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Dashing through the snow

Barking brigade.

Local search and rescue is to get a new search tool.

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Inside-Out. EAGM invites the community for an enhanced winter art walk.

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It was a fun afternoon for a local family at Woodlawn Regional Park Sunday afternoon. Lucas Gate went for a ride on a sled pulled by family dog Chance. Watch the fun were Lucas’ brother Oliver, mother Justine Haines and another family dog Lacey. Thanks to the wonderful weather on Sunday, it was a great day for families to be outside. Photo by Brian Vanderwal

Estevan against bullying. Local people stand to make community better.

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Love for elders.

Hospital foundation found way to cheer residents.

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St. Joseph’s Hospital welcomes new obstetrician-gynecologist St. Joseph’s Hospital has announce the arrival of Dr. Victor Temenu, an obstetrician-gynecologist who started his practice Jan. 25 in Estevan at the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation Clinic.

Temenu is a graduate of the University of Benin City, Nigeria, He completed a 5 ½-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.

“Dr. Temenu’s arrival allows St. Joseph’s Hospital to again work towards a more comprehensive women’s health program including such services as cervical cancer screening and gynecological surgeries.

“Working collaboratively with the physicians in the St. Joseph’s obstetrical group will allow comprehensive prenatal clinics, 24-hour obstetrical call, and uninterrupted maternity services including the access to cesarean section services when required.”

Speaking at Monday night’s meeting of Estevan city council, Hoffort said they are excited to have Temenu here.

Temenu’s arrival brings St. Joseph’s physician count to 13, which includes 11 family physicians and two specialists.Next week’s edition of the Mercury will have more on the physician numbers for Estevan.

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City council approves the budget for 2021

By David Willberg

Estevan city council approved the 2021 budget at Monday night’s meeting, following final discussions about the document’s contents and third-party grants.

For the third consecutive year, there won’t be an increase to the municipal portion of property tax, and for the second time in three years, there won’t be an increase to water consumption rates.

The last property tax increase was a one per cent bump in 2018.

Mayor Roy Ludwig said council thought it was important to hold the line on property taxes.

“COVID has a lot to do with it,” Ludwig told the Mercury. “A lot of people are hurting

right now.They’ve gone through a very tough time with not being able to see their family or their relatives.”

Other people have lost their jobs due to COVID. “We felt that at this time, if we can hold the line, let’s do it,” said Ludwig. “That’s one less issue that our people, that our community, has to deal with.”

One move that council did make was to trim the third party grants to $1,322,771, which is the same amount that was awarded in 2020, and then they will have to make a presentation to council to discuss the funding.

The 2021 budget initially called for more than $1.4 million.

However, the different organizations will still receive the scheduled first quarter payment, because they rely on the money.

“With a lot of these com-

mittees, again because of COVID, they haven’t been doing what they would normally be doing, and in some cases, they have been getting grants from the federal government,” said Ludwig.

Councillor Travis Frank noted that some of the organizations had some surpluses from last year, but there were also reductions to some funding.

He knows some organizations have dream projects that they would like to complete, and he wondered what some of those dream projects could be.

He cited a large collection of city-owned art at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum that is not articled or insured because of funding. It sits in a back room when it could be on tour.

Frank was the first to suggest approving the overall

Mercury will celebrate Women of Estevan in March The Estevan Mercury is starting its newest big campaign next week.

All the way throughout March, we will be celebrating Women of Estevan and surrounding areas.

While the world marks International Women’s Day on March 8, the Mercury is taking it a step further to ensure we do our best to recognize the strong, talented, creative and just wonderful women that are moving this and surrounding communities forward. All March, editions of the Mercury will have a special section dedicated to exceptional women.

The promotion is set to start on March 3 with the community’s choices special section.

Do you know an outstanding local woman who is

a leader, innovator, community builder, rising star or champion of equity and inclusion? Do you know an Estevan area woman who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them for the International Women’s Day Estevan edition special.

Tell us in a few sentences why your nominee deserves recognition (maximum 250 words per person). Nominations with the nominees’ picture can be emailed to abykhovskaia@estevanmercury.ca or dropped at the Mercury office during work hours.

Nominated Women of Estevan will be featured in next week’s edition of the Mercury, which will open our Women of Estevan campaign.

All of the subsequent editions of the Estevan Mercury will share stories of outstanding women in the community.

We will talk to businesswomen and politicians, local volunteer champions and religious leaders, women working in fields traditionally dominated by men, and those making our community better every day.

New stories will be featured in the paper weekly, celebrating the great achievements and exceptional input of women of the Estevan area.

International Women’s Day is marked globally on March 8. People all around the world focus on the celebration and equality of women.

It began 110 years ago, in 1911, with suffragettes who set the day as they fought for equal rights and freedoms for women.

For more on International Women’s Day stories check out the March editions of the Mercury.

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amount for third party grants, then calling the agencies in and asking them what they’ll do in 2021 and how they would use the funds.

“I think that might be a great way to maybe utilize this year to our advantage,” said Frank.

Councillor Shelly Veroba added council still has questions that haven’t been answered about a couple of the groups, so it’s important to have a special meeting to find out if they have COVID back-up plans.

“We’re there to help and support the groups. We’re not there to build bank accounts,” said Veroba.

Ludwig suggested council might pass a bylaw requiring groups to come to council ahead of budget to explain why they need funding.

“We’re asking for accountability and we’re asking for transparency,” said Ludwig.

Veroba noted that the province funds a lot of these groups, and she hears from taxpayers who are concerned that some agencies are receiving provincial and local funding.

Councillor Kirsten Walliser said she has been pleased with the discussion she has heard on the boards she is part of. Some of them submitted requests in October, and have received government subsides since then.

She said she likes the idea of bringing them and asking them what they will do with the money.

“Looking at the budgets

that they submit to us, I know confidently that there are at least five groups that substantially increased their cash reserve last year, and don’t actually have the ability to spend it this year,” said Walliser.

Many of these groups have the same volunteers and they provide services to the same community, so Walliser said council is trying to find partnerships.

The budget was initially discussed at a special meeting in January. It was shared on the city’s website a few days later, and council asked the public for feedback.

The Estevan Chamber of Commerce wanted to know whether the Churchill Playpark would still have a paddling pool after repairs are made. Ward said it would.

The other question was whether Bay Meadows would regain a greenspace. Ward said that has not been discussed, but there used to be a park in the subdivision until it was developed as part of a townhouse project.

There was also a request from a different individual on the police budget, and whether it’s comparable with other police forces of a similar size. There were also concerns with Estevan Police Service patrolling outside the city through the Combined Traffic Services of Saskatchewan, which also includes the RCMP. Those concerns will be forwarded to the police board.

Walliser noted that she

received a concern about city crews removing snow with a small amount of snow on the roads. She said she used to share those concerns, but the efforts are for preventative maintenance, as keeping snow off the road reduces accumulated moisture on the pavement.

The mayor added it reduces the number of potholes, and the work falls within city crews’ regular hours.

Ludwig noted that this year’s budget can still be subject to change. There are a couple of significant grants the city is still pursuing.

The first would be for additional pathways in the community, which Ludwig said would be a $4 million project. The city would have to come up with $1 million if Estevan is awarded the grant, which is from the federal government.

The other would be for a resurfacing of Fourth Street from Souris Avenue South to 13th Avenue, and possibly all the way to 16th Avenue, through a provincial grant. The last time that area of Fourth Street was resurfaced was in 2006.

Ludwig said it would likely cost approximately $500,000 for the city.

“I think the base is still good, it would just be refreshing and resealing the top,” said Ludwig.

The mayor said the staff did a good job of putting together this year’s document, and he’s looking forward to further discussion regarding the thirdparty grants.

Redvers man charged for willful promotion of hate A Redvers man has been charged with willful promotion of hate under the Criminal Code, following an investigation that lasted nearly two years.

According to a news release from the Saskatchewan RCMP issued on Feb. 17, in June 2019, Carlyle RCMP received a report from the Canadian Anti-Hate Network regarding an alleged anti-Semitic video on YouTube called Beware the Parasitic Tribe.

The video has comments from Redvers’ Travis Patron, who is the leader of the Canadian Nationalist Party.

The Carlyle RCMP detachment launched an investigation with the assistance of the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit, the Saskatchewan RCMP National Security Section and the British Columbia RCMP Hate Crimes Unit.

All of the evidence gathered by police was reviewed and forwarded to the Saskatchewan

Attorney General, which is a requirement for the charge of willful promotion of hate to be laid under Sec. 319(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

From April 2020 to July 2020, the Carlyle RCMP says it received four additional reports of new alleged anti-Semitic videos and hate speech by Patron.

Police are still investigating each of these reports.

On Feb. 15, Carlyle RCMP were given direction from the Attorney General of Saskatchewan to arrest and charge Patron, 29, under Sec. 319(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada for willfully promoting hatred to an identifiable group.

Patron, age 29, was arrested by Carlyle RCMP that day.

He made his first court appearance on Feb. 16 in Weyburn Provincial Court via telephone.

He is scheduled to appear next in Regina Provincial Court on Feb. 17 at 2 p.m.

Patron ran in Souris-

Travis Patron Moose Mountain in the 2019 federal election for the Canadian Nationalist Party. He finished in last place in the six-candidate field.

Patron also has outstanding, unrelated charges of aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm, as well as breaching a probation order, stemming from an alleged incident involving two women that occurred in November 2019.

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Southeast Sask. Search and Rescue is to have a professional canine unit

By Ana Bykhovskaia The Southeast Saskatchewan Search and Rescue (SESK SAR) chapter keeps getting stronger.

Basic training was postponed in early 2020 due to the pandemic, but the organization still found a way for development and took a step in a new direction, announcing the establishment of a civilian search canine unit. The training will start in May. Medicine Hat's Dan Vas, who is a part of the Canadian Search Dog Association (CSDA), has been a dog handler for 20 years, and he also belongs to a Southeast Alberta SAR chapter. He will be working with canine handler teams in the Estevan area on and off for about two years. After the civilian search canine training course, the dogs will be able to try going through RCMP examination and certification.

"The RCMP has released the requirements to certify a civilian search and rescue dog, so what happens is you get your dog trained to the level that … can be tested. There are several levels of testing that you have to go through to get your dog certified," said SESK SAR president Katia Bigney.

The Mercury talked to Vas about what's required from dogs and handlers, the training course organized by SESK SAR and also about how it will help Sask. SAR chapters in their mission.

Vas pointed out that to start the training dog needs to have basic obedience skills and it's always better to start training a dog as young as

possible, potentially as early as eight weeks of age. However, it will take more than just skills and training.

"First of all, a dog has to be able to work in both hot and cold climates … Then, you want a dog that can navigate through all types of terrain, not every area is going to be flat Prairie land … That takes certain breeds out of the picture … Typically we are looking for retrievers, shepherds, border collies, any dog that can handle the terrain and weather," Vas explained.

Not only does a dog need to have physical characteristics, but it also has to be a fit for the job.

"You need a dog that wants to work … You want a dog that's known for its scenting abilities and good nose, and at the same time willing to please the handler."

