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Cheers to all who lend a helping hand to seniors.

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It’s not a contest, but for the 59th year an open invitation has gone out to all musical talents in the community to be part of the Estevan Rotary Club’s annual Carol Festival.

This Sunday’s festival will be a platform for 10 acts who will perform a number of Christmas songs as a fundraiser for local band programs and a way to get people into the singing season. Gloria Chicoine is the chair of the Carol Festival committee for the club and has been organizing this event al-most as long as she’s been a member. It’s her seventh year doing the Christmas event and her eighth with the club.

Chicoine said she al-ways enjoys doing it, and each year they eventually have enough groups to fill out the program. There are some scheduling conflicts because it’s a very busy time of year, but they hold the event at the same time each year so it’s easier for people to plan around.

“It takes a bit to find enough people, but it’s al-ways a go,” said Chicoine.

She said there are many regular acts, and when they can’t make the event, they are always

Festival continues to bring carols to the community

A group performs Christmas carols at the Estevan Rotary Club’s Carol Festival last year. The festival that raises funds for four local band programs will be featured again for its 59th year on Dec. 11 at St. Paul’s United Church.

sure to mark it off for the following year.

“There are lots groups who have been invited, and they all want to do every-thing, but they can’t.”

That just keeps things fresh every year, and she noted they have only three or four returning acts from last year. That leaves lots of opportunity for new per-formers to put on a show.

The performances will once again be held in St. Paul’s United Church, which Chicoine said is a great venue, particularly for organizing the groups because there are different classrooms that she can assign to each one. That gives the groups space to for any preparation they would like to do before the show.

This year’s show will include a trumpet trio, the Northwest/Southeast Chorus and the Hill View Manor Choir. Chicoine is excited to have the North-west/Southeast Chorus, a collaboration between southeast Saskatchewan and northwest North Da-kota who performed in Estevan recently. She also noted this will be the first year that the chorus has been a part of this event and there is also a seniors’

choir from Hill View Manor, one of the retire-ment homes in the city.

Chicoine said she sends out an open invita-tion to all musical groups in the community and all are welcome to perform a couple of numbers. If a new group comes to town, she said she will send them an invitation as well.

She noted the variety of acts with performers including vocal choirs as well as instrumentals, like the trumpet trio.

They show also in-cludes community singing part way through to get the audience involved. Attendees are looking to get into the holiday spirit and with the ensemble groups singing Christmas classics and other seasonal tunes, it’s easy to get into the mood.

Chicoine said, “It’s always very uplifting. The reason we do it is entirely for the community, and as a fundraiser for local bands.”

The festival raises funds for four band pro-grams: the Estevan Com-prehensive School band, rural schools band, public schools junior band and separate schools band. Donations will be accepted

for those attending the performances.

The performances at St. Paul’s United Church begin with the 6:45 p.m. prelude on Dec. 11.

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This past week marks what my sister calls my Estevanniversary, so to acknowl-edge the fi rst year of my time in the Energy City I’ll look at some of the top inventions or innovations the world has seen in that time.

The possessed hand is exactly what it sounds like, a way to give control of your hand over to a machine, which might be a great defence one day for some of the people I see in court on a regular basis.

The possessed hand sounds like it could do much more evil than good, but let’s look fi rst at the good. The possessed hand works by strapping on an armband with 28 electrodes, which send pulses into the joints and muscles that create involuntary fi nger movements. The catch is that the user no longer has control of their hand. It is completely vulnerable to the whims of the whomever controls the machine.

The good is that now anybody could play the guitar like Jimi Hendrix. Just pro-gram the armband to play a song by forcing the user to hit the proper fi nger positions on the fret board and voila, everyone’s a rockstar. In my job, there would be no such thing as a typo, because my hands could be programmed to type the story, and I would

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never spell t-h-e as t-e-h ever again, unless there was a typo in the programming.

If the possessed hand got together with Watson, IBM’s Jeopardy! contestant, that would be an interesting duo. Watson can think, in a manner of speaking, and the possessed hand can control people, so we really are quickly making our way toward a futuristic dystopia where robotic beings rule the world, as foretold in the Flight of the Conchords song The Humans are Dead. Luckily for them they have a corner on that listening market.

The most relaxing song in the world was created this year by Marconi Union called Weightless. It’s eight minutes long and apparently reduces anxiety by 65 per cent and can lower your heart beat by 35 per cent. Check the song out on YouTube. If you listen to the song as you fall asleep every night, I’m sure in a week or so it will heal all that ails you.

