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Register by calling 1-866-999-7372 www.southeastcollege.org TENDER CALL FOR VENTILATION UPGRADE VALLEYVIEW HERITAGE PLACE ESTEVAN, SASKATCHEWAN Sealed tenders for Valleyview Heritage Place, Ventilation Upgrade will be received at the office of HDA Engineering Ltd. until 2:00 p.m. (Regina City Time), Thursday, July 30, 2015. Contractors may access the facility by contacting the Engineer at (306) 525-9815. Tenders must be submitted on the form furnished by the Consultant and accompanied by a Certified Cheque or Bid Bond in the amount of Ten percent (10%) of the bid price, made payable to the Estevan Housing Authority. Copies of the Tender Documents may be obtained from: HDA Engineering Ltd. 1580 Angus Street, Regina, Saskatchewan (525-9815). The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders will be accepted from qualified Mechanical Contractor acting as the General Contractor. The Owner reserves the right to reject tenders from parties without reasonable acquaintance with the class of work specified. These reservations shall apply equally to Sub-Contractors. Estevan Housing Authority 530 - 12th Avenue Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A 1E6 HDA Engineering Ltd. 1580 Angus Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4T 1Z1

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Cheers to the Estevan Girls Softball for hosting not only two local tournaments, but then two back-to-back weekends of Provincial Softball! Cheers to Larry Preddy, the staff of M&H Taxi and everyone on Facebook who helped with tips that returned our Snickers back to us! Thank you so much. Cheers to Ben Holinaty who won a bike at the Co-op and donated all the money to the Palliative Care Centre at the hospital. What a kind gesture, Don would be proud of you. This will help others. You have a big heart. Kudos to Karly on her letter to the editor in the July 8th issue of the Estevan Mercury. She said it like it is.

Jeers to whoever is responsible for the road going to the Estevan Comprehensive School. It is absolutely disgusting to drive on. Hopefully you will have the common sense to fix it before the Summer Games. Jeers to campgrounds in Estevan that charge $10 more per night than most other campgrounds. Jeers to coaches that don’t play all of their players in a game. Those kids have feelings too, and they never missed a practice. Jeers to people who throw cigarette butts out the window. Jeers to motorists who insist on constantly running red lights. Jeers to people who always complain on social media.

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- Midale

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Tan and brown colours represent less-thanaverage rainfall. Map from Saskatchewan Agriculture.

Hot and dry weather a bad mix for crops Farmers are busy controlling pests and cutting hay, continue to hope for rain Crops in the southeast are feeling the heat. According to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s most recent report, topsoil moisture conditions are quickly deteriorating as a result of the hot and dry weather. As of July 6, cropland moisture is currently rated as 43 per cent adequate, 40 per cent short and 17 per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil

moisture is rated as 37 per cent adequate, 43 per cent short and 20 per cent very short. Rain is needed to help replenish topsoil moisture in the region. Unfortunately, the report noted that rainfall will not help some crops, hay or pasture development because staging is too advanced. Haying continues despite the lack of plant growth in the southeast, and bales will be in short supply. Hay

quality (as of July 6) was rated four per cent excellent, 50 per cent good, 38 per cent fair and eight per cent poor. Pasture conditions at this time were rated as seven per cent excellent, 21 per cent good, 25 per cent fair, 45 per cent poor and two per cent very poor. Since April 1, the Moosomin area has recorded 160 mm of rainfall, the greatest amount for the southeast.

The Midale Oilmen’s Association will be holding their 22nd Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, July 17, 2015. Entry fee is $125 per person. Please call Catrina at 306-458-2887, Darren at 306-861-4116 or email midaleoilmens@gmail.com to submit your entry. There are still some sponsorship spots available if you would like to sponsor something and get your company name out there. John Wilgenbusch from Halbrite and a great supporter for Midale passed away on Saturday, July 4 at the age of 61. Prayers were held on July 8 and a Memorial was held on July 9 at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church in Weyburn. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years, Brenda; sons Colin (Ashlee) and their children Cash, Carter and Cally; Conrad (Erica) and their children Rhea and Turner; father-inlaw Keith McGregor; sisters Rosella (Jim) McGrane and family, Marilyn (David) Elliott and family; brother Daniel (Robbie) Wilgenbusch

and family; brothers-in-law Robin (Robin) Casey and Ross (Karen) McGregor and sister-in-law Carla (Tom) Mesic as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many close friends. The museum members will be holding their next meeting on July 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the museum and they are open to new members and/or visitors coming out. Come check out one of their meetings to see if it would interest you. This year’s Threshing Bee will be held on August 15 to 16. More details will follow closer to the date. There will be an ice cream trailer at the Threshing Bee this year. Next year will be the 50th Anniversary of the Threshing Bee. Weather permitting; Midale Cymri Pet Rescue is holding their Annual Walkathon on Aug. 29. For more information give Laraine Bloor a call at 306-4582313. If you have anything you would like to share, please call Catrina with the information.