Vas went on to explain that good search dogs should have a particular level of natural curiosity in them. They also can't be blindly obedient, as that would prevent them from understanding search skills.

But learning each other's language is a team effort, in which a dog has to have a natural interest in doing search work and learn how to explain to the handler what's going on, while the handler has to understand what exactly the dog is up to.

"What you want is intelligent disobedience. What that is, is the dog is working, and when you call the dog back, you want it to stop and look at you and say, 'I'm working here.' And you have to be able to read the dog's body language. This is a big part of

Canadian Search Dog Association member Dan Vas, right, and SESK SAR president Katia Bigney with her dog Happ after basic obedience training. Photo submitted the training. The dog has to be able to read the human, and the human has to be able to read the dog," Vas explained.

"Not all dogs are meant to be search dogs, and it's not a slight against the dog.

It's like not everyone is going to become a doctor, or a professional athlete, or have a beautiful voice. Some dogs just don't have it, and we have to respect it."

The training will also require handlers to have a certain level of fitness to be able to keep up with their dogs, plus they will need proper footwear and other gear and equipment.

"Depending on the weather, terrain, temperature, etc., the dog and humans may be limited to how long they can work. Conditioning is important for both human and dog," Vas said.

The training that the SAR dogs and their handlers will be going through will be similar to law enforcement canine training, except for the aggression part, which is excluded from the civilian course. Potential SAR dogs will learn how to track, locate articles in a ditch, laneways or alleys, and detect the scent of articles as well as humans in

open areas. Once the dogs are a bit more mature and established, they will also be trained to locate evidence, except for narcotics.

The dog nose is so much more powerful, which makes a properly trained dog a great companion and tool in search and rescue operations.

Once the dogs are ready they will attempt at getting certified through RCMP as civilian SAR canine units.

Vas pointed out that it would take about two years to get a dog trained, but it depends on how dedicated the handler is and how much time they have.

"What we minimally expect them to do is at least two to three nights of training for about hour-hour and a half, at least, a night. And of course Saturdays and Sundays you are expected to do training on your own time, lots of homework and you'd better practise," Vas said, adding that three of his dogs were trained by 15 months of age, but he was working with them every night to achieve those results.

The initial training will take place in the Estevan area.

The obstacle course will be built by May, when Vas is planning to come down to start the course if the health measures allow. The hope is to have training sessions organized every two months, and handlers will be practising with their dogs in between meetings.

The training is open to all Saskatchewan search and rescue members. If someone is interested in going through the training but is not a member yet, they can join their local SAR chapter. To have a dog certified, a handler has to be SAR member for at least two years, which will be about the time needed to get the animal ready for testing. To able to go on a search, members will also have to take a 40-hour basic searcher training course, which will be organized once the COVID-19 related restrictions are eased or lifted.

Up to six canine-handler teams can partake in a training session at a time, but if there is more interest in the province, there will be more training groups organized in the future and the location will be established accordingly.

Two Saskatchewan firms, including one from Oxbow, team up to provide additional COVID-19 testing

By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Nobel HSSE Management Ltd., based in Oxbow and Regina, and Saskatoonbased Quantum Genetix are teaming up to provide supplementary COVID-19 testing capacity within Saskatchewan.

The fee-for-service testing is being aimed at companies who are looking toward testing for their workforce, people who are about to travel internationally and need a negative COVID-19 test, or members of the public who are asymptomatic and are seeking a quicker testing option than what is offered through the provincial health system, which prioritizes people with symptoms.

Shirley Galloway, president and chief nursing officer of Nobel, said they will be offering the polymerase chain

reaction (PCR) testing, which is the same “gold-standard” level of testing used by the Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory.

This particular service is not offering the antigen quick test at this time. That test looks for antigens, and provides results very quickly, but can have a high false negative rate.

That means negative tests on the antigen test must still be confirmed by a PCR test like the one they will be offering.

“This is lab-based testing,” she said by phone from Oxbow.

Even a small amount of the virus’ RNA can be detected.

Quantum Genetix will be providing the lab testing and reporting, while Nobel will be doing the field collection, using qualified medical professionals in full personal protection garb to collect samples. These are the same swab-up-the-nose tests, known as nasopharyngeal swab collection, done by the

health system.

Galloway said they have testers for Saskatoon, Regina, Swift Current, Tisdale and southeast Saskatchewan, including Weyburn, Estevan and Oxbow for now, but they are looking for a few more.

Quantum is an agricultural genetics company in operation since 2003 and has been doing PCR testing within that field for 15 years now, she noted.

Galloway gave an example of a mining operation that had to shut down for four days, at great expense, after a few COVID-19 cases showed up. Their service will allow companies like that to quickly test their entire staff and get back up and running again.

“They can arrange to have one of our testers come out and do testing on asymptomatic individuals at the workplace, to ensure that people who are coming into the workplace are

COVID-free. The results are available in 24 hours, but we can do a 12-hour rush, if they want, but of course, that costs more money,” she explained.

Members of the public could either come to one of their locations for a test, or have a tester come to their house. An example would be if someone wanted to know if they were an asymptomatic carrier.

“We’re both Saskatchewan home-grown companies,” Galloway said. “Quantum Genetix started in Saskatchewan. They are Saskatchewan people, and so is Nobel. We started in Saskatchewan, and this venture is a wholly-owned Saskatchewan venture.”

As far as she is aware, they are the first companies to offer this service in Saskatchewan.

The new service will be available starting March 1, and can be booked either online or through a call to Nobel HSSE Management Ltd.

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The fight against bullying can’t end It’s great that we mark occasions such as Pink Shirt Day. Not that long ago, it wasn’t a thing. It wasn’t until a male Grade 9 student in Nova Scotia was bullied for wearing a pink shirt in 2007 that we started to mark the occasion.

Before too long, it grew to not only be a nationwide occasion, but an international concept, with schools and workplaces throughout the world marking Pink Shirt Day. But we can’t be content with anti-bullying efforts being confined to Pink Shirt Day and similar days that happen during the year.

Often we’ll have something one day or one week a year. We’ll pay attention to it in the days or weeks leading up to the occasion, and we’ll think about it in the days afterwards, but then we’ll get busy with all of the other things we have happening in our lives, and before we know it, we’ll return to our patterns from before Pink Shirt Day. The messages we heard and the lessons we learned will be forgotten, until the next similar day, or until next year.

We need to heed the messages of Pink Shirt Day, learn from them and apply them to our lives throughout the year.

It’s not that long ago that bullying was viewed as an unfortunate but almost accepted part of life. And we often viewed it as being

confined to schools.

Kids would be picked on, and they would hear responses, such as “suck it up” or “it will make you tougher.” Sometimes, when they would report the incident, or if they would retaliate, they would be punished, or they would get the same treatment as their tormentor.

And we would expect that this is something that would end as kids get older.

To an extent, those days are, thankfully, over. Fewer people view bullying as normal.

We no longer say that some people are bullied because they deserve it, or because they bring it on themselves. We no longer condone some who do it because they’re going along with the flow. And we encourage people to stop being bystanders on this issue.

These are all positive changes in the right direction.

We’ve also seen a greater awareness that bullying is not just a school issue. It’s an issue that extends to the workplace, into the community. It happens in families. It happens among adults.

It’s more prevalent in some aspects of life than others, but for many, it’s still there.

We’ve had a few Pink Shirt Day walks in Estevan, first through downtown Estevan when the walk was held in the spring, and then

at Affinity Place when the Pink Shirt Day was shifted to the winter.

It was great when you would see hundreds of pink-clad people, most of them school students, walking down Fourth Street. And you would hope that the messages they heard from the speakers would lead to some genuine change.

The idea of completely getting rid of bullying forever and ever is impossible. There will always be bullies, just like there will always be criminals.

But what you can do is take a hardline on bullying, so that those responsible know there will be consequences and that their actions won’t be tolerated.

But more importantly than anything else, it’s important to be there for the victims of bullying, to let them know they’re loved and people care for them. It’s critical to remind them that this isn’t their fault, and they don’t have to change for anyone.

And that’s a big part of the value of Pink Shirt Day. So yes, it’s great that there’s a Pink Shirt Day and other days that we say we won’t tolerate bullying, but it would be even better if we always had the same attitude that we have on Pink Shirt Day.

I was a bully, and I still regret it almost 20 years later I don't consider myself a bad person, but unfortunately, I can't say that I always was proud of myself.

I'm not sure how it happened and what was guiding me, but in my school days there were a few times that saw me on the mean side. I wasn't the one who would start the fights or who would generate the bullying campaigns, but I didn't end them either. And there were a couple of situations where I was among those bullying other kids.

Up to this day, I feel ashamed of myself, my attitude and my reactions. Even though later I apologized for my behaviour and we actually became good buddies with one of the girls my friends and I used to pick on back in high school, I still feel bad. There was no need for it and no reason to be the way we were. The kids that were bullied were quiet.

And we were aimlessly mean.

I don't think I had any reasons to be unkind, but I was. And I sincerely regret it.

I thought a lot about what made us choose other human beings as our targets, and why we needed to have targets, to begin with. There are several different social and psychological causes that turn kids into bullies. Sometimes it makes them feel stronger.

In some cases, they are bullied at home, and they return it at school. In other cases, it's just copying others' behaviour. Jealousy can also lead to bullying. It can be a protection mechanism that keeps others from bullying you.

I think in my case it was just hanging out with "the right crowd." Once we grew up, it turned out that none of us was a moron. We

Ana Bykhovskaia Twenty Lines About… all turned into responsible, kind and caring individuals, often putting others' interests before our own.

So what was going wrong with us in high school?

Last week I was honoured to interview Estevan Diversified Services participants – big anti-bullying advocates and supporters of Pink Shirt Day. Many of them know firsthand what it feels like to be bullied, and they stand up for others to make sure that bullying turns into an unacceptable relic.

When I talked to them I could feel their strength and passion, I saw that they cared about the cause and they knew how important it was to do as much as they can to make sure that they are there for others; that they are there, so others being bullied feel safe and strong enough to say, that it's not okay.

And when over 20 people told me that they were wearing pink on Pink Shirt Day for others, I thought that maybe that's what it was...

The system I grew up in didn't see bullying as something bad or out of order. When we did what we did, there was nobody to tell us it was wrong or right, or even slow us down and make us think. Kids were called to the principal's office for smoking in the bath-

room, but not for creating problems for their classmates (I learned after we graduated that our teacher knew everything that was going on, but in most cases, she allowed us to learn our lessons at our own pace). Nobody stood up for kids being bullied and told us to stop, so we continued to explore the world and the strings of relationships in it the way we knew.

I don't mean to justify my behaviour, but I'm glad to see that the social conscience has changed since those times. It seems that over the past 10-15 years, bullying, often pictured as a high school norm in movies and novels, has lost its strength and turned into an occasional rather than systematic problem.

Unfortunately, through my own mistakes and by making someone else feel bad, after all I learned that while the law of the jungles often instinctively takes over, it is not relevant in the world we built in the 21st century.

Almost 20 years later, I still feel ashamed of myself for behaving the way I did. Unfortunately, there is no way to rewrite the past. But at least I know what to teach my kids one day.

