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Frank Christian Johner 1924 - 2015 Born on December 22, 1924, Frank Christian Johner passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Special Care Home, Estevan SK on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the age of 90 years. He joins in eternal peace: his parents, Alice and Michael Johner, siblings, Anne Kirby (George), Martin Johner, Rose Ross (Bill), Tilly Symcox (Fred), Kay Zohner (Hugo), Bill Johner, and Louise Rasmussen; father and mother-in-law Joseph and Katherine Tarnes, sister-in-laws Pauline Peters, Bernice Bespflug, brotherin-laws John Bespflug, and Dennis Tarnes. He will be remembered by: His loving wife of nearly 60 years, Anne (Tarnes) Johner of Estevan, SK. Daughter, Anita Kjersem (Dave) of Estevan; grandchildren, John Cloke (Kristin) of Blackfalds, AB, Sierra Downing (Aaron) of Calgary, AB, Courtney Hromadiuk (Mike) of Fort McMurray, AB and great granddaughter Hannah Hromadiuk. Daughter Cynthia Ritchie (Tim) of Saskatoon, SK; granddaughter Juliegh Clarke (Dave) of Saskatoon, great granddaughter Brooke Clarke, and granddaughter Michelle Ritchie of Saskatoon. Daughter Denise Johner (Jerry Bens) of Regina, SK; granddaughter Alanna Bens (Thomas) of Regina, and grandson Porter Bens (Sara) of Regina. Daughter Lorianne Edwards (Greg) of Edmonton, AB; grandson Hayden Edwards and granddaughter Bree Edwards of Edmonton. Brothers, Robert Johner (Jeannette) and Donald Johner (Linda); brother-in-law Ralph Rasmussen, sister-in-law Louise Johner, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, sister-in-laws and brotherin-laws, Joe and Jan Tarnes, Dorothy and Stanley Fornwald, Marjorie and Joe Heidinger, Albert and Bonna Tarnes, Richard and Betty Anne Tarnes, and Margaret and Dale Norris, Henry Peters, cousins & friends. Frank was a farmer. He insisted on taking pride in any job and cared for the land that brought life and security. There was always an expectation to help a neighbour or friend in need. Without the benefit of parents that died far too young, Frank was left with a sense of duty that no teenager should have to bare. He had brothers to care for and sisters to “manage”. A farmer’s life is complex; no formal education told Frank when to plant, what to risk, how to be patient, or when to work until your bones ached. Frank learned with the help of some close neighbours. He helped build a farm that he shared with his brother, Robert. This same farm is the conglomerate known today as Johner Farms grounded in the soil of SE 4-6-10. Frank often talked about the lack of material things in the early days, but he always had a sense of pride when he held a bumper crop in his hands or witnessed the birth of a healthy calf. As days went by and Frank thought he had aged beyond a point of marriage, Anne entered his life. She was the perfect farm wife and was his dream of a lady wearing a skirt and oxfords, bringing him lunch in the field. Anne brought Frank more . . . order to a farmhouse and eventually four daughters to fill that house. It was no secret that Frank would have enjoyed a boy to be at his side, but he taught his daughters the characteristics of a hard-working man, instead. He taught them to pick rocks, cultivate a field, haul grain and hay, garden, and wrangle cattle and after an hour of polka dance lessons, were always taken to church on Sunday to humble them and remain aware of their place in the community. Frank wanted the best for his children and grandchildren – never wanting them to do “without” but wanting them to learn how to work and to achieve their goals independently. He led by example; and they were expected to learn and follow. There were a few obsessions that Frank allowed himself – John Deere equipment, trucks, Buicks, Lincolns, horse figurines, electronics, and practical joke items. He enjoyed his newspapers, lazy boy recliner and loved to dance. The family has many memories and photos of the legacy of dancing. Whether it was at a dance in Midale, or perhaps an impromptu heel kick-up on the kitchen floor – if the music called for it, he danced. Frank was also a keeper of the legendary Johner Homemade Sausage recipe. Each fall, he collected the ingredients and made the sausage to perfection. He made sure the skill was taught to his son-in-laws. Although there were many sides to Frank, he will be remembered, most importantly, as a beloved husband of nearly 60 years, a loving father, and a Christian. Prayers for Frank were conducted by Doug Third on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 7:00pm in the chapel of Hall Funeral Services. A funeral mass for Frank was held on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, St. John the Baptist R. C. Church at 10:30am with Rev. Thuy Nguyen