Apparently police in Santa Cruz, Ca-lif. didn’t learn anything from Minority Report and have developed a system to identify when and where crimes will oc-cur, so they can position police in the area to pre-empt the crime. I think prosecutors will fi nd it diffi cult to get convictions for criminals who have not yet committed a crime, but it will be interesting the fi rst time a case like that goes to trial.

Another innovation this year was a razor made of iridium with blades that are allegedly 5,000 times thinner than a man’s facial hair. The cost of the razor is $100,000. A price like that makes me want to ignore this creation as an unmarketable and useless tool because it will not do a job that is proportionally better than a typical razor when considering the price.

I won’t be able to take advantage of any of these innovations until the come on the market at a reasonable price. If I were a more anxious person I would listen to that relaxing song everyday.

I guess I will have to wait until next year to fi nd a new invention that is ready to use. In the meantime I could call up the Estevan police and say I have a sneaking suspicion that a crime is about to take place.

An interesting anniversary was cel-ebrated last week in the province as the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corpora-tion hit 50 years.

The idea of crop insurance has come a long way in five decades.

“Before 1961, crop insurance was offered on an area basis through the Prairie Farm Assistance Act. Premiums were based on a percentage of sales: the higher the yield, the higher the premium. Coverage was the same across the prov-ince resulting in townships with low average yields paying lower premiums but receiving indemnities more often than townships with higher yields,” detailed the SCIC website.

“In 1961, the federal and provincial governments granted permission to op-erate a pilot program in 25 areas of the province, mainly in the east and north-east. (That year) 194 producer applica-tions were accepted from a total of 439 province-wide.

“Approximately 31,700 acres and three insurable crops were covered. Wheat, oats and barley were insurable with a coverage of 60 per cent of the long term average yield. The price option was $1/bushel for spring wheat.”

In retrospect those are rather humble

beginnings, but the trial year was enough to show crop insurance was wanted, dem-onstrated by more than 400 applicants that first year, and that it could work in terms of providing farmers with some level of security in regard to their main farm crops.

That is really what insurance comes down to. You invest some dollars in a program which kicks in as a safety net in times of distress, whether it is car insurance and you are in an accident, fire insurance if a home burns, and crop insurance if drought or another problem impacts production.

Like any insurance, crop insurance is not perfect in respect to covering every producer for every problem that might arise, at least in terms of making them a profit. But it does provide a rather stable base safety net for the majority of pro-ducers.

So fast forward to 2006 and numbers

on the SCIC website, where it states “SCIC insured 66 per cent of all land seeded in Saskatchewan, with approxi-mately 28,200 customers insuring 22.1 million annual acres and 500,000 forage acres under the multi-peril programs. An additional 2.5 million acres were covered by weather-based insurance products.”

What is also interesting is how the insurance program has diversified as have farmers. The trial run before 1961 covered only three cereal crops.

Today the list of crops is long, cover-ing such crops as canary seed, triticale, faba beans, camelina, coriander, wild rice, vegetables and even honey.

Farming has changed over 50 years, significantly so, and the SCIC has played a role in allowing that to happen. By di-versifying what it covers in recent years, it has become more relevant as a safety net program for producers who have evolved into much more diverse producers.

The SCIC has grown and evolved and has been there for farmers through a number of federal and provincial govern-ments. And while most of the time farm programs get buried in paperwork and ultimately fail - GRIP, NISA and others come to mind - crop insurance has been a shining example of what can be achieved.

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I won’t lie, I only had to write one fi nal this semester. And because I’m off on internship next semester, that’s it for fi -nals for me this year. But I have lived through four other semesters of study-ing (well, two really, since the two in Missouri hardly qualify) and know a couple of things that are helpful during cram time.

1) If you live in an apartment, buy disposable dishes and cutlery. I agree that there’s a problem with over-filled landfills, but piles of dirty dishes are not something a panicking student needs to deal with. One week of cups that you don’t need to wash is a bit of a blessing when you’re try-ing to memorize Canada’s prime ministers in order.

2) Make something that you can eat for several days. If you’re cooking for yourself, make some chilli in a slow cooker and eat it three meals a day. Or maybe just two meals a day. I like to have sandwiches for lunch.

3) Turn off your TV. I know it can be diffi cult to voluntarily miss The Big Bang Theory, but you can watch it illegally on-line when fi nals are over. Studying with the TV on is distracting and is going to make the process drag

A university student’s guide to surviving fi nals

out longer than it needs to. I’d say that this rule applies to Facebook and Twitter too, but I can’t be that hypocritical.

4) Reward yourself. I realize this is super nerdy of me, but after an allotted time period of studying, I reward myself with a couple of chapters of my favourite book, or maybe a short nap or a Facebook creep. Finding little ways to motivate yourself is important, especially when the deadline is looming.