And maybe, it was that ugly experience, that abuse of privilege I had that motivated me to choose the peace and conflict university program later in life. And the understanding of how something that can be used to empower others is often used for the opposite, turning the world around into a battlefield, this first-hand knowledge made me reconsider my actions and priorities and later made me care more about others later in life.

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One hour, 45 minutes later…

It’s no secret that I’ve long been clamouring for longer city council meetings.

I’ve been critical in the past when council has taken the “set a speed record” approach to meetings, with sessions lasting 15-20 minutes, and half of the meetings spent on the inquiries portion, which often turned into show and tell time.

So I’m not going to be complaining when city council invited the media to be part of budget deliberations in January, or when their first regular meeting of the year went one hour and 47 minutes, or when the second meeting of the year on Monday night went an hour and 45 minutes.

Frankly, when you look at the agendas for those two meetings, they likely should have been around 1:45 each.The bonus part? Not much time was dedicated to turning inquiries into show and tell.

There were good presentations with good questions at these meetings. There were some important issues discussed. The city passed its budget. I gleaned some extra stories from the presentations.

Yes, I was in my happy place.

Those with short attention spans might not be too happy with a lengthy meeting.

The meetings this year haven’t had grandstanding or longwinded diatribes or unnecessary discussions of reports or other forms of verbal diarrhea. The topics that should have received discussion were discussed at length. Those that needed a quick motion and approval were dealt with accordingly.

It was how a council meeting should be.

The only thing that would have been nice would have been more responses to the city’s budget from members of the public.

But that has nothing to do with city council.

We knew that council meetings were going to have a different look following November’s civic election. Several members of council campaigned on a desire to see longer and more open council meetings. So when council decided to have two meetings most months instead of one, you knew that changes were coming with how meetings were run.

More questions. Possibly more items on the agenda. Better discussion.

You can have meetings that last too long. I remember when I first moved here, the meetings would often be three or even four hours in length. Budget meetings would be spread out over several meetings, and would last several hours each.

Those meetings weren’t a reflection of an excessive commitment to being open and transparent. Rather, it reflected a fractured council, where grandstanding and arguing in circles usually carried the day.

Two more quick notes about meetings when I first arrived.

They always started late. Usually 30-45 minutes late. And the council meetings often had projected times on the agenda. Usually they were wrapping up the “Original communications, delegations and petitions” portion of the meeting at the time they were supposed to adjourn.

It frustrated local residents and diminished interest in meetings.

Short meetings are bad. Excruciatingly long meetings are even worse.

For the most part, the previous council did a pretty good job at running the city. And the meetings were better in the final year of the term. Yes, there was just one meeting a month, but the discussion was better. However, the quality of the open council meetings are always part of the way in which the general public judges a city council. And a lot of nights in 2018 and 2019, those meetings were lacking.

It’s unlikely we’re going to see the next meetings flirt with the two-hour mark. Council will have two meetings each of the next five months.The next public meeting will be in less than two weeks.

If council continues to have 105-minute meetings when they’re meeting every second week, then you might have some people complaining about the meeting length. But a one-hour meeting twice a month? Nothing wrong with that.

Hopefully, this is the trend in the right direction. Hopefully the council members who included more open council meetings in their campaigns are satisfied; and more importantly, hopefully their supporters are happy, because they heard from people not happy with the meeting lengths.

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In the summer of 2020, the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM) introduced an exhibit named Inside-Out, with four outdoor installations at the Woodlawn Regional Park.

It proved to be such a big hit that they have brought Inside-Out back to Woodlawn, except with a new winter twist and a different artist.

Chantel Schultz, who is originally from Weyburn and currently working as an intern at the EAGM, has a couple of exhibits as part of Inside-Out. One is the near the shale pit adjacent to Fourth Avenue South, and the other is by the gazebo that’s near the Souris River in the main campground.

“Rather than taking something that would have been normally seen indoors and placing it outdoors, I thought it was a great opportunity to make something that needed the elements to make it all come together and to exist outside and then to recede back into the earth,” said Schultz.

She has created large ice sculptures that, from afar, look more like geological formations. As you get closer, you can see they have items inside of them. Those inclusions include kitchen scraps, coffee grounds, tea leaves and other items she has been collecting.

“And then they’re all suspended within these large ice columns,” said Schultz.

The items found in the ice sculptures are all organic, so they can compost back into the earth, providing nourishment for the soil.

She has been collecting and thinking about all of these materials as discarded remnants of things that she has been using for nourishment. Inside-Out was a great opportunity to include them into something by suspending them into these ice sculptures, giving them a new purpose.

Amber Andersen, who is the EAGM’s director-curator,

Chantel Schultz’s artwork is part of the winter version of the Inside-Out exhibit in Woodlawn Regional Park. Photo submitted by Chantel Schultz added that people have been thinking about what they can do to be physically and mentally nourished during the pandemic.

The idea was a big part of Schultz’s practice long before COVID hit, and has fed into this project.

“Something else that also occurred to me, too, when I was just visiting the sculptures, was that these materials were part of this ritual for me of making tea and all these other things that were providing nourishment,” said Schultz.

Schultz has had a couple of outdoor works before, but nothing made with the elements and subject to weather in this way.

Inside-Out was held last summer at Woodlawn as part of the EAGM’s effort to make art accessible to people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the time, the EAGM was closed to the public.

“Inside-Out became a play on words and it’s a play on concepts as well,” said Andersen. “What you would normally see indoors, inside an art gallery, you get to see outdoors.”

People had fun seeing something different, and the artists enjoyed the engagement from their art being in a different context.

“We wanted to see what a winter version of this would look like, and really playing with the elements has been challenging, but then using the elements in our favour has worked out as well,” said Andersen.

It’s been enjoyable to watch it come together and to see how Schultz worked with the ice.

The park is an ideal location to have Inside-Out as well, even during the winter months.

Even during the colder temperatures, there are people flocking to the park for hiking, snow-shoeing and crosscountry skiing on the trails.

“There has been such a huge push, I think, with parks and with tourism, within Saskatchewan, to embrace winter, and to try to get out and do different physical activity during that time. The park is a natural,” said Andersen.

“People are down there walking on the paths, and they’re wanting to get out and

see something different. And it’s such a beautiful backdrop.

Instead of having to transform four white walls, you have this beautiful, gorgeous shale pit in the background.”

Both Andersen and Schultz are pleased with how the exhibit has turned out. Andersen views this as a great way to get people to think about what they’re looking at, with ice and different layers.

“They’re a living sculpture, if you will, and so people get to see these different interactions of how the environment is going to change them,” said Andersen.

It’s also a great way to get out with friends and see something different now that the polar vortex deep freeze of earlier this month is over.

“It’s a comfortable way to go and see the works and it’s a great way to engage with art.

Of course, we are now open to the public, but it’s a fantastic way for us to still partner up with someone in the community,” said Andersen.

The winter edition of Inside-Out will be on display until March 31, or until the ice sculptures melt naturally.

Accident on Highway 9 north of Carlyle leaves one person dead On Feb. 22, at approximately 7:15 p.m., Carlyle RCMP responded to the report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on Highway 9 on the White Bear First Nation.

Initial investigation revealed a truck was travelling

south on Highway 9 when it allegedly struck the pedestrian who was walking on the southbound driving lane.

The 26-year-old driver, and lone occupant of the vehicle, stopped and attempted lifesaving efforts until emergency responders arrived on scene.

The 52-year-old male pedestrian was declared deceased on scene by EMS. An RCMP collision reconstructionist along with the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service also attended to examine the scene.

Alcohol or drugs are not

being investigated as factors in the collision at this time.

Both lanes of Highway 9 between the Bear Claw Casino Hotel and the entrance to Kenosee Lake reopened earlier Monday morning.

The collision is still under investigation.

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Arcola rancher brought newborn calves into his home to help them stay warm on a frigid February day Chris Lees had some special guests in his home Feb. 14, but it had nothing to do with Valentine’s Day. The Arcola-area rancher brought three newborn calves from his farm into his house, giving them a chance to warm up and stay out of the extreme cold.

The calves were born earlier in the day.

“We’re just starting to calve, and quite often a group of cows will just decide it’s the day to calve, and it’s a bit of a weather change,” L ees told the Mercury. “I guess they just decided the last day of the really cold weather, they were all going to calve.”

The barn was full and the hot box where the Lees would typically place calves to warm up also had no vacancies, so it seemed like the easiest thing to do was bring the three animals in the house, warm them up for a couple of hours, allow them to dry off and take

them back to their mothers.

“When they’re fresh born, they’re wet and they can freeze really quick,” said Lees. “A real good mom will get her calf up and going, but at 40 below, it’s tough on you and me, and we’re dressed for the worst weather possible.

“They’re out there in the elements, with wet hair and what have you, and they need to get dried off and they need to get warmed up.”

This isn’t the first time that he has brought newborn calves into his home, but he’s never had three in the house at the same time. In fact, he can’t recall having more than one calf in there.

Lees knows of other cattle farmers who have kept newborn calves in their homes or heated shops for a short period of time so the animals can stay warm.

“It’s our life and it’s our passion, raising cattle,

and you need to get these calves warmed up, and happy and healthy, so they can go back and be with their moms,” said Lees.

He compared it to having a dog or a cat in the house.

The calves are doing well now, and they’re happy the temperatures have warmed up. It was still pretty cold outside on Feb. 16 and 17, but it felt a lot warmer compared to -30 C with a stiff northwest wind.

Lees, who is the board president for the Canadian Western Agribition, sent a photo of the cattle to Agribition’s CEO, noting that housing the calves was his family’s activity for Valentine’s Day. The photo was then posted on social media, which brought lots of attention to Lees’ gesture.

He received a lot of phone calls in the days following the gesture for the three calves, but he was fine with the added attention.

Three newborn calves stayed warm in the home of Arcola rancher Chris Lees on Feb. 14. Photo by Chris Lees

Bienfait Fire Department looking to add wildland firefighting equipment The Bienfait Fire Department is looking to bolster its fleet of firefighting

equipment.

The department has started fundraising for a

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new wildland firefighting unit, which would provide the department with easier

access to fight grass fires.

Daniyale Lalonde, who is a member of the Bienfait Fire Department and the chairperson of the fundraising committee, said the department had more calls than normal last year, and many of those dispatches were for grass fires. The fire department is responsible for calls within town limits and the RM of Coalfields, but it also responds to calls through mutual aid in other municipalities.

“A lot of the times, we just can’t take our big trucks into places that we need to get to, to put out a grass fire,” said Lalonde.

If they were to take a truck to a grass fire site, it would risk damaging the unit.

Among the calls last year was a powerful grass fire south of Frobisher that scorched a large area and required a response from six

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fire departments in Canada and five from the U.S. While it’s not the only reason for seeking a wildland apparatus, Lalonde said it was a good reminder that this unit was needed.

“There were a lot of fire departments involved, and there really weren’t a lot of those wildland units that could get to those kinds of places,” said Lalonde.

A cost for the equipment has yet to be finalized.