officiating. A luncheon and video memorial was held in the church parish auditorium followed by interment at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. The family extends their gratitude to Frank’s pallbearers: Delton Koch, Randy Johner, Ken Johner, Chris Tarnes, Mark Tarnes, and Gerard Fornwald; mass readers Linda Johner, Susan Colbow, Tracy Johner, and Shauna Johnson, as well as Donna Winter for the Farmer’s Poem and Randy Johner for the Eulogy. The family is appreciative for hymns sung by Brad Johner and the church choir. A distinctive thank you is required for those “special” care staff and nurses at St. Joseph’s Hospital Special Care Home for their compassion and dedication - who cared by loving, dancing, singing, praying, and assisting Frank during his illness. Your kindness and support will never be forgotten. The family was grateful for all the contributions of food for family, delivery of flowers, and kind words of sympathy through memorials and mass intentions. Also, thank you to the CWL who were responsible for the lunch. Donations in memory of Frank may be made to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Special Care Home Residents’ Council, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A OH3 or the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 Second Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0M1. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Dustin Hall and Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Family and friends are invited to sign the family’s online obituary at www.hallfuneralservices.ca. Donna Mervil Van Beselaere A life well lived. Donna M. Van Beselaere has finished her travels in her well lived life. Donna passed peacefully from this world in the early morning on October 26 at the Pasqua Palliative Care Unit. Donna was born March 13, 2041 in Arcola, SK. the fifth of six children of Gordon and Minnie (Ruby) Smiley. Donna met young Donald Van Beselaere in 1955. Don quickly fell in love with this dark haired, somewhat rebellious, beauty. They were married in Estevan on January 11, 1958. Donna and Don Van Beselaere have five children, Rick Van Beselaere (Betty), Cindy (Gord) Osborne, Ken Van Beselaere (Denise), Lorie Van Beselaere and Krista Van Beselaere. Donna and Don started with little, except for love and determination, but through hard work and devotion, they achieved great things for themselves and their family. Donna’s love for their children blossomed even more with their nine grandchildren, Nick Bobryk, Carissa (Josh) Robins, Nathan (Athanasia) Van Beselaere, Brianna Bobryk (Steve), Tyler Osborne (Teanna), Michael Van Beselaere, Ashlee (Nick) Rodriguez, Christopher Van Beselaere and Justin Van Beselaere. Donna and Don’s love spanned almost 58 years of marriage (and counting), and that love grew even more for their five great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Robins, Keiraleigh Bobryk, Weston Robins, Johnny Van Beselaere and Jaxon Bobryk. These five great-grandchildren lit up the lives of Nana and Papa every day. To watch Nana and her great-grandkids bake cookies and banana bread was a most wonderful sight (and taste). Donna had many passions. She and Don loved to golf. They were members of the Royal Regina Golf Club for many years and built many friendships on the golf course. Donna continued to enjoy golfing until her illness. Donna also loved to camp and fish, especially when those times included family reunions with her siblings, nephews and nieces. Donna loved her dogs, she was a regular on the north Regina dog walks with her loving Curly, her cherished BamBam and most recently with her beloved Babe and Emmy. Donna and Don loved to travel to places like Cuba, Barbados, Jamaica, Mexico, St. Maarten and Hawaii. The Van Beselaere household was never quiet when the family got together. Donna would be found in the centre of the mayhem usually working hand in hand with Don in preparing the event and the meals. Donna was an active member in Heritage United Church and found incredible comfort in the community of the church and in her faith. Donna’s family expresses their heartfelt thanks to all the health care professionals at the Regina General Hospital and elsewhere that helped Donna in these last these last eight months. In lieu of flowers, Donna requests your generous support in Donna’s name of the Christian Children’s Fund of Canada which she supported for many years. The celebration of Donna’s life well lived will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Heritage United Church, 1050N Arnason St., Regina, SK. “My precious family, weep for me no more I am in Heaven with loved ones, Among Angels I soar” Marlene Hayward 1945 - 2015 Marlene Margaret Hayward passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK at the age of 70 years. Marlene will be lovingly remembered by her children, Melody (Robert), Kevin (Brenda), Douglas (Melissa) and Brian (Jackie); grandchildren, Steven, Douglas, Jordyn, Brooklynn, Sidney, Dakota, Jessica, Chelsey and Lena; great grandchildren, Jess and Isaac and sister in law Eleanor (Hank). Marlene was predeceased by her husband Edwin and their infant son Michel Edwin; brother James and sister in law Lois. The Memorial Service was held on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Giles Anglican Church with Rev. Mark Osborne officiating. The reception took place in the Church social hall. In memory of Marlene memorial donations may to St. Joseph’s Health Care Auxiliary, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 0H3. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
Criticism of BD3 continues to flow The NDP continued their onslaught of criticism leveled at the provincial government and the Boundary Dam Unit 3 carbon capture project when the legislative session reconvened for business on Nov. 2. The official opposition’s main energy critics had launched the attack late last week, stating the Sask. Party government’s carbon capture project performed worse throughout 2015 than the year before and that an internal operations chart contradicts Premier Brad Wall’s statements. That indicated the Sask. Party just wasn’t clean. According to SaskPower operations chart for the $1.5 billion BD3 plant, its peak performance — when it captured just 79 per cent of total daily carbon dioxide emissions — was achieved last November. Throughout 2015 it has struggled to capture 55 per cent of daily emissions. Numbers languishing around 40 per cent, and days and weeks at a time during which it captured no
CO2 at all, were common, dragging down the already dismal overall capture rate. “Mr. Wall still isn’t telling Saskatchewan people the truth about what’s been going on at the carbon capture project,” said NDP leader Cam Broten. “He’s so focused on face-saving, short-term politics that Saskatchewan people — our money and our publicly owned Crown corporation clearly aren’t his priority. “Mountains of taxpayers’ money have been poured into this carbon capture experiment at the expense of other affordable job-creating solutions for our province’s generation of electricity. It was never acceptable to hide the truth from Saskatchewan and the world. But now that he’s been caught, all of his concocted stories have to end so we can start getting at the truth and looking for solutions.” The SaskPower charts, said the NDP shows no CO2 was captured for about three weeks following the grand opening.
On Feb. 11 of this year a SaskPower news release claimed the plant was exceeding expectations and was on target to meet the goal of capturing one million tonnes of CO2 this year. In fact, said the NDP, SaskPower’s chart shows optimal performance was never reached on any single day, let alone sustained for multiple months. “Saskatchewan people ought to be able to trust what the premier says, but it’s clear we can’t, because so many of his stories about this $1.5 billion experiment just don’t match with reality,” said Broten. “And, the worst part is that Saskatchewan people are going to be paying the price for this mess for decades to come. Already, we’re paying a lot more for electricity under this government because the Sask. Party has repeatedly jacked up power rates. Now, with all these losses piling up and a $1.5 billion project that isn’t working, our power bills are going to jump even further.”
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Robert (Bob) Hurren 1936 – 2015 Robert Irving Hurren, late of Estevan, SK passed away at the Regina General Hospital on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the age of 78 years. Bob is survived by his wife Phyllis Hurren; daughter Shauna Sorenson (Lane); daughter Sandra Barnstable (Glen) and grandchildren, JJ, Connor, Cole and Cazlynn; son Darren Hurren; son Don Hurren (Paula) and grandchildren, Emily, Jackson, Marcus, Josie and Noah; and daughter Heidi Fleck (Wade) and grandchildren, Gavin, Jenna, Sophia and Andrew, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his mother Helen Hurren; father Robert Smith; step father Norman Hurren; brother James W.C. Hurren; step brother Jack Hurren; step sister Betty Horrocks and son-inlaw Joel Olson. A Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating. A luncheon immediately followed the service, and interment took place at the Bromhead Municipal Cemetery, Bromhead, SK. If friends so desire, donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society, Suite 285 – 7000 Minoru Blvd., Richmond, B.C., V6Y 3Z5. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.