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I chose to go to school for journalism because I enjoy writing, and a brief co-op placement at our community newspaper in Ontario solidified those feelings. Very quickly, however, I discovered I was required to do much more than write. I had to learn how to write scripts for radio, shoot and edit video, write magazinestyle articles, maintain a website and blog on a regular basis. And those were just the basics. I was given the general tools for success, but I knew in order to stand out I had to utilize and expand those skills further on my own time.

Weekly newspapers, like the Mercury and Lifestyles, are mirroring a lot of the things major dailies do on a regular basis. A lot of us use Twitter while covering events, allowing readers, or in this case Twitter followers, to watch events unfold in real time. Breaking news is instantly published on our website, which has become exponentially more accessible for both readers and reporters. We’re slowly shooting and editing more video and always monitoring the community on foot and on the web to ensure we know what’s going on and where. I consider myself extremely lucky to have a job

straight out of college. It pains me, however, knowing there are more talented writers out there looking for a position like mine, but simply don’t have the resources, the education or the connections that would provide them an opportunity to pitch themselves to employers. Some people do have those aforementioned resources, but refuse to expand their skills because they believe their writing alone, or perhaps their video work alone, is enough to get their foot in the door. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. Every single job related to journalism or communications requires more than outstanding writing skills. Even if it’s additional work you do for free on your own time that displays your ability to be multifaceted, it’s a step in the right direction. Employers seek someone who can integrate into multiple roles.

I’m sure this applies to jobs outside of the media/ communications industry. It’s simply the result of a rapidly growing society that asks for more and more every day. For anyone out there seeking employment, do not get discouraged. It often does take 100 applications before you’re shortlisted for one of those jobs. As cliché as these words sound, my best advice is to keep at it. Expand your skills whenever you can, even if it isn’t directly related to your specialized field. In a world where the economy is dragging its feet on some of the shakiest pair of legs you can imagine, people looking for employment are likely doing so in a ferocious fashion. Even with a job, I feel the need to do more than what is required, because I know in a few years, a new wave of talent will emerge that will be able to do what I do now in a more efficient manner.

The genius behind genetics Of all the issues facing agriculture, and there are many, I find the debate around genetically modified organisms to be perhaps the most fascinating. In the simplest of terms, modifying organisms is something humans have been doing for decades, if not centuries. You don’t have to look any farther than the area of our house pets to see what we have accomplished in terms of modifying species. Take a look in a fish tank and consider the bubble eye goldfish. According to an online source, the Bubbleeye Goldfish variety was first developed in 1908 in China, although there is evidence to suggest they existed in the eighteenth century, which was a long time before current GMO techniques came along. The dog world is one of extremes from the tiny Chihuahua, to the wrinkled Sharpei to the massive Irish Wolfhound. All domestic dogs share a very ancient common ancestry, but man has tinkered over the centuries to create varied breeds. Ditto the cat, the tail-less mynx and the hair-less sphynx are prime examples of modification, the latter a development as recent as the 1960s. It’s the same story in the world of fancy pigeons as well, with rollers, tumblers and a

Calvin Daniels Trader Agriculture Columnist huge range of other breeds. In the above cases selective breeding was used, and the original animal modified through the selection process. That same basic technique has brought about significant change in farming too, and often with huge benefit. As an example, world food security was improved when rust resistant wheat was developed. Certainly the science at work today is more advanced than that of natural selection, opening the door to more dramatic modification in a shorter span of time, but it is still modification only differing by degrees. The potential for more dramatic changes does come with the new science. We hear of the day a goat might be raised with leopard skin, something a futurist spoke of in Yorkton more than a decade ago. That is likely still years away, if ever pos-

sible, but what if it did occur? Is that goat any less like its base ancestor than is a hairless cat? At present there does seem something of a backlash against science, as it is increasingly the great unknown, so far past general understanding has it evolved. With the unknown comes distrust. That distrust is made worse because so much science is not carried out either by big business or government, neither rating very high on the public trust meter and much of that distrust is earned by the recent track record of both. So, when a new GMO product comes out from a major chemical company, as an example, there is a huge fear factor for many. Yet, the pure science of GM crops is saying they are safe. There will always be the ‘what if ’ in 50-years question, but that exists for car exhaust, food additives and a hundred other things we use in our daily lives. In the end what GM technology does offer is a way to maybe keep ahead of the curve in terms of feeding a growing population on a finite amount of land capable of growing crops. For that reason alone, it is a road we must likely travel unless we want to see food stocks stretched past their limits in the not all too distant future.