5) Tim Hortons. Take a break and grab some coffee. I’ve seen fi rsthand what happens to people who don’t take breaks and go completely crazy. For example, one person I know fi nished an eight-hour study binge, then went home, fi nished a bag of Goodie Rings, laughed hysterically on the couch for 20 minutes and then passed out cold. Finals can be a frightening time.

6) Make sure all your

laundry is done before fi nals begin. Because if you are like me, you hate laundry and the fact that it costs money, and you know that it’s just 10 times easier to take it home and do it there. Plus, if you’re like me, your mom LOVES to do laundry and gets super excited when you haul three black garbage bags full into the house. Right, Mom?

7) Stay calm and call your mom. Or your best friend. Or your roommate. Finals are only a small problem in the great span of your life. You are going to beat them. And if you don’t, there’s always next semester.

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Ah decorating, an issue to divide the masses.

I was raised to believe that holi-day decorations consists of a Christ-mas tree set up the fi rst weekend of December, a string of Christmas lights

surrounding the house (not green), and a handful of decorations in the main rooms of the house.

I think that I will continue to enjoy Christmas this way for the rest of my life. Though I tend to be fl ighty and prone to changing my mind. This style, which I fi nd tasteful, is comparably minimalistic next to a house with a full sleigh-and-reindeer display on the roof, even more so next to that house on youtube that co-ordinates a light show with holiday music.

So what is too much?Let’s begin with outside. In my opinion, if your energy

bill requires a second mortgage to support it during the holi-days, then you’ve probably crossed the line into “excessive” territory. And if your neighbours have been complaining about being unable to sleep because your front yard seems to be in constant daylight, then again, maybe too much. But if you’ve managed to walk that careful line between “holiday hater” and “Whoville,” then I think you might be on to something.

I fi gure lights dangling from your eavestroughs, maybe a couple of lights in a tree and a few faux reindeer pretending to scavenge for grass on your lawn would look nice. I do ask that you keep your lights in complimentary colours, meaning no pink, orange and purple on one single tree. Also, if you care about my friend Brandon at all, you’ll avoid blue lights, because he can’t see them and it makes him a reckless driver during twinkle tours.

Inside your home, I like my mom’s rule: Santas, elves, garlands and whatever can stay up until Boxing Day-ish, and then should be taken down. But snowmen and other ornaments of winter fun can stay up until you get sick of moving them to dust (or dusting around them, in my case). Your friends and family don’t need to mistake your house for the North Pole. Plus, if you have pets or children age one to 17 (or my father when he’s painting and off-balance) living at home, having lots of decorations set up for a month means having lots of broken decorations by the New Year.

Moral of the story: keep it tasteful. There’s nothing wrong with loving the holidays and throwing a fake snow globe on your lawn. But people driving by should pause to admire your decorations, not require sunglasses to make it past without smoking into a parked vehicle.

When it comes to decorating for Christmas, to each his own, but there is still defi nitely a happy medium between Griswold and Scrooge.

For some, getting into the holiday spirit means shouting from the rooftops of their elaborately lit homes, and for others, it’s about sitting by the fi re with a modestly decorated fi r tree in the living room. Those who fail to set up their Christmas decorations before the snow shows for another overstayed welcome probably aren’t the type to bathe their properties in lights, infl atables and slogans of merriment.

Just because their decorations are late to the party doesn’t mean they are put up with any less spirit of the season. The mentality of the Clark Griswold is that the only way to truly celebrate something is to blow it up and celebrate with all the conviction one can muster. The per-ception is that if nobody else can see that you care more than they do, you can’t win at Christmas.

Griswold operates on the belief that in order to make the holidays special, fun or successful, he needs to over-compensate on his Christmas cheer.

While driving in the country at night, it’s always nice to fi nd those few properties that are lit up like a Cheech and Chong movie, but you still have to wonder who has the time to set up all those decorations. The answer, of course, is farmers.

For those who aren’t going to great lengths to show their enthusiasm for electric lights and red-green colour schemes, there are more subtle ways to show an interest in the season, if you have any interest in the fun of the holiday anyway.

There needs to be something decorative or holiday-like to really get in the mood. A house with yellowish incandes-cent lights over a coffee table with an empty pizza box on it is not very festive. Put out a life-size cardboard cutout of Santa Claus. I believe you can get them from Coca-Cola.

If trees aren’t your thing, at the very least erect a Fes-tivus pole. It’s not extravagant but it’s something. You can maybe even snap a branch off a tree and tie it in a loop for a makeshift wreath. Four feet of branch should be perfect.