The department is still looking at how they would build it and the prices. They’re looking at anywhere from $100,000 at the low end to over $300,000 for something with “all the bells and whistles,” Lalonde said.

They hope to purchase a unit for about $120,000, but they have to follow national standards for such a unit.

“We need to have a certain kind of tires that aren’t going to catch on fire and

they’re not going to puncture.

We need a certain chassis and we need a lot of things that just have to be up to code to go with their standards,” said Lalonde.

Everybody on the department would also need to learn how to operate it.

Several fundraisers have started or will be happening soon. Bienfait Fire is registered as a drop and go option with SARCAN. People can drop their recycling off at any SARCAN depot in the province and ask that the money be donated to the fire department.

A bottle drive will happen on March 13, starting at noon. Bienfait residents are asked to have their recycling on their front step or driveway before noon. Department members will collect the materials.

A raffle will follow on April 3, with more details to be announced at a later date.

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West End Radiators filling a need for Estevan Jason and Jessica Brandon saw a need, not just for Estevan, but for southern Saskatchewan: a new radiator shop, which would cut down on downtime for business owners and farmers.

The result is the arrival of West End Radiators in Estevan. The business, which has its head office in Winnipeg, opened locally in early January. This marks West End Radiators first location in Saskatchewan.

Jason believes it was time to “have a rad shop in town again.”

“West End Rad out of Manitoba, they were ready to expand into Saskatchewan,” added Jessica. “And since Jason has been ordering his cores from them for many years, they offered us (the chance) to manage the shop.”

Jason brings many years of experience dealing with radiators. He worked for his brothers at Prairie Gold Pumpjacks and Rad Repair, with oilfield work and a radiator shop all in one, but he thought it was time to concentrate on one business, so he parlayed his existing relationship with West End into this opportunity.

He also used to work for the Hank’s Rad Shop in Estevan.

Business has been very good thus far, he said.

“It ’s been picking up quite a bit here,” he said.

“It’s a slow process, but now

that we’re getting everything stocked up, we keep a lot of radiators in stock now, a lot more than what I could ever keep in stock.”

It took time to get set up with the shop and the sign at their location at 237 Third Street and take care of other jobs associated with setting up a business.

West End Radiators provides diesel particulate filters and other emissions cleaning that can be found on vehicles. They re-core radiators that can’t be replaced.

“We custom-make the cores in Winnipeg, and then they send them to me, and then I put them together,” Jason said.

The business also repairs the fuel tanks on semis if they’re leaking, they look after air conditioning condensers and handle any other tasks associated with oil coolers or radiators.

Jason tends to a lot of radiators for drilling rigs and service rigs, and has done a lot of work in semi-trailer units.

“A lot of the newer stuff has emissions (requirements) on it. They have filters, they get plugged up, and you have to clean them,” he said.

Jason and Jessica are currently the two employees of the Estevan business, and they hope to eventually add more staff members. Jason has had some late nights already, finishing up work

for customers.

“I like to have stuff done on time and on schedule,” said Jason.

Cal ls have come in from throughout southern Saskatchewan since they opened. The closest place to get any radiator work done would be Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and Yorkton.

Their customer base has been diverse, between the energy, transportation and agriculture industries.

And they can accommodate pickup trucks and small cars, although they haven’t had as many of those vehicles thus far.

“The agriculture around here is pretty big, too, so a lot of those guys were either ordering new rads through dealers, or sending them away to get fixed. The downtime was pretty huge. And that goes for everybody,” Jason said.

He enjoys helping people, and there is a sense of satisfaction when he is able to meet the specific needs of customers.

“A lot of these places, downtime is a big thing for them,” he said. “This is their bread and butter.”

“Helping them get up and going again (is big),” said Jessica.

Jason wishes he would have gone into business for himself a long time ago, and Jessica agrees that this was the right decision, and the right time to make the move.

Jessica and Jason Brandon are the local operators of the West End Radiators shop in Estevan. Photo submitted

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How Businesses Are Saving Money by Upgrading Their Storefronts When it comes to making your storefront inviting, modern, and aesthetically pleasing, there are a number of upgrades that you can make that are eligible under the Economic Development storefront and façade tax incentive. Eligible upgrades include projects like new signage, decals and canopies. Paving, architectural design and landscaping are also some of the other eligible upgrades.

When a qualifying business submits an application for the storefront/façade improvement incentive, it is reviewed by the Economic Development Board. If approved, the business will receive a property tax exemption equivalent to 75% of the cost of the improvement to a maximum of $10,000. The exemption will be applied in the next calendar year after the completion of the improvement and will be spread equally over three years.

“We developed these incentives with a couple goals in mind” explained Economic Development and Coal Transition Coordinator, Richard Sadick. “The program will not only help to improve the appearance of your building façade but will also improve the look of our streetscapes and provide a more welcoming environment to work, shop and live.”

So, here is your chance to take advantage of this opportunity to update your aging facility and make your store attractive, accessible and modern. Even small changes can have a great impact on how customers enjoy their shopping experience and your business.

To learn more about this incentive and the other incentives that are currently available, visit www. estevaneconomicdevelopment.ca Here you’ll find detailed information about the program and how to contact us if you have any questions. *Terms and conditions apply. All applications are subject to the approval of the Estevan Economic Development Board.

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A unique sale for Power Dodge Local vehicle dealerships have sold vehicles to a variety of locations, but Power Dodge in Estevan recently had a most unique sale.

The dealership sold a 2018 Dodge Durango RT to a customer named Dejvid Slakopovich in Slovakia. Brett Howie, a sales consultant at Power Dodge, said they were approached by a broker in the European nation who has a client, Slakopovich, who is a music producer.

“The guy said this was the kind of vehicle that he was looking for,” said Howie. “He wanted the RT with the hood scoop and the kind of sporty front end. We happened to have one at the price he wanted to be at, and then it was a matter of trying to negotiate arrangements and everything else, like payments.”

The broker, who sells mostly North American vehicles, even gave Howie a couple of links to his website in Slovakia. Those vehicles are mostly interesting ones that you normally wouldn’t see over there, Howie said.

“Something like the Durango is not sold in Europe,” said Howie, who noted it’s a well-equipped vehicle.

When a request like this one is received, Howie said his first instinct would be suspicion, because he wondered why someone in Slovakia would turn to Saskatchewan to purchase a vehicle.

“We talked with the guy, and we emailed quite a bit, back and forth, and it was a long exchange,

because his operating hours are when I’m sleeping, and vice versa,” said Howie.

But he kept asking questions and the sale fell into place.

“When we told him that this is what we require from him for payment and proof and everything, he never hesitated to provide anything for us,” said Howie. “Even when it seemed like we might hit a snag, the purchaser on the other side, Slakopovich, would not hesitate to call me.”

Often they had late in the evening or early in the morning conversations.

“We’ve all heard the horror stories of people being ripped off online, so it took a little longer for things to really come together, because we were being really cautious. The last thing I wanted to do is be the salesperson who was responsible for the dealership getting ripped off.”

If Howie thought at any time that the prospective buyer wasn’t serious, then he would have walked away from the deal. But Howie could tell the buyer was serious, and he proved to be easy to work with.

After the sale was finalized, and the cheque cleared, the Durango was loaded on a truck at the local dealership, and then it was taken to Houston, a central area for Global Dealership Exchange, the company used for shipping. It will then be shipped overseas.

This is, by far, the furthest away he has sold a unit. He has sold into several other Canadian

Power Dodge recently sold a vehicle to a customer in Slovakia. Photo submitted provinces, but it’s rare to ship a vehicle internationally.

Howie believes the broker found Power Dodge’s listing online.

The broker had reached out to a

couple others that were higherpriced, but Power Dodge had the vehicle he was looking for and the price he wanted for the customer.

A good working relationship

has now been struck between Power Dodge and their clients in Slovakia, and Howie has been sending pictures of trucks that could be of interest to them for future buyers.

EPS call volumes drop by 20 per cent in January The Estevan Police Service saw a 20 per cent decrease in the number of calls for service in January.

According to figures released at the Feb. 17 meeting of the Estevan board of police commissioners, the EPS had 611 calls for service last month, down from 766 calls in January 2019.

Among the crime numbers, the most noticeable decrease was in Criminal Code traffic violations. There were three such infractions in January, with one for an impaired exceed-related offence, and two for impairment by drug.

There were 10 such violations a year earlier, with

eight for impaired-related offences.

As for crimes against property, there were 19 in January, down from 41 the previous year. Mischief/willful damage complaints accounted for 14 of the calls, with theft under $5,000 (three) and break and enters to residences (two) the other infractions.

There were three calls under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, with one each for trafficking, possession and production. There were four such charges in January 2020.

As for crimes against the person, there were four in January, down from seven for the first month of 2020.

Three calls last month were for sexual crimes and one was for assault.

Police Chief Paul Ladouceur said the reduction in calls could be related to the pandemic, since the restrictions weren’t imposed until mid-March.

He also noted the EPS is starting to record call times, as opposed to just numbers.

“While the call volumes are somewhat down, we’re actually seeing our call times going up, because of some of the calls we’re responding to,” said Ladouceur.

Mental health calls, for example, require a considerable amount of time.

The call times were not

included in January’s report.

The EPS is working with the RCMP’s records management system for a system to give them the data.

• • • The monthly report for Special Constable Morgan Prentice, who is the bylaw enforcement officer, showed she had 104 calls in January, with animal calls (19), parking violations (27), unkempt property inspections (21) and taxi bylaw calls (18) accounting for the bulk of her activity. She had just two snow removal notices last month.

The police chief noted they have had issues with abandoned commercial properties, but those issues have

been resolved. Some of those businesses have head offices outside of the city.

“Most people, when they do get the notice, do comply.

There are some that don’t, and those are the ones that take a little longer,” said Ladouceur.

• • • Ladouceur also stressed his belief that front-line police officers should be among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

While the elderly, the most vulnerable and frontline healthc are workers should be top priorities, Ladouceur said officers should be higher up on the list.

“It makes no sense to me that I’m in the 50 (and

over) category, and I can get a vaccine prior to my members who are out there going and dealing with people, often not having the ability to social distance or the ability to isolate and stay away from somebody,” said Ladouceur.

When the EPS is arresting somebody, they don’t know if the suspect has COVID or not.

If a member of the EPS contracts COVID while on duty, they have the potential to infect a whole police service.

And if the EPS responds to an incident with an elderly person, the EPS doesn’t want to pass on COVID to that person.

From the desk of Lori Carr Vaccination Program Saskatchewan’s vaccination program continues to move ahead despite a limited number of vaccines.After reviewing our delivery plan, the Ministry of Health has added 11,000 additional health care workers to the priority sequencing previously established for Phase 1 of the Vaccine Delivery Plan.

This includes those who will be part of our vaccination teams, homecare or direct care providers, and other critical care areas.

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The goal of the immunization program is to protect the most high-risk and vulnerable in our communities. We have seen that the older an individual is, the greater the risk, and we are confident that this approach will help reduce illness and minimize deaths.