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Province shining on employement front The June unemployment rate in Saskatchewan was 4.7 per cent (seasonally adjusted), down from 4.9 per cent in May, and once again the lowest among all provinces, addording to numbers released by Statistics Canada. June marked an alltime high for employment as well as the 21st consecutive month that Saskatchewan had the lowest unemploy-ment rate in Canada. Nationally, unemployment was 6.8 per cent in June. “Maintaining the lowest unemployment rate is thanks to the hard work of Saskatchewan people and our strong, diversified economy that continues to create jobs,” said Minister

of Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Jeremy Harrison in a press release. “Saskatchewan continues to shine on employment front of the initiatives that helps maintain the lowest rate is our government’s investment in training for in-demand jobs. This helps employers fill their labour needs and helps Saskatchewan people get good jobs that they can turn into rewarding careers.” Employment in Saskatchewan reached a record 589,100, an increase of 7,500 compared to June 2014 (a 1.3 per cent increase). Among the provinces, Saskatchewan had the third-highest percentage increase. On a month-to-month

seasonally adjusted employment scale, the employment growth was 700 jobs from May 2015. Full-time employment in Saskatchewan has now reached a record-high of 488,600, up by 900 from a year ago, and part-time positions increased by 6,600 from one year ago. The major gains in the employment market were reported in the health care and social assistance sector where they were up by 6,400; accommodation and food services, up 3,500 and information, culture and recreation which were also up. Aboriginal, off-reserve employment was up 3.7 per cent, or 1,600 people for four consecutive months of year-over-year increases.

Government announces funding for provincial park

Back to School: Master of the one-liners Rodney Dangerfield plays a self-made millionaire who decides to get his college degree to keep his son in college. The plot is thin, but it’s enough to keep you invested, and combined with Dangerfield’s often funny punch lines, this comedy is furious fun and deviates from the comedian’s previous failures on the big screen.

Top Gun: The aerial scenes still hold up incredibly well, and Tom Cruise does a good job with the daredevil personality he’s supposed to portray on screen. Depending on how nostalgic you’re feeling, however, the scenes taking place on the ground may either bore you, or put you to sleep entirely.

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing nearly $700,000 in a new beach service centre at the Moose Mountain Provincial Park north of Carlyle. Work has already started on the new building, which will provide public washroom and shower facilities. It will also include a small visitor programming area. “Moose Mountain Provincial Park is an oasis in southeastern Saskatchewan,” said Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Mark Docherty. “This park is very

popular with campers, cottagers and people from surrounding communities. This new service centre will make their experience at Moose Mountain better.” The current building is more than 45 years old and does not contain showers or accessible washroom facilities. The new facility will provide safe, clean and accessible public washrooms and showers. The programming area will also provide space and storage for interpretive and waterfront activities. A public tender was

issued for this project, and Logan Stevens Construction of Yorkton was the successful bidder. The centre is expected to be finished by the summer of 2016. The total investment in Moose Mountain Provincial Park since 2008-09 is more than $3 million. Capital projects like this new service centre continue to improve the overall visitor experience at the park. Funding for capital projects and upgrades in Saskatchewan’s provincial parks will total $14.6 million in 2015-16.

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8 - Reg - Bow Valley Jamboree, 11:30 am – 12 pm AT Bow Valley Park, Oxbow - Southeast Newcomer Services presents Soccer Bonanza, starts at 9 am AT Cactus Park

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- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Presentation, 10am - 1pm AT Southeast Regional College, Estevan

- Beach Bash! @ Boundary Dam Beach starting at 12pm

- Estevan Motor Speedway, Regular Race, 7 pm AT Estevan Motor Speedway

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Swinging for Charity Upwards of $8,000 was raised for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) July 9 at TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club during the Estevan Lions Club’s 21st Annual CNIB Golf Tournament. Eighty-three golfers played a fun 18 holes at the tournament, which featured a barbeque, four hole-in-one prize opportunities, contests for longest putts and drives, best team scores and a blindfolded hole. Photos by Jamie Harkins.