However much you decorate, there are better ways than to scream to the rest of the neighbourhood, “LOOK HOW MUCH I LOVE CHRISTMAS!” I think that violates a noise bylaw.

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There’s no shortage of ink being expended on the housing situation on the At-tawapiskat First Nation and the deplorable state of, well, just about everything. What’s even more unfortunate is that the James Bay First Nation could be stand-in for any number of reserves. It’s a poster child for everything that’s wrong with Canada’s relationships with its First Nations, and the relation-ship of First Nations people among themselves.

Spending five years working with the Battlefords News-Optimist, it was very hard to stay out of band poli-tics, yet this was something I tried hard to do. Why? It’s not because there weren’t stories, compelling ones at that, but because there was no end to it. You could never get to the bottom of anything. Like quicksand, as soon as

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you stepped in it, there was no bottom, and you would become sucked in until you breathed your last.

One day, during a band election, I got a phone call saying I should go check out a local motel because votes were being bought. So I grabbed my camera bag, drove to said hotel, and soon realized there was no way I could really observe this, because even if there were something going on, it would be indoors. Sure enough, a few years later, there were convictions of election fraud as a result of that election.

I only speak of it now be-cause there were indeed con-victions. Of all the hundreds of rumours and allegations I heard over the years, this one was substantiated in a court of law. There was no lack of innuendo for all sides, from the band members to elders to

chiefs and councillors I dealt with, never mind the local tribal council at the time.

The band politics often centred around the issues we see at Attawapiskat - hous-ing, who gets running water, education and jobs.

Prior to working with the paper, I was working on a crew installing sewer and water on a local reserve. I could not understand why these people, in 2002, did not have running water. My parents bought a farm in 1979 that didn’t have running water or an electric stove,

either. They burned wood in the stove and carried water in a pail from a hand-pumped well - not too far off the state of some reserves to this day.

Within a year or two they put in an electric stove, well, pump and septic tank. It took a lot of work, and cost a fair bit of money, but it made a huge difference in their lives.

The National Post’s Jonathan Kay said it far better on Dec. 5 than I could, but to sum up his column, Kay said, “No one ever has washed a rented car.”

When you earn some-thing, and own it, it means something to you. If you keep getting handouts, nothing will ever be of value, and all will soon fall into disrepair.

It was on this reserve on a cold fall day when I couldn’t stop scratching my head - why wouldn’t some-

one simply buy a can of paint and fi x up their houses? It’s really not that hard to do. Asking a few people on the reserve why that didn’t hap-pen, I was told that was the band’s responsibility.

Reserves with commu-nal ownership are some of the last vestiges of communism in the world. Twenty years ago this month, we saw the collapse of the Soviet Union because it doesn’t work. Yet on Canadian First Nations, we practise it every day and expect a different result.

Be it Attawapiskat or any one of hundreds of other First Nations, the fun-damental issue is the lack of responsibility. It is the root of everything from the state of housing to band politics to the atrocious number of First Nations people behind bars. Most of those convic-tions have both the victims and perpetrators being Ab-original.

Responsibility comes from taking ownership of something, literally and fi guratively. That can only be built on a solid foundation of private ownership. The most fundamental thing a person can own is his or her

own home. Even better, they should spend a substantial amount of time and effort working to pay for it, in order to truly appreciate it. And to do that, you must have a job.

When band members actually own their own homes, when they have to sweat blood to make the monthly mortgage payments like pretty much everyone else, they will be more in-clined to keep them in repair. They will not be looking to the band, or the federal gov-ernment, to fi x dilapidated homes, because they will do it themselves. They will also be motivated to improve on their property - drill a well, put in a septic tank or sewer line.

Until something as basic as private ownership of hous-ing becomes reality, there will be no resolution to the ills of Attawapiskat or any other First Nation. When the First Nations peoples, themselves, decide to take this path, and the federal government goes along, then, and only then, we will start to see things turning around.

Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at [email protected]

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The countdown to Christmas is here and from what I witnessed this past weekend, the shopping fren-zy has started.

The malls are bursting with people and the hum of conversation almost drowns out the carols that are being played through the internal sound system. The parking lots have become more like scenes from movies like Gone in 60 Seconds or perhaps Smash Up Derby. Finding the perfect spot and secur-ing it, before someone else squeezes in without a nod is quickly becoming the norm.

Everyone seems to be in a rush to get the perfect gift for that special someone. Others have lists as long as their arm, with names scratched out and check marks in the appropri-ate columns. Simply put, it’s a crazy situation out there.

Gift buying is such a beautiful thing, especially when it’s well thought out and not just a quick pick off the shelf. For many of us, we have been racking our brains for the perfect gift for our children or perhaps grandchildren.