Phase 2 of the vaccination sequencing will focus on the general population in 10-year increments, starting with ages 60-69.Phase 2 will also target adults and staff in group homes for persons with intellectual disabilities, shelters, and clinically vulnerable adults as priority. Depending on the vaccine supply arriving in our province, this is scheduled to begin in April. An information campaign throughout the province will take place to keep the public informed.

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The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will start by attempting to contact seniors over 70 living in the community where a vaccination clinic is happening – directly – whenever possible.This will be done by working with the SHA’s digital health team. They will work through their list on the basis of age, starting with the very oldest first and working their way down. The SHA will also contact local leaders to share information and get it posted in places like community centres, grocery stores and post offices.

Direct contact isn’t the only way the SHA is reaching seniors. It’s also using traditional and social media to publicize its clinics. Seniors who meet the conditions can then call a number provided to make an appointment.

We are also planning to set up an online scheduling system on our website as well as using HealthLine 811 to book appointments.

The latest information is posted on www.saskatchewan.ca. And of course, you are welcome to reach out directly to our constituency office if you need further clarification.

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SaskPower handles the cold better than Texas

By Brian Zinchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

SaskPower has been supplying American power companies with 175 megawatts of power through interconnect to their grid.

According to SaskPower spokesperson Joel Cherry, speaking from Regina, that’s about as much as Saskatchewan is capable of sending.

There is one interconnect from Saskatchewan to the United States, located south of the Boundary Dam Power Station.

The United States has been dealing with the impacts of a polar vortex that brought Texas, in particular, to its knees. Wind turbines there froze up, and natural gas infrastructure, built more to handle temperatures in the 40 C range, lacks the insulation to deal with severe cold, resulting in freeze-ups that have reduced gas flow for both heating and power generation in the most energy-rich state in that nation.

Over the past few weeks, Saskatchewan has endured its own cold snap, but this is par for the course for SaskPower.

The Crown utility has a total system power generation capacity of 4,893 megawatts, if everything is running at 100 per cent. On Feb. 11, it was producing a peak of 3,722 megawatts.

Saskatchewan’s wind

turbines are better adapted for the cold than those in Texas, for example. But even they have their limitations.

Saskatchewan’s wind turbines shut down when the temperature (not the wind chill rating) is -30 C. Cherry said, “Typically when you have temperatures that low, there's not a tonne of wind anyway. But during the cold period we've experienced here, when the temperature is below -20 but above -30, we were still getting some productivity out of those turbines.

“There was the occasional instance of them having to shut down because the temperature was below -30, and there have been times, of course, where we had low output just because there's been low winds.”

He noted that in the southwest portion of the province, temperatures came up above -30 C during the day and wind power was generated. But they dropped below that in the evenings.

“It depended on the day whether we had any wind or not so the winds were kind of more of a factor here than the temperatures.”

He added, “It’s usually during the day when you have higher winds, in any case.”

Asked how Saskatchewan’s wind production has been during the cold snap, Cherry replied, “During the last two weeks, SaskPower’s hourly averaged wind power

production was 86 megawatts, out of a total capacity of 241 megawatts. For comparison, the average wind production for SaskPower’s wind farms during the past two winters (December-March) has been 92 megawatts.

“Wind facilities do have a lower output during periods of extreme cold because they tend to coincide with lower winds.

“It’s important to note that this is the expected operation of these facilities. As you know wind is an intermittent power source reliant on weather conditions and so there will necessarily be periods of low output. The emissions-free power generated by these facilities helped to keep our grid stable and reliable during the cold weather, and SaskPower is satisfied with their performance.”

He also pointed out: “It is an intermittent source, so you're never going to be getting 100 per cent of the theoretical capacity out of them unless you have perfect wind conditions at all times, which is not the case, even in a windy place like Saskatchewan.”

The bulk of Saskatchewan’s power generating capacity is thermal, from burning coal and natural gas.

“Over the last couple of weeks, our grid has been quite stable. There hasn’t been any risk of outages because of lack of capacity. All of our major units are available,” he said.

The new Chinook Power Station, which is natural gasfired, was down briefly in late January, before the cold snap happened.

“Throughout the cold, we’ve had most of our units running, definitely. We haven’t had all them running at all times. But our system plan is to account for these sort of conditions, the weather. And so we’ve been optimizing our utilization of our units.”

Asked if SaskPower is susceptible to a power grid crash like what’s happened with Texas, which has its own grid, separate from the rest of the continent’s major power grids, Cherry explained that Texas’s infrastructure is not built to accommodate this sort of cold weather, whereas ours is optimized to meet cold conditions.

“Our units are designed to be protected from the cold.

They have stuff down there, like generating units, that are pretty much exposed to the elements. Ours are largely indoors,” Cherry said.

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SaskPower has its own insulated, self-sufficient grid, with interconnects to its neighbours as part of a larger grid. Cherry said, “We always make sure we have enough contingency built into the system, that even if our largest single facility went down, we'd have enough power to cover everyone off. Those are the sorts of things we take into account when we're planning.

“And if we got to the point where we didn't think we had adequate capacity to have that contingency in the system, to make sure we were certainly able to keep the grid stable, and to meet the needs of all of our customers here, we would cut off those exports. But because, right now, the grid is stable, and we have our units all available, we're able to meet the need here and export some of that power south.”

SaskPower has, in recent years, had to import power from its neighbours due to the province’s own issues. Cherry noted that in December 2018, frost on power lines meant a widespread blackout. The province brought in power at

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“We’ve been a net exporter for a little while now,” Cherry said.

And that power isn’t free, either. Cherry said it is all done with the economics in mind.

Some of those economics are the price of natural gas, and the carbon tax applied to natural gas and coal, as coal “is more heavily exposed to the carbon tax” due to being a higher emission fuel source.

Currently there is a 200-megawatt wind farm under construction just outside of Assiniboia. That wind farm, which will have up to 59 wind turbines, is expected to be completed this year.

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Coldest Night fundraiser a hit for Choose Life The Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser for Choose Life Ministry on Saturday in Estevan proved to be a hit.

A total of nine teams and 55 participants registered. The Estevan Leisure Centre served as the start-finish line for the event, with participants given the option of walking two or five kilometres. Most of the walk occurred in south Estevan.

Rather than having everybody start at once, walkers were sent off every few minutes in groups of 10, in order to allow for social distancing.

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Shelley Boyes pointed out that two teams from Manitoba did the walk in that province, and one participant walked in B.C. The Coldest Night of the Year wound up raising more than $17,000 for Choose Life, and donations can be made until March 31.

“It was an amazing event,” said Boyes. “Participation was great and the weather was great, and everybody seemed to enjoy the event.”

Some of the participants walked as individuals or as couples.

Walkers received a Coldest Night of the Year mask.

Those who raised at least $150 received a toque and those who cleared $1,000 received a button.

Had the event happened a week earlier, it might have occurred on the coldest night of the year, thanks to the extreme cold that gripped southeast Saskatchewan for much of the first half of the month.

But the temperatures have warmed up considerably in the southeast in recent days, and Boyes is thankful for that.

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“When we’re out on the streets in February, walking, (it helps us) just to see what these people go through in trying to survive when it’s the coldest night of the year,” said Boyes.

She expects that Choose Life will offer a Coldest Night of the Year walk in Estevan again next year.

“People were really excited about the event and about expanding next year, and we’ve already had people say they would join again next year,” said Boyes.

The money raised will go to Choose Life Ministry’s programs at the Homestead for Hope. The homestead is located in an old stone house in the Gainsborough area, where young women receive treatment for life-controlling issues.

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Estevan Diversified Service clients stand up against bullying On the last Wednesday of February, many people across Canada put on pink shirts that to show their stand against bullying.

The tradition started in Nova Scotia almost 15 years ago in support of Chuck McNeill, a Grade 9 student who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. The idea soon was picked up by other provinces and spread across the country.

Now the anti-bullying day is marked in many countries on different dates.

Members of the Estevan Diversified Service (EDS), many of whom have been bullied at some point in their lives, have always been strong advocates against bullying. This year they took their campaign even further than raising awareness.

“We are really trying to focus this year on … how we can lift each other up, the opposite of tearing each other down in bullying. We are trying to focus on the positive, on what we can do that’s positive,” said Roberta DeRosier, who is the program co-ordinator at EDS. “The awareness is already there. So how do we get it to go forward now? How do we build

each other up?”

The Estevan Mercury reached out to EDS members and asked them about their part in the campaign. We are publishing their thoughts about Pink Shirt Day and bullying in this Pink Shirt Day special section of the paper.

EDS members and staff spent a lot of time talking about the anti-bullying day prior to Feb. 24. They also did some crafts and decorated masks as a part of the conversation. On Pink Shirt Day, they focused on what they could do to make others feel good. They also had some video sessions to enhance the discussion.

“We found some videos related to lifting each other up and how bullying day came to be,” said Sara Hollingshead, who is a direct support professional with EDS. “We watched videos, then we discussed them and the ideas that came out were amazing. And I think that’s something that they are definitely going to start doing. Not that they aren’t already doing it,” Hollingshead said.

“I think all of our guys have awareness

about (bullying) already because they’ve been through it. If you ask any one of them, they had things happen to them. They were bullied or picked on … so now it’s going forward and saying okay, now not only how do we create awareness and stop it, but also how do we change it?” added DeRosier.

While Pink Shirt Day helped to raise awareness, DeRosier said they believe it’s not enough and now communities need to find ways to improve the situation. And EDS members are doing their best to help each other, build each other up and also stand up for others who are being bullied.

“We also focused on what do you do if you see someone being bullied. And they were all like, ‘I’d stick up for them because no one stuck up for me.’ It was very touching because they all have stories. And I think having a day like this really helps them to get their stories out and realize that they are not alone, that while bullying is not okay but there are ways that we can move past it and build ourselves up stronger,” Hollingshead said.

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Alynne Fitcher I’m wearing a pink shirt to stand up to bullying. We need to be the support of others who are bullied.

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I wear a pink shirt every year to stand up for people who are being bullied.

Everybody should stand up for people who are being bullied.

Mary Styre I’m wearing pink every year (to attract attention to) bullying. One person was mean to me.

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I’m wearing a pink shirt because there are so many troubles, and there is so much bullying and it’s not nice.

Michael Tymchuk I’m wearing a pink shirt to (one day get rid of) bullying. I’d like people to be nice to people and be friends.

Melvin Reid I participate in Pink Shirt Day every year because I don’t like people bossing other people around.

Corey Perkowitsch I’m wearing a pink shirt because of the bullying that’s going on. It’s important for me to participate to help other people who are being bullied.

Allan Crawford I’m wearing pink for Pink Day. I’m marking this day so nobody could make fun of me.

Stuart Minchin Stuart participates in the Pink Shirt Day campaign and wears a pink shirt asking people to “be kind” to each other.

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Greg Bottomley I’m wearing a pink mask because I’m showing there is no need to bully us (and others). It’s really rude to push people around, take lunch kits and make fun of them. And if you can’t take it away, how is that person going to feel.

It hurts. No bullying should be tolerated in schools, people should be respected.

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I decided to wear a pink sweater because I want to stand up to bullying.

I think bullying is wrong.

I’ve been bullied all my life and I want to help others who are being bullied.