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Residents with existing health issues or allergies encouraged to plan ahead By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca

As the wildfires continue to burn in northern parts of the province, Sun Country Health Region is encouraging residents in the southeast, especially

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people with existing health concerns, to monitor the local air quality and plan outdoor activities accordingly. Dr. Ross Findlater, medical health officer for Sun Country Health Region, explained in an interview with the Mercury that summer weather is often when many people’s seasonal allergies kick in, and with the added impact of the heavy smoke from the forest fires in northern Saskatchewan, an increased number of people are likely to be affected. “People with asthma are more likely to get seasonal allergies or upper respiratory symptoms, like a runny nose or sore eyes, at the same time every year,” Findlater said. “On top of that, when you have a big external event like the smoke from the northern forest fires, that will affect a wider variety of people, because it’s potentially affecting anybody with significant chronic heart or

lung disease.” Chronic heart and lung disease is often associated with smoking, and Findlater said people with those conditions should be extremely careful when air-quality warnings are in effect. Quitting smoking, especially with the northern fires still raging and directly affecting the southeast, is strongly encouraged. Residents who are irritated by seasonal allergies or health concerns can minimize additional or worsening of symptoms by driving with the windows up, and ultimately avoiding going outdoors when the air quality is poor. “Some people won’t be affected by (the northern fires) at all. If you’re a healthy person and don’t have symptoms, don’t modify your life too much,” Findlater stressed. Current air quality readings can be accessed by the public through Environment Canada’s website, which displays the Air Quality Health Index for

larger cities in the province. The closest city to Estevan where an air quality index is available for is Regina, which is currently sitting at a level 3, meaning “Low risk.” A rating of 10 is labeled “Very high risk.” More localized air quality index levels can be viewed on Southeast Saskatchewan’s Airshed Association’s website, which displays numbers for the southeast part of the province. The current air quality reading for the southeast is 21, which is labeled as “Good.” Readings from 26 to 50 are “Fair”, while readings from 51 to 100 are “Poor”. Findlater reminded the public, however, that the Airshed Association monitors the air quality in relation to the petroleum industry and that they aren’t in relation to the medical field, but that it is still a useful tool for people looking for more localized air quality readings. “Not a lot of people know about it,” he said.

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Carlyle fire chief returns from forest fires By David Willberg dwillberg@estevanmercury.ca

Carlyle fire Chief Trent Lee was tasked with preventing the raging northern fires from consuming people’s property near Weyakwin, a job that, to say the least, wasn’t easy. “We were working around the village, doing valued protection, extension hotspots, flare-ups – anything that we could

do to prevent the fire from spreading in the village area and around the village,” Lee said in an interview with Lifestyles earlier this week. Lee, who is also the president of the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs, was in northern Saskatchewan from July 7 to 13, after responding to a request for assistance from the provincial government. He arrived back in Carlyle

in the early morning hours of July 13. Most of his time was spent near Weyakwin, a hamlet located between Prince Albert and La Ronge. Lee and others were also providing fire protection for a forestry base camp in the area. A typical morning started with a briefing session at 7 a.m. Then he and the other firefighters would

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wildland fires like the ones he encountered up north. “You don’t see that intensity, and it’s quite a different type of situation,” said Lee. “We do a lot of grass fires and brush fires around here, but it’s not the same where it can travel miles like it seems up there.” Lee said he doesn’t know if he’ll return to the north; it depends on if weather conditions cooperate. But he would welcome the opportunity if it arises. “If some added protection is required in other areas, the potential for going back is there.” The wildfires in northern Saskatchewan have been burning for weeks. There were 125 burning across the province as of the afternoon of July 15, and more than 10,000 evacuees were receiving assistance through the Ministry of Social Services. Some of the evacuees have been able to return home. While the northern areas of the province have received some precipitation this week, additional rain is still needed.

Regina better than many cities for women, report says According to a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Regina is one of the better cities for women to work in among other large cities in Canada. Regina ranked 14th out of 25 Canadian cities. The report also noted: · Regina has the highest rates of employment among the 25 cities studied. The gap in men’s and women’s employment levels, however, is wider than the national average, with 73% of men and 63% of women holding jobs in the city. Wages are higher than average, and for working women in Regina the gap in their wages is smaller than usual, with women earning 74 cents on the male dollar. · Women in Regina are more likely than men to have completed high school, college or university. Men are more than twice as likely to have completed trades training and apprenticeships (13% compared with 6% among women). · Life expectancy in

Regina is just below the Canadian average and, as is typically the case, women live slightly longer lives (82 years on average to men’s 77). · The rates of intimate partner violence and sexual assault reported to the police in Regina are lower than average. The police recorded 97 incidents of sexual and domestic violence perpetrated against women in 2013 in Regina. However, because 90% and 70% of all incidents of sexual and domestic violence respectively go unreported, these numbers do not reflect actual levels of violence. Saskatoon was ranked 21st out of 25 cities. The report also noted that women working full time still bring home 20 per cent less than men. That includes women with university degrees. Aboriginal women, racialized women and immigrant women take home even less. Men outnumber women two to one among senior managers and three to one among elected officials.

