm

7. Pesticides and Organics

1 every 2 years

1

8. Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM's) THM's are a disinfection by-product and are not an immediate risk but over time THM ingestion is a suspected carcinogen. Each indivicual sample is not to exceed 350 ppb and annual average not to exceed 100 ppb.

4

7

9. Cyanide and Mercury

DROP IN RECREATION

WEDNESDAY GRIT 9:10 AM - 9:55 AM EASY STRETCH 10:10 am - 11:00 am MOM & BABY/TOT STROLLER BOOTCAMP 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Parameter

Please keep sidewalks clear and safe!

0

6 exceeding 100 ppb

The levels of TTHM's have been reduced by switching to Chloramination but the annual average is still above 100 ppb.

We are working toward another raw water source in Rafferty that contains less organics and therefore less TTHM's will be formed during disinfection.

1 every 2 years

1

0

The City of Estevan Water Treatment Plant is a surface water plant that focuses on the removal of suspended solids and the inactivation of pathogenic organisms through a multiple barrier approach, i.e. chemical aided settling, filtration, disinfection. All limits that each parameter must be within, comes from the Environmental Protection Act 2002 and associated Regulations to that Act. Go to www.saskh2o.ca for details and a complete listing of all levels throughout the province. A full detailed listing of all the levels of these parameters as well as the Waterworks Annual Report is located at www.estevan.ca or is available at the Estevan Library and City Hall.

1300 Block of Nicholson Road 10:00 am - 9:30 pm 1700 Block of 1st Street 10:00 am - 9:30 pm

FALL/WINTER PROGRAMS I Am..

Ages 3-4 l $5.00 per session l 10:30am -11:30am Mar. 9 l Apr. 20 l May 18

No School Workshops Ages 5-12 l $10.00 - $15.00 per workshop l Ages 5-7: 10am - 12pm l Ages 8-12: 1pm - 3pm Mar. 16 l Apr. 30

For More information Contact Us at 306-634-5543