I’m wearing a pink shirt for people who get bullied.

When I was in the Comp., I got bullied by a person, and he wouldn’t leave me alone and it was very hard.

So I had to do something to deal with bullying.

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Candace Mack

Murray wears pink every year to stand up for others who are being bullied

Candace wears pink and does her best to support those who are being bullied.

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I know about Pink Shirt Day, but I don’t wear pink.

Many people wear pink around, but I don’t like pink.

Grant is wearing pink to attract attention to bullying problems and also to support others who are being bullied.

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Dorothy Johner

I support Pink Shirt Day which deals with bullying. It’s important for me to support it along with others.

I’m wearing pink to help people.

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I like to treat people right and treat people even, that’s why I participate in Pink Shirt Day.

Lee joins the Pink Shirt Day campaign to stand up for those who were bullied and to attract attention to the problem.

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Megan put on a pink sweater to attract attention to bullying issues and to stand up for others.

Julia is wearing a pink shirt as a symbol of her supporting others who are being bullied.

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Bradley participates in Pink Shirt Day activities to attract attention to bullying and help others.

I mark Pink Shirt Day every year and wear pink so others don’t get bullied.

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Alongside friends, Darcy partakes in annual antibullying campaigns to raise awareness about problems related to bullying.

I’m wearing pink on this occasion to deal with bullying and harassment, one way or the other, be it a person’s religion or (race), sexuality or whatever. Other people think that they are getting a kick out of it, but it’s not funny. It’s (crazy).

Rita Gaetz I’m wearing pink because of the day. I like it and I like when others wear pink.

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I’m wearing pink because some people don’t understand why bullying (is bad). They always beat up others, and there are no cops around to help them out. And if we don’t help everybody else who helps you what`s the use being there.

That’s my way to (attract attention) to bullying.

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Police and ambulance called to west Estevan Local emergency crews had a prolonged response to a situation in west Estevan on Saturday.

Officers were called to a disturbance on the west side of the city at about 3:30 p.m.

As police gathered details about the incident, they determined a 36-year-old woman had been involved in a domestic disturbance at a residence. She then left the scene in a vehicle.

Information obtained also led police to believe she may be suffering from a medical issue.

A number of investigative techniques were utilized in attempts to locate her including the use of an EPS crisis negotiator, who was able to make contact with her via cell phone.

Spike belts were deployed in certain areas to prevent the vehicle from escaping the area, but ultimately weren’t used.

Officers were able to locate her and were successful in taking her safely into custody. She was transported to hospital for examination and treatment.

Three charges have been laid against the woman: one for assault stemming from the domestic incident. She has also been charged for assaulting a peace officer and obstructing a peace officer.

After being released from the hospital, she was held in police custody and made a court appearance Monday morning.

The woman was subsequently released with conditions.

Her name will not be released due to the nature of the investigation.

In addition to the heightened police presence in the area, with officers and police vehicles, two ambulances were at the scene.

Members of the Estevan Police Service were called to an incident in west Estevan on Saturday.

Traffic stop results in weapons and drug charges A traffic stop that occurred in northeast Estevan on Feb. 19 resulted in multiple charges.

A 32-year-old Estevan man, who was a passenger in the vehicle, is facing multiple weapons-related charges, which include possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a prohibited weapon. All three charges are under the

Criminal Code.

This subject is also is facing a charge under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act for possessing open alcohol in a vehicle.

He was released on conditions for court in April.

A 34-year-old woman, who was also a passenger in the vehicle, was charged for possession of methamphetamine under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. She was released on an ap-

pearance notice for court in April.

The driver of the vehicle was released from the scene, but also faces two Traffic Safety Act charges of operating an unregistered vehicle and driving contrary to his driver’s licence restrictions.

In other recent police news, members were called Feb. 15 for a break and enter in progress at a residence on the north end of the city. Members arrived and found the residence to be secure. The matter is under investigation.

A report of a possible found drug was called into the police. The substance was found in a rental property by the property owner and turned over to police for safe disposal.

Police received a 911 hang up call at a residence in south central Estevan.

A family disturbance was found to be the reason for the call. One person had left prior to police arriving. The matter was resolved without further police involvement.

Officers were called to a disturbance in north Estevan on Feb. 17, in which a 20-year-old Estevan man was arrested for an assault.

He was transported to the police station and released on conditions later in the night. The matter remains under investigation.

Members were called to the 1200-block of Sixth Street for a report of traffic speeding through the construction zone. The city was working on a water break and there was one-lane traffic. Police want to remind the public to slow down in affected areas so that all motorists and city staff stay safe.

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of the city. On arrival members spoke to two people. No criminal offence occurred and the situation was mediated.

Officers are investigating a report of an identity theft. A local person was concerned that a family member had obtained personal information, which is suspected to have been used fraudulently. The matter remains under investigation.

Police received a complaint of criminal harassment. The matter is still under investigation. The victim was receiving unwanted social media messages.

Members received a complaint of a disturbance in the east end. Police attended and one of the parties had already left for the evening. Nothing criminal was reported so the matter was resolved for the evening with no further police action required.

Police responded to a report of suspicious activity around a local business on Feb. 18. Nothing was missing but cameras picked up good images of the subject.

Police want to remind homeowners and business owners to make sure their property is secured. This matter is still under investigation.

Officers arrested a 29-year-old Estevan man f o r p o s s e s s i on o f m e t h and breaching conditions of his release order. Police had attended the subject’s residence to see if he was

complying with his courtordered conditions. He was remanded for court on Feb. 22.

Police are investigating a hit and run to a vehicle that was parked on the street near the corner of 14th Avenue and Fourth Street.

The matter remains under investigation.

Officers witnessed a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of King Street and 13th Avenue. Both vehicles were not able to be driven due the accident and were towed from the scene.

No injuries occurred but the individuals were shaken from the accident. The driver of one vehicle was charged under the Traffic Safety Act with failing to yield the right of way when turning left.

Police attended to the St. Joseph’s Hospital’s emergency department at the request of hospital staff. An Arcola male attended in an intoxicated state and was unable to care for himself. He was arrested and lodged in police cells and was released Feb. 19 when sober.

Officers made several traffic stops Feb. 19, looking for impaired drivers. Several mandatory breath tests were completed roadside and all motorists passed. Approximately 200 vehicles were checked the following night and no impaired drivers were located. Police want to thank the public for being responsible and planning a safe ride home.

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Woodlawn Golf Course hosts Birdie Basics The TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club hosted a Birdie Basics program for young golfers for the first time on the weekend.

Woodlawn head pro and general manager Amanda Minchin said Birdie Basics is geared towards children ages three to six, and is based on storytelling and play. Lessons revolve around the program’s mascot, Birdie.

Kids learn cue words based on movements and golf skills. The kids get their own playbook that shows Birdie learning not only golf skills but life skills.

Four groups participated on the weekend with two-day sessions. Participants had to follow all COVID-19 rules with masks and social distancing.

Seventeen kids and three coaches participated.

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Carnduff Curling Club wins provincial contest The Carnduff Curling Club has received a boost after winning a provincial contest.

Carnduff finished first in the Affinity Credit Union Season of Curling competition. The Stoughton Curling Club was second and the Swift Current Curling Club came in third.

To enter, clubs submitted a video with players explaining what curling means to them.

In the case of Carnduff, they not only answered the question and had footage of the four-sheet rink, but they had music playing in the background, as members explained that curling offers a sense of community, a chance to play a sport for everyone, exercise, teamwork, competition and socializing.

Jodie Wall, the recreation director and facilities manager with the Carnduff Rec. Board, said they decided to enter the contest for fun, to promote the sport and get excitement going since the rink was open just briefly in 2020-21. “ We h a ve ve r y f e w things that we can get the community excited about pertaining to curling, so it was nice to have something directed for it,” said Wall.

The video turned out great, with members who stepped up and helped out, she said.

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Open bowling still an option at Estevan Bowl Estevan Bowl hasn’t had any league play since November due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s still a place where people can come and enjoy open bowling.

O wner Dave Rosenbaum said there are some restrictions, so social distancing is required between groups. Lanes 1 and 4 are open for 10-pin bowling, and 7 and 10 can be used for five-pin bowling. “ We can have up to four people on a lane,” said Rosenbaum. “Each lane has their own table for the bowlers to sit at when they’re not bowling.”

Open bowling is available starting at 4 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

“We get lots of bookings for what we can take,” said Rosenbaum.

He asks that people phone ahead and book a lane because of their reduced capacity, especially on Friday evenings and on week-

ends. Their quietest days are typically from Monday to Wednesday.

The customers have been ver y understanding about the rules and regulations that Estevan Bowl has to operate under, including masks and social distancing.

League numbers were close to previous years before they were shut down at the end of November. While the provincial government has extended restrictions on activities such as leagues for team sports until March 19, Rosenbaum said they hope league bowlers are patient and would come back if given the chance to resume play.

“Lots of league bowlers that we talk to are anxious to come back,” said Rosenbaum.

League play would traditionally wrap up at the end of April, which would mean Estevan Bowl would have a short schedule to finish the season if the provincial government allows leagues

to resume next month. If the majority of bowlers wanted to play into May or June, then Estevan Bowl would accommodate those wishes.

As for the other parts of their operations, the EB’s restaurant is open for meals, but they have to do social distancing between tables.

Their take-out food operation is doing well, and they have pickup available for customers.

VLTs are open as well, but food or drink is not allowed in the VLT lounge.

Rosenbaum said they would traditionally be really busy with leagues, alley bookings, restaurants and catering. Even when they’re at capacity, it doesn’t seem as busy as they would normally be. “ We’re not going to shut our doors or anything like that,” said Rosenbaum.

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Prior to the season being shut down at the end of November, they were doing pretty well.

“We’re always looking for new members,” said Wall. “ We would love to be able to curl more than what we do. We have one solid league night and we’ve got an afternoon curling

program for anyone that’s available to come in the afternoon. It’s mainly been seniors, but it’s not limited to seniors.”

Typically during the season, they would be open three days a week, and they would also be open for rentals and there would be bonspiels. They have had junior programs in the past, but this year, due to COVID and a lack of coaching, they didn’t have the program.

A return of their junior program will be a goal for next season, she said.

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MLA Lori Carr fields questions from council

Nile Beaulieu was with his father Cole at the swings at the Hillcrest Play Park on Saturday afternoon. It was a beautiful day in Estevan, encouraging many families to enjoy time outdoors. And compared to the frigid temperatures of a few days earlier, the warm weather felt even better.

Photo by David Willberg

Fire department reminds of ice fishing safety after an incident The long weekend wasn’t uneventful for the fire department.

Estevan Fire Rescue Service members were called out to an accident at Rafferty Dam at about 4 p.m. on Feb 14. A propane tank caught on fire south of Hitchcock at the reservoir. Fire crews responded immediately, but the call was quickly updated as the fire was extinguished.

“Crews continued to respond in a non-emergent mode just to ensure that the

fire was indeed extinguished,” said Estevan Fire Chief Dale Feser.

“What we found was that the exterior heater has fallen over and started on fire, and the residual propane had burned off and caused minimal damage to the structure.”