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Oil and gas inventories decline Inventories of oil and natural gas declined in Canada during the month of April, thanks in large part to an increase in crude oil exports said Statistics Canada, in a monthly tracking of oil and natural gas supplies. Synthetic crude oil production declined inApril compared with the same month in 2014. The decline was about seven per cent said the statistical gathering agency. Light medium crude production was down 10 per cent and heavy crude oil production

was also down by 8.9 per cent. The decline in synthetic crude oil to 3.9 million cubic metres was, in part, the result of an unplanned maintenance shutdown at two Alberta upgrading facilities. These declines were partially offset by a 9.5 per cent increase in the production of crude bitumen to 6.3 million cubic metres compared with the same month a year earlier. Despite lower production, total exports of crude oil and equivalent products increased 11 per cent from

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April in 2014 compared with April 2015, rising to 14.6 million cubic metres. At the same time, imports of crude oil rose by 36.9 per cent to 3.1 million cubic metres. As a result of lower production and higher exports, inventories of crude oil and equivalent products, declined 2.4 per cent from the same month a year earlier to 18.3 million cubic metres in April. Closing inventories from transporters (pipeline companies) declined 3.5 per cent

to 15.9 million cubic metres, while closing inventories from fields and plants increased 5.4 per cent to 2.5 million cubic metres. Canadian natural gas utilities received 11.9 billion cubic metres of total marketable gas in April of this year, up 3.7 per cent from the same month of last year.At the same time, exports of natural gas to the United States rose 4.3 per cent to 6.1 billion cubic metres, while imports of natural gas declined 22.3 per cent to 1.4 billion cubic metres.

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Souris/Mouse River management is no exact science, says board By Norm Park For Agri News It was all about the water when the board and members of the International Souris River Board (ISRB) met in Estevan in late June. The focus was on quality and quantity of the Souris River and its tributaries and the several reservoirs it serves as it makes its way from southern Saskatchewan into North Dakota and then back into Manitoba in Canada. The co-chairmen of the board, Russel Boals from Canada and Todd Sando, representing U.S. interests, led the delegates as well as about 20 interested members of the general public through an open house agenda at the Days Inn in Estevan the night before the board’s annual general meeting. Representatives on the board bring special talents to the table such as environmental control knowledge or water management expertise. It became apparent during the open house discussions that problems

can fluctuate wildly from one geographic sector to the next. While southeast Saskatchewan producers, for instance, were beginning to express concerns over lack of moisture, cattlemen from North Dakota, close to the Manitoba border, were expressing their frustrations with the continual flow of Mouse River water onto their already submerged land, which was why there was a need for such a management team with the board consisting of 12 members, six from each side of the 49th parallel. Water quality has not been an ongoing issue, said environmental experts like Christine Farmer from Winnipeg who is charged with checking water quality several times a year, especially during high flow seasons. John Fahlman of SaskWater, said in more traditional years, the Alameda, Rafferty and Boundary Dam reservoirs in Saskatchewan are drawn down to full management levels following spring runoff and are kept relatively high on purpose

to expedite the management of the power generating stations in Estevan. The draw downs, to accommodate the spring runoffs, begin late in the year or the early part of the new year. In March of this year, Fahlman noted, an early spring melt meant there was a peak flow that wasn’t entirely expected, one of several instances over the years, which makes his work an “inexact science,” he told the 40 people attending the open house event. Cattle producer Lynn Kongslie who operates an 800-head, 8,000 acre, cow/ calf ranch near Towner, N.D. said he and other producers between Towner and Sherwood, N.D. are continually dealing with flood issues. “A good portion of our land is still under water from the 2013 flood we had, let alone the 2011 flood,” said Kongslie. “The river channel does flood its defined banks every three to five years, and it’s guaranteed to do that at least once every 10 years,” Fahlman replied.

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The grand champion and reserve champion steers in the regional 4-H Show held in Estevan, were prepped for the auction ring by their owners Cooper (foreground) and Colton Brokenshire of the Outram-Madigan 4-H Beef Club. The steers sold for $5 and $4.50 a pound, respectively.

Lynn Kongslie, a Towner, N.D. area ranch owner, worried about growing water management issues along the Mouse River. “I realize it’s nobody’s fault,” said Kongslie, in pleading his case, as well as those of a few other producers from North Dakota who were attending the event in Estevan. “But I felt the flood-protection plan implemented in 2013 created a man-made event that soaked our meadows and pastures.” Boals noted that it takes a bit of time to work water through the entire system, especially in years when the flow levels and water tables

are high. “We do try to look at it through producers’ eyes, as well. We try to accommodate,” said Boals. But, as was noted, other interests such as the power stations, environmentalists, fish and wildlife protectorates, also had to be heard and served in the annual management schemes. “And we’re not here just to give you hell. We’re just looking for some help,” said Kongslie, acknowledging the interests of all parties. “Sometimes we just felt as if

we were the dumping zone,” he explained, understanding that on the American side of the equation, communities such as Minot and those interested in the Lake Darling operations, had to be accommodated as well. That exchange led to a report from David Ashley who spoke of the new flood protection plan now in place for Minot, N.D. to prevent from happening again, the devastation that was witnessed during the 2011 floods. That plan relies heavily on getting Souris/Mouse River flows into a more natural level faster, while implementing anti-flood action plans within the cities of Burlington and Minot. The ISRB, it was explained, provides a number of government agencies with detailed and valuable information and forecasts to help them implement their programs on an international scale. In the meantime, Boals said , the ISRB will continue to deal with annual issues, complaints and disputes while mapping out river management plans.

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Statistics Canada released its annual report on crop seeding across the country in early July with the producers telling them they had planted more wheat, corn for grain, barley and oats compared with their efforts in 2014. Acreages seeded into soybeans and canola are down across the country. Stats Can noted that some farmers re-seeded in late May and early June due to frost hitting some of the crops seeded in early May. Seeding was wrapped up sooner this year thanks to drier conditions earlier on in the planting schedule. On the wheat front, Canadian farmers reported

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increasing their 2015 plantings of wheat by 1.3 per cent from 2014 to 24.1 million acres. This gain was driven by a 21.1 per cent rise in planted acres of durum wheat to 5.8 million acres, while spring wheat fell by 1.5 per cent to 17.1 million acres. Provincially, Alberta farmers reported that area seeded to all varieties of wheat edged up 0.7 per cent in 2015 to 6.8 million acres, with durum areas rising 45.5 per cent to 800,000 acres, while acres seeded to spring wheat declined by 2.7 per cent. Saskatchewan farmers reported that wheat seeding fell by less than one per cent in 2015 to 13 million acres. Spring wheat accounted for this decline, being down 7.4 per cent to 7.9 million acres. Meanwhile, durum wheat increased 17.9 per cent to five million acres this year. Manitoba farmers reported three million acres of spring wheat, up 17.3 per cent from 2014. Turning to canola crops, the Stats Can factgatherers, noted Canadian farmers reported seeding 19.8 million acres of canola in 2015, down 2.4 per cent from 2014. In Saskatchewan, canola acreage fell 1.9 per cent to 10.5 million acres. Farmers in Alberta seeded 6.1 million acres of canola, down 6.2 per cent compared with 2014. However, Manitoba farmers reported a 4.7 per cent increase in canola acreage to 3.1 million acres. Nationally, areas seeded to soybeans was 5.4 million acres this spring which was 2.5 per cent the record high established last year. This decline was driven by decreases in Quebec and Ontario, which typically account for around 70 per cent of the total acreage sown to soybeans in Canada. Ontario farmers sowed

2.9 million acres of soybeans, down 4.6 per cent from 2014 while in Quebec, the areas planted to soybeans was reported to be down 9.5 per cent to 778,400 acres. On the Prairies, however, soybean acreages have increased in both Saskatchewan and Manitoba this year. Manitoba farmers reported a 4.7 per cent increase to 1.3 million acres while in this province, farmers reported planting 300,000 acres this year which represents an 11.1 per cent increase from 2014. Barley and oats seeding levels were up slightly across the country with barley acreage going up by 10.7 per cent compared with 2014 to 6.5 million acres. Total acreage planted in oats increased 21.6 per cent to 3.4 million acreas. Canadian farmers said they planted 3.3 million acres of corn for graint grain in 2015, which was up 5.7 per cent from 2014. Ontario farmers boosted their acreage seeded to corn for grain by 9.6 per cent this year to 2.1 million acres, matching their five-year average. In Quebec, the area seeded to corn for grain, was up 2.8 per cent to just under 902,000 acres. The survey by Stats Can was carried out between May 28 and June 11 with about 24,500 farms being surveyed. Subsequent surveys will bring updates during the crop year with data on final acreages being released in early December. Revisions to the fact-sheets may be implemented within a two-year time span. The early farm survey regarding seeding does not include the Maritimes and British Columbia (but the final crop production report does). These areas traditionally represent between two and four per cent of the national totals.