A lot of people enjoy ice fishing these days, and Feser asked them to remember the basic safety tips while using secondary heater appliances.

“You want to observe the manufacturer’s recom-

mendations and clearance distances, especially with the propane-fed and the woodfired appliances.

“Carbon monoxide (CO) detection device is a good idea inside the ice fishing shack. If it’s not properly vented, carbon monoxide build-up will occur.”

Feser added that just recently two people died in Manitoba as a result of CO poisoning which happened in their fishing shack.

“Always ensure that appliances are working properly;

that you are observing the clearance distance of one metre or three feet; that no accidental fires occur; and that there is carbon monoxide detection inside the ice fishing shack.”

The fire department also received several calls in regards to vents icing up this week.

Feser reminded the public to be very careful if they have to go up on the roof to free their vents or call a local tree service company that is providing that service.

Members of Estevan city council were able to direct questions to Estevan MLA Lori Carr during Monday night’s meeting.

Questions not only dealt with issues facing the community, but Carr’s work in the legislature and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Councillor Shelly Veroba started off by asking Carr about basing COVID restrictions on the number of cases in the area, rather than the provincial total. Veroba noted that there were just two active cases in South East Zone 4, which includes Estevan, on Monday.

Zone 4 covers a large area had has a population of more than 31,000 people.

“I’ve been hearing from quite a few people in the southeast. Basically they feel very restricted when they have a low case number,” said Veroba.

Carr said it’s a question she has heard before, and it’s something Carr said she has advocated for because our case load is so low. But many believe that we’re in this together as a province, so the same rules should apply across the province.

If restrictions were eased or lifted here, there could be more people coming here.

“That’s how the virus travels. Right now it’s not happening that way, but it’s something that I do continue to advocate for, simply because of the great work that’s been happening in the south and our low numbers,” said Carr.

Veroba countered there’s

a social responsibility of each person to ensure that people don’t put others at risk.

Councillor Veroba also wanted to know about access to mental health. She hears from people who are looking for help but have to wait four or five months, unless they are going to harm themselves, in which case they receive immediate attention.

Carr said the province is always looking for more psychologists within the province, but she’s not sure if they have any openings within the region.

“It is something that we’re continuously hearing about, so we continue to try to recruit those professionals within the entire province,’ said Carr.

The province has seen an increase in people looking for services and it’s put pressure on community-based organizations, who have stepped up to meet initial needs.

Mental health, addictions and Carr’s work as social services minister also came up. Councillor Kirsten Walliser wanted to know about housing, community living, people with disabilities and child protection.

Carr said the budget in April will provide answers to those questions.

“I actually have had the opportunity to be in contact with some of our community-based organizations and have had meetings with them,” said Carr.

Through these meetings, it helps the government to become aware of any needs or gaps within the system, or requests that might come up.

Walliser addressed the opiate crisis and overdose deaths in the province. Carr said a one size fits all approach doesn’t work, so they continue to collaborate with stakeholders across the province.

“One of the key actions that we’ve actually taken regarding overdoses specifically is the implementation of the take-home naloxone kits, and since that program actually began in 2015 … more than 9,900 kits have been distributed, and unfortunately, 5,400 of those have been in the 2020-21 year,” said Carr.

More than 11,600 people have completed training on these kits, so they know how to administer them.

Councillor Tony Sernick wanted to know the latest on the legal battle against the carbon tax.

“We’re hoping to get some type of a judgement … within the month of February, but of course it is at the Supreme Court, and we’re kind of at the whim of when they’ll make their decision,” said Carr.

Mayor Roy Ludwig, meanwhile, wanted an update on the future of carbon capture and storage, especially with Units 4 and 5 to retire.

A decision is still a few years away, she said.

“At that point in time, we’ll weigh all the measures, obviously, between all of the different types of fuel that needs to be put in to make those work,” Carr said.

The price of natural gas will probably go up in the next three years, and Carr said that will probably “work in our faovur” when it comes to carbon capture and storage.

Carr offered her congratulations to the four new members of council, and applauded the work of the previous and the current council on economic development efforts. She is confident that a really good project will stick soon, which will result in diversification for communities.

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Candlelight skiing at Moose Mountain Provincial Park a great winter activity

By Laura Kish Candlelight skiing has been going on at Moose Mountain Provincial Park for the past 10 years, although there were a few years during that time in which the event was not held.

Normally the candlelight skiing is held only once every winter, but this year the park is offering it three times so that there are more dates to choose from, and not everyone has to come on the same night. This will cut down on the crowds and will make it easier for people to social distance due to COVID-19.

This annual event attracts visitors from far and wide. “ We have had skiers travel from a few hours away, and it makes for a great reason to come and stay in the park at the Kenosee Inn and make a weekend out of it,” explains

Ainsley Sauter, park administrative supervisor at Moose Mountain Provincial Park.

There is no charge as long as you have a valid park entry permit. Permits are valid all year round, so if someone didn’t purchase one in the summer or they threw it out, a day permit is $10 per vehicle.

“All ages take part. We’ve had skiers come out with infants strapped to their backs,” explains Sauter.

Many restrictions are in place due to COVID-19 as compared to other years.

Sauter goes on to explain: “Other than having three dates to choose from to thin out the number of visitors each night, another change is that there is no longer hot chocolate/hot dogs available.

We also ask that visitors keep the proper social distancing from other visitors in the parking lot and on the trails.

We make each group wait un-

til the group ahead of them is far enough ahead before they can go, and there is a strict flow of traffic on the tracks to avoid people running into each other. You stay on one track going out, and come back on the opposite track.”

The trail is a total of 3.2 kilometres to shelter 1 and back.

“If you do not have cross country skis, we will allow walkers/snowshoes on the trail for this event only. For this event we ask walkers and snowshoers to stay in the middle, off to the side or wherever they can keep off the set ski tracks and keep their distance from other groups. Any other time, we have designated walking and snowshoe trails elsewhere in the park,” explains Sauter.

Some other stipulations to keep in mind: dogs and other pets are not allowed for this event. There are cross

country ski rentals available at the Kenosee Inn on a firstcome, first-serve basis only.

There are no pre-bookings or reservations. It costs $15 per day day and cash only.

People do not need to register for this event, it is a come-and-go activity.

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In a news release, CF Sunrise said all communities want a healthy and vibrant local economy. Setting the stage for that thriving business sector can be achieved with creative ideas, hard work, community support and a little help from “those in the know” about economic development.

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Mary Kowalski 1933 - 2021 Mary Janet Kowalski, late of Estevan, SK and formerly of Regina, SK passed away on Thursday, February 11th, 2021 at the Pasqua Hospital, Regina, at the age of 87 years. Mary was born in Estevan on September 11, 1933, the first daughter born to Louis and Mary (Wilczek) Kowalski. She attended school for Grades 1 to 3 in Estevan and then the Ontario School for the blind in Brantford, Ontario from the age of 10 to 20 years old.

She moved to Regina in July of 1954 and had a long career at the General Hospital, retiring in June of 1992. She moved to the Creighton Lodge in Estevan on August 9, 2020, where she resided until her passing.

Mary was a kind, independent and strong person. She was very involved with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. She was an avid sports fan, particularly with the Toronto Blue Jays and Saskatchewan Roughriders, and enjoyed competing in curling and bowling, where she won many trophies. She was very devoted to her faith and enjoyed visiting with family and friends, all of whom will greatly miss her.

Mary is lovingly remembered by her sister-in-law Shirley, numerous nieces and nephews and her many wonderful friends.

Mary was predeceased by her parents Louis and Mary Kowalski and her brothers – Charlie (Phyllis), Alfred (Violet), Morton (Betty), Louis, Johnny, Joseph, Kenneth (Valerie), George (as an infant), Edward, Ronald, and her sister Doreen (Barry) Duncan.

The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff and residents at the Creighton Lodge for their kindness and care.

A Private Memorial Service was held on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Joan Fingler presiding.

An Interment will be held in the summer.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mary to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) or a charity of your choice.

Hall Funeral Services in Estevan is caring for Mary’s family – Deb Heidinger, Funeral Director.

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Benita Brennan 1926 – 2021 We are saddened to announce the passing of Benita Brennan on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home just a week shy of her 95th birthday.

Benita was born in Russia on February 27, 1926 to Berthold and Ottilie Biberdorf. The family emigrated to Canada when Benita and her younger brother, Arnold, were very young children.

Benita married Fred Meyer and three children were born to this union; Carl, Eileen, and Allan. They lived on a farm south of Frobisher where Benita worked hard growing a garden, milking cows, helping with harvesting as well as many other household and farming chores. She also worked occasionally in the Frobisher restaurant and later operated the restaurant with her younger sister, Alma. Fred and Benita sold their farm and retired to Oxbow where they enjoyed town life. Benita worked at the Bow Manor Restaurant and Meals on Wheels. After Fred passed in 1992 she married Richard Brennan. Benita and Richard continued to live in Oxbow for a few years. They then chose to live in Estevan where they had a cozy little house. Later they moved to Creighton Lodge where Richard passed in 2010.

Benita loved to visit with friends and family so Covid 19 was difficult for her as she was no longer able to spend time with the people that she enjoyed.After her stroke in September of 2020 Benita moved to the Estevan Regional Nursing Home where she was still learning to adjust to her new life.

The family appreciates the care and kindness given to her by the staff at the Nursing Home.

Benita was predeceased by her parents; her son Carl, and her brother Arnold.

Benita is lovingly remembered by her sister, Alma; sister-in-law Barbara; daughter Eileen (Al); son Allan (Norma) and daughter-in-law, Joyce. She is also mourned by her eight grandchildren, Leslie Manz, Pat Hiebert (Howard), Leigh Byblow (Corinne), Kelsey Meyer (Michael), Kohl Meyer, Morgan Meyer, Shelby Meyer (Dalton), and Montanna Meyer and four great grandchildren; Carter, Noah, Nicole, and Madeleine and numerous nieces and nephews as well as countless friends.

Eileen and Allan would like to extend a very special thank you to Bernice Miller and Sandra Euteneier for being with our mother during her final hours.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and the interment of her ashes will be in the Oxbow Cemetery.

In memory of Benita, memorial donations may be made to Creighton Lodge, 1028 Hillcrest Dr., Estevan, SK S4A 1Y7 Hall Funeral Services, Estevan is caring for Benita's family - Yvonne Clark, Funeral Director.

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Farm ServiceS Zachary E. Gessner 1993 - 2021 It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Zachary Gessner, late of Regina and formerly of Estevan, SK on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in Regina at the age of 27 years.

Zach will leave an emptiness in the hearts of those he leaves behind. Zach is survived by his parents, Stan and Barb; sister, Kyra; and the family dogs which he loved so much, Lily and Kali; Nan, Norma Doerr; Grandpa and Grandma, Charlie and Kay Gessner; uncles Bob Doerr (Colinda), Clayton Gessner (Debbie Harrison), Greg Gessner (Brenda); aunties Connie (Larry) Wingert, Jackie Gessner (Russell Cayzer). Zach will be forever in the hearts of his numerous cousins and many friends, as well as all of the people that stepped up to help him out.