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Crop and pasture conditions holding up well in southeast By Norm Park For Agri News Southeast Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers appear to be better off than a good portion of their counterparts around the rest of the province, especially those in the southwest sector. Moisture conditions in the southeast were considered to be decent, if not good, according to local authorities. Brian Ross, an area cattle producer noted the land he’s dealing with this year has provided good pasture and haying conditions to date and with the expectation of more rain in the near future, he was optimistic about maintaining a good feed supply for the family-run operation. Haying continues to dominate in many Saskatchewan areas, despite limited plant growth due to a precipitation shortfall. About one-quarter of the hay crop had been cut

and about 15 per cent baled or in silage by the end of the first week in July. The west-central area of the province saw about two inches of rain in late June and early July, but rainfall was spotty through most of the other regions with many areas reporting light showers totally in less than a third of an inch. As a result, topsoil remained dry. In the southeast, the cropland moisture content was adequate on about a third of the fields and short or very short on the rest of the land. In spite of the drying conditions, crops are developing well, especially in the southeast, thanks to the fact they

Canadian beef showcased Canada Beef reported that Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Andrea Lyon joined them at the Canadian Beef Festival and consumer culinary event in Shanghai on June 13. The Festival, based on the Canadian Beef Branding Series, highlighted the four pillars of the Canadian beef brand — the producer, the product, world class standards and sustainability — by engaging consumers in both the emotional and technical attributes. The event aims to create and sustain strong brand loyalty to Canadian beef through a direct go-to-market consumer channel. Chinese consumers were invited to experience Canadian beef preparation and consumption events. Also joining the Canadian team were Canada Beef president Rob Meijer and directors John Schooten of Alberta and Arden Schneckenburger of Ontario along

with the Canada Beef team from China. “Deputy Minister Lyon’s endorsement and in-person support of our branding efforts in China and the ministry’s support of ongoing efforts is nothing short of extraordinary,” said Canada Beef Chairman, Jack Hextall. ‘This enhancement is all about us connecting with the growing Chinese middle class and the culinary media. We are working to bring our Canadian beef brand to life.” The event included cooking demonstrations of two premium Canadian beef cuts followed by opportunities for the consumer audience to cook and experience their own Canadian beef prepared by themselves. This allowed the attendees to learn how to prepare, cook and enjoy, Canadian beef. Canada Beef is cattleproducer-funded and operated and it maintains offices in Canada, Mexico, Japan, China and Taiwan.

The Veterinary college at the University of Saskatchewan celebrated its 50th anniversary in mid-June. The Western College of Veterinary Medicine opened in September of 1965 with 33 students enrolled in the first class. The college now boasts of more than 450 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 3,000 alumni.

“Our college was built on a unique partnership forged between the four western provinces 50 years ago and this longstanding partnership has led to so many successes,” said WCVM Dean, Douglas Freeman, who spoke at a special reunion homecoming celebration that was held at the U of S from June 11 to 14.

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all got off to a good start in the spring with good topsoil moisture content and earlier rains. In other areas around the province, reporters are spotting thin crops that are heading out prematurely or flowering earlier than expected. About two-thirds of the fall cereal crops and about 40 per cent of the spring cereals are in the heading stage with an additional 30 to 35 per cent of the fall cereals in the dough stage. Forty-five to 55 per cent of the canola and mustard crops and 82 per cent of the pulse crops are now in the flower to boll/pod stage.

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CITY PAGE Water Treatment Plant &Waste Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Person The City of Estevan is looking for an independent and self-motivated individual to assist in the maintenance and operation of our water and wastewater treatment facilities. The ideal candidate would possess significant mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Organizes and operates a preventative maintenance program for the Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant. • Identifies malfunctions in equipment and systems operations and performs repairs. • Ensuring compliance with all regulations stipulated by the Environmental Management and Protection Act regarding the production and delivery of potable water and the treatment and disposal of wastewater. Works as a relief operator of the Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant when required. This position requires: • Grade 12 • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License • Two years of post-secondary education in one of the following: • Chemical Engineering or Chemical Technology • Environmental Engineering or Environmental Technology • Water Sciences • Instrumentation Technology or Instrumentation Journeyperson • Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator’s Certification and Fireman’s Certificate would be an asset The City of Estevan offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and emphasis on work/life balance. If you’re looking for a career that contributes directly to a growing, thriving community, then apply to: Aubrey Agarand, Human Resources City of Estevan 1102 4th Street, Estevan, Sk S4A 0W7 Phone: (306) 634-1841 • Fax: (306) 634-9790 Email: apply@estevan.ca