Zach was predeceased by his Papa, Don Doerr.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Zach’s life will be held when it is once again safe to gather together as family and friends.

In memory of Zach, memorial donations may be made to the Estevan Humane Society, Box 1095, Estevan, SK, S4A 0M1.

Zach’s family would like to express their gratitude for the countless acts of kindness that they have received following the loss of their loved one. So many have helped ease the pain of our loss and it all has been greatly appreciated.

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Premier says Sask. municipalities won’t be banning firearms You don’t have to worry about your village, town, city or RM in Saskatchewan passing a bylaw banning handguns, something the federal government will soon be allowing municipalities to do. That’s because, at least in Saskatchewan, they can’t.

L ast year the Government of Saskatchewan passed legislation prohibiting Saskatchewan municipalities from making such bans, and as municipalities exist at the pleasure of the provincial government, that’s essentially the last word.

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Asked if the province would be doing anything in response, Moe said, “Well, I would say that we already have. We passed legislation this last session that really makes that portion of the announcement that the federal government made today, with respect to municipalities enacting bans on how handguns are moved around, or any type of municipal legislation with respect to handguns, isn't available to Saskatchewan municipalities. We passed that legislation last session.”

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Intent: The proposed Bylaw will decrease the minimum allowable square footage of a storage unit in the RS – Recreational Storage Zoning District from 1500 ft² to 500 ft².

Reason: The reason for the amendment is to reduce the minimum floor area to make it less restrictive for potential owners to build storage units in the RS – Recreational Storage Contract District.

Public Inspection: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the R.M. of Estevan Municipal Office at #1 – 322 – 4th Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

Public Hearing: Council will hold a public hearing to receive submissions, written or verbal, on the proposed bylaw at 11:00 a.m. (local time) on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 in the Council Chambers of the R.M. of Estevan No. 5, #1-322 4th Street Estevan, Saskatchewan.

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He said the broader concern that we would have with the gun legislation that is being moved on is a lack of consultation with provincial governments.

“In fact, I think our consultation has ultimately amounted to a phone call after the legislation was introduced publicly. That's the degree of consultation that our province, at least Saskatchewan, has had. So we've had to be fairly proactive in our efforts of passing legislation last session that would prevent this patchwork of numerous different municipal laws in different communities across Sas-

katchewan.” “ There's one set of firearms regulations in the province. That is interpreted by a provincially-appointed fire chief firearms officer of which we had proactively put in place, as well.

Understanding this is the federal government's jurisdiction, but the laws will be interpreted by a provincial appointee and the chief firearms officer, here in Saskatchewan.”

Trudeau has since said municipalities would be able to ban handguns even if the provincial government has enacted legislation that says they can’t.

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Are you looking for a unique leadership opportunity? Estevan Diversified Services Inc. (EDS) is inviting individuals to join our board of directors. We are looking for passionate and energetic community leaders to: • Assist the organization with achieving its vision of “The Best Assistance for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities.”

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• Attend monthly board meetings which are typically held the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m.

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Long-term care residents share thoughts on love The residents of longterm care at St. Joseph’s Hospital were in the spotlight on Valentine’s Day this year.

The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation wanted the residents of the special care home to help celebrate Valentine’s Day, and to get the residents involved in something fun and entertaining.

The foundation asked residents for their love advice, and posted pictures of the residents, with name, age and love advice, on the foundation’s Facebook page.

“Obviously this year there are a lot of family members that can’t come and see their loved ones, so we thought this was a good way to not only get the residents involved and the recreation team in long-term care involved, but also to feature some of the residents on our Facebook page to really share the love advice that they have to share with the community,” said Breanne Van de Woestyne, the execu-

tive director at the hospital foundation.

It’s also a chance for family members to see a loved one they might not have seen for the past year.

“It was something that was fun for us to do, and we were just excited to work with the long-term care team to put it all together,” she said.

The response was great, and the residents had fun with the responses.

Some of them are really good and serious advice about love and a successful marriage, but others are humourous.

“It really highlighted the personalities in something so small, it really projected what the residents are really like. Especially the funny ones. You can just really see their personality come out,” she said.

The residents were able to smile despite all that they’ve been through during the past 11 months due to

COVID. The photos were a big hit on social media as well.

The foundation has had more than 5,000 views of the pictures that were posted.

“The biggest thing that was really special to us was to see the family members that live here who tagged family members from all over the country who haven’t seen their loved ones and these residents for a long time. It was really cool to see them having conversations on the Facebook photos,” she said.

The hospital is always looking for ways to get involved with the recreation team in long-term care and with residents, and she expects similar initiatives will happen in the future.

Van de Woestyne and everyone else at the hospital were stunned with the response, and to see it shared beyond the community. But it’s something they were happy to be part of by spreading positivity.

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St. Joseph’s Hospital long-term care residents Rene Hoste, left, and Evangeline Hoste gave their love advice earlier this month. Photos submitted

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Cheers Cheers to the Grade 3 class at Sacred Heart School/École Sacré Coeur for making valentines for the addiction recovery centre patients. It really brightened their day, which they were unable to spend with their loved ones.

Cheers to the two trucks that stopped to help a person who fell on King Street recently.

Their concern was much appreciated. Hope it didn’t cause any traffic trouble because of the stop.

Cheers to the different organizations in the community that found a way to have activities for children during the week off school, whether it be in-person or digitally.

Cheers to Choose Life Ministry for having a Coldest Night of the Year walk on Saturday.

As a bonus, it wasn’t close to being the coldest night of the year.

Cheers to the Estevan Exhibition Association for looking ahead and trying to think of ways they can have something fun for the community this year.

Cheers to the Estevan Mercury and Tourism Estevan for the 101 Things to do in Estevan This Winter promotion. Sometimes you don’t realize all the great things we can do, even during a pandemic, until you see it on paper.

Cheers to the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum for another edition of the Inside-Out art exhibit at the Woodlawn Regional Park. Great to see the art while out for a walk.

Jeers Jeers for using COVID as an excuse to not acknowledge well-deserving employees, especially during appreciation weeks.

Jeers to those who carelessly allowed electrical cords to cross sidewalks when plugging in vehicles. It creates a serious trip hazard for those whose only way to get around is to walk.

Jeers to drivers who refuse to use their signal lights. When it’s really icy out, it’s just another danger created for everyone else.

To submit a cheer or a jeer, please email it to dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca, or visit www.estevanmercury.ca.

Drewitz School of Dance members Tyann Babyak, left, and Lindsay Mack, right, flank dance examiner Paulette Puetz. Photo submitted Students from the Drewitz School Of Dance, under the direction of Lorie-Gay Drewitz-Gallaway and her assistant teacher Hunter Hildebrand, were recently tested in tap exams, ballet and jazz badges and medal tests.

The results were received earlier this month.

The Canadian Dance Teachers’ Association (CDTA) examinations are a professional dance syllabus taught by certified teachers across Canada.

Children are examined in presentation, musicality and strong technical criteria.

Exams took place from Jan 21-23. The examiner for ballet was Paulette Puetz from Humboldt, and the tap and jazz examiner was Jacquie Huck from Regina.

Results were as follows: Tap badges, medals and exams: Grade 1 CDTA tap examination:

Honours – Sophia Fleck, Brooke Dzeryk and Peyton Irwin.

Highly commended – Sydney Lainton, Mercedes Irwin, Rowyn Siever and Elliana Wiebe.

Commended – Rya Strilaeff and Scarlett Mercer.

Preliminary tap badge: Successful – Sofia Carritt, Harper Eskra, Ivy Eskra, Justine Garrow, Myah-James Kallis, Chloe Marsh and Paige Van Ry Broek.

Pre-bronze tap medal: Honours – Cana Marsh, Gabrielle Deitz, Payton Sernick and Sierra Mantei.

Highl y commended – Ava Mann, Kadence Grimes and Sophia Deitz.

Commended – Kennady Poole and Aubree Drabek.

Silver tap medal: Highly commended – Halle Adams, Hunter McNabb, Samantha Carritt and Sadie Smith.

Commended – Ekko Sanguin and Brooklynn Sullivan.

Pass plus – Alyssa Saccary.

Jazz badges and medals: Preliminary jazz badge: Successful – Autumn Bachorcik, Sofia Carritt, Isabella Culham, Natalie Currie, Silver Gardiner, Rowan Grimes, Grace Hall, Paris Irwin, MyahJames Kallis, Keira Kessler, Mollie Kingdon, Avianna Mendoza, Alice Mowchenko, Kayleigh Reed, Zelie RoyCennon, Ella Smyth, Delaney Tamblyn, Charlie Walsh, Madison Zukewich and Nate Wilhelm.

Pre-bronze jazz medal: Honours – Sophia Deitz and Gabrielle Deitz.

Highly commended – Ava Mann,Taylor Ellis, Aubree Drabek and Sierra Mantei.

Commended – Kennady Poole, Gaby Ruf, Summer Petersen and Brooklyn Penney.

Silver jazz medal:

Highly commended – Jayla Memory.

Gold jazz medal: Highly commended – Madison Hrywkiw.

Ballet examinations: Ballet badges and enrichments: Preliminary ballet badge: S uccessful – Elizabeth Culham, Sofia EranaSchmegelsky, Harper Eskra, Ivy Eskra, Justine Garrow, Aria House, Desiree Krahn, Lexey Lievaart, Ellise Mayuk, Paige Van Ry Broek, Emma Salkeld, Lilee Van Sickle and Anna Beatty.

Grade 3 ballet enrichment: Honours – Ekko Sanguin, Sophia Fleck, Kerison Burnett and Sadie Smith.

Highly commended – Samantha Carritt and Hunter McNabb.

Commended – Tyann Babyak, Rowyn Siever, Lindsay Mack and Hailey Taylor.

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Sitting on a coffee table in our living room are two thriving plants, one, a poinsettia, and the other, an assortment of spring flowers.

So, big deal I say (and perhaps, you would too). What struck me, however, was the space between that traditionally Christmas winter beauty and the other, a promise that spring weather is coming.

What we don’t know for sure is the timeline of the space in between. How long will the red beauty live before the spring florals take centre stage?

That thought got me measuring other things, the distance between my first lap around the

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walking track and the finishing lap. Sometimes that distance doesn’t seem significant; other times, my arthritic knees beg to cut it short (thankfully I rarely give into those pleas).

When I really hurt, I measure the distance from here to the next solid line across the lanes, or, the distance between where I

am from the start of the last lap.

Mostly the space doesn’t matter but there are days.

Far more heart-rending is the space between the melody and words of a familiar hymn, Amazing Grace. The refrain is thought to be a tune crooned by negro slaves in the belly of infamous ships. John

Newton, captain of one of those ships, moved from his notorious trade to a relationship with Jesus Christ. Now free from his sinister attitude toward fellow human beings, he repented and abandoned a secure profession. Renouncing his behaviour and proclaiming his testimony, he wrote: “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me….”

I don’t know how long between my birth and death but through it all, I’ve learned to trust in Jesus.

“Am I not a God at hand, declares the Lord, and not a God far away.” ( Jeremiah 23:23)

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