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2015 Property Tax Notices 2015 Tax Notices were mailed out on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Taxes are due July 31, 2015. Penalties are accumulative, applied the 1st of each month starting August 1, 2015 as follows: August 1 .5%, September 1 1%, October 1 1.5%, November 1 2.5%, December 1 3.5% Arrears Penalty of 10% will be added to all outstanding amounts on January 1, 2016 Payment Options: In person at City Hall, Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm • Payments accepted by Cash, Cheque or Debit • Mail to: 1102 Fourth Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7 • City Hall Drop Box – located at main entrance at City Hall. Cheques only please. • Payment can also be made on-line / or at your financial institution TIPS The City of Estevan now offers (TIPPS) tax installment payment plan service. TIPPS allows property owners to pay their property tax bill in 12 monthly installments making budgeting easier with no added fees or penalties. Monthly withdrawals are made on the first banking day of each month. TIPPS applications forms are available at City Hall or by visiting our website at www.estevan.ca . How do I apply for the TIPPS Program? • Any outstanding Property Tax amounts must be paid in full, prior to the start of the TIPPS Program. • Complete the application form and return it with a void cheque or pre-authorization form. Please submit form prior to July 31, 2015 for the 2016 Tax year.

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Torquay church hits century mark By David Willberg Over the course of the last 100 years, the Trinity Lutheran Church in Torquay has experienced a lot of changes. According to information supplied by the church, there have been 23 pastors and seven Lutheran synod affiliations. Reverend Danny Krauss has been the pastor since 2012, and they have been affiliated with the Church of the Lutheran Brethren Canada for three years. “It doesn’t matter what affiliation Trinity Lutheran at Torquay has had,” said long-time church member Verna Daae. “Trinity remained faithful to the gospel, spreading the love of Jesus, throughout all generations. Many souls have found peace with God.” They have offered various programs for church members and the community, and they have helped many people since its inception. The church celebrated its accomplishments June 28, when it hosted its 100th anniversary celebration. Nearly 200 people attended the festivities, which is quite the feat for a church which typically has 15 to 30 people in attendance for their Sunday service each week. Daae and fellow long-time church member Vi Sabin were thrilled with the turnout. “It was great to have so many people return,” said Daae. “We

Trinity Lutheran Church in Torquay celebrated its 100th anniversary last month. Photo submitted. had people from all over. And I would say pretty much all families were represented that have been involved through the years at the church.” Centennial festivities began with the opening of a cornerstone containing historical artifacts. The last time the capsule was opened was in 1990 for the church’s 75th anniversary. “There were many items in the Norwegian language, which was the main language of the church at that time,” said Daae. The service featured music, scripture readings, prayers, speeches and a sermon. Several former pastors, including Peter Mathieasen, Ed Hedlin and Carl

Johnson, were in attendance. Other former ministers had family present, and a few sent letters of congratulations. Dorothea Sabin was the oldest person in attendance. She’s 96 years old, and continues to attend the church’s services on a regular basis. A banquet wrapped up the centennial activities. Among the more unique items at the centennial was a quilt, made from flower sacks, that is at least 90 years old. The quilt was created as a fundraiser, and people paid 10 cents each at the time to have their names embroidered on it. Trinity Lutheran Church in Torquay was first organized on

September 26, 1915, under the name of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Congregation. Twenty-four people were part of the original church. Worship services were held in the Presbyterian church until August of 1916, when a basement was constructed on the site where the present church is located. Services and church meetings were held in the basement. The church merged with several congregations in the area, and it continued to grow. A new building, again on the present site, was constructed in 1927. Expansions and renovations have left it in its present form. Daae said the exterior and the interior of the building still

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look great. “People were happy to see that it’s still going, and kept up, and still home to regular worship,” added Vi Sabin. The church has offered many different programs to congregation members over the years. One of the most well-known is the women’s quilting group that meets at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays from early January to late March. They create about 100 quilts a year, even though they have just four to six participants. “There is lots of stuff donated, including donations for fabrics and stuff like that,” said Sabin. “The quilts go all over, to wherever there’s a need.” Some of the quilts will wind up at St. Joseph’s Hospital or the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, and others are sent to Soul’s Harbour in Regina. They also send quilts overseas through Lutheran World Relief. Club DJ (which stands for the biblical characters David and Jonathan) is a weekly children’s club that started in the fall of 2012. The church wanted to have a place where young people in the community could learn about the Bible. They meet on Mondays at 4:15 p.m., and attract more than 30 youths. Sabin and Daae said they feel blessed that Trinity Lutheran in Torquay is still open, and the church is open to people who want to attend the weekly service on Sunday mornings.

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