Advertisers are busy sharing their messages about their product through tele-vision, flyers and e-mail notifi cations. They defi nitely infl uence us and sometimes help us with our purchasing decisions. Whatever the case may be, there is a message to “buy now”, and that without specifi c products, both your child/grandchild and you, yourself, will be less of a hu-man being if everyone doesn’t have or purchase the product of the season.

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sprayed a fellow shopper with pepper spray, all in an effort to secure the product she wanted. This is where I question need versus want. Whenever buying, whether it be during the Christmas season or not, I ask myself and my children to determine whether the decision to pur-chase is based on a need or a want. I ask this just to give us a moment to pause and to consider.

A few Christmases ago, my youngest (at the time she was 3-and-a-half-years-old) was still at that tender age when the boxes and wrap-ping paper (post-gift opening) were the most exciting part of Christmas morning. My husband and I had wondered what to give her, we consid-ered the season’s popular Princess Barbie but knew that wasn’t really what made her smile. I think we considered it because advertisers were telling us to, yet it didn’t fi t her personality, so what was the point of buying a $40 Barbie just because we felt obliged to.

As Christmas Day ap-proached and the excitement in the house grew with the impending arrival of Santa Claus, my little one found herself drawn to the tree. She simply couldn’t resist the shiny paper, the well-wrapped gifts shouting “tear me open.”

She joyfully shook every gift and tried her hardest to peek, without tearing the pa-per. She kept track of the days through her chocolate advent calendar and would check the fi replace (on a regular basis) to make sure Santa’s landing place was acceptable. She was the picture of excitement and

a beautiful example of what Christmas can bring to a heart, whether young or old.

Finally, the morning arrived and it was time to fi nd out what was hidden beneath the shiny paper. Our designated Santa handed out each gift with a “HO-HO-HO.” The excitement in the room could have been bottled and sold for a hefty price. My youngest ripped and tore and unwrapped like a wild child. She squealed with delight when she saw “Darla”, the doll she had been hoping and praying for. There were a few Barbies to add to her collec-tion, however not the expen-sive and very popular Princess Barbie, yet even these caused her to jump for joy and giggle with excitement.

In that moment, as we watched our three children unwrap their gifts, every lineup we had stood in, every wintery road we had driven on, every hour of wrapping felt so good and was worth it. Thankfully, we hadn’t gone overboard, we didn’t break our budget, yet our kids didn’t miss out on any of the excite-ment of Christmas.

Finally, a few last little gifts were distributed. My little one was handed a fl imsy present that was wrapped in the “left over” pieces of paper because this gift was mostly an afterthought. Mustering the same enthusiasm as she had when opening her doll “Darla”, she tore open this seemingly lesser gift and much to her surprise and overwhelming pleasure it contained a pack of four Hilroy scribblers that cost a total of $1.49. You see, our little one loved (in her words) to do homework. From the time she could hold a pencil, she would write, draw and scribble on any piece of paper she could fi nd. So, in an effort

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Can Sidney Crosby win the National Hockey League scoring title this year?

Wow, what an accom-plishment that would be, considering he missed the fi rst 20 games of the 82-game schedule amid suggestions he may miss the whole season, or - perish the thought - never play again.

But there he was on Nov. 21, back to his old swash-buckling self, skating circles, winning battles for the puck in the corners, bumping into opponents, taking a couple of hard hits and dominating the game as he did for half of last season when he racked up 66 points by early January and was running away with the scoring race.

The Kid’s come-back game was spectacular: Crosby scored twice and set up two others against the Islanders. He was blanked in his second game, but then picked up three points in his third outing. Through seven games, he had 12 points. Taking that average (1.714 points per game) for the remainder of the season (another 55 games) would leave Crosby with 106 points and an outside chance for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ superstar to win a scoring title.

Toronto’s Phil Kessel and Philadelphia’s Claude Giroux, the NHL points leaders on the night of Crosby’s return, are on pace for around 105 points. Normally, expecting anyone to overcome a 30-point head start with one-quarter of the season gone would be foolhardy to suggest, but when you’re dealing with one of the game’s all-time greats - yes, Crosby truly belongs in the hockey stratosphere with Gretzky, Orr, Lemieux and Howe - anything is possible. Winning a scoring title in spite of missing 20 games would only add to The Kid’s legend.

Wrote Michael Grange of Rogers Sportsnet: “He spent 11 months sidelined, waiting for his clearly special brain to heal. Meanwhile, the hockey world was holding their own hopes for his safe return as dearly as a cup of arena hot chocolate on a cold morning. And now No. 87 was back. And Crosby, a great one, put on a show.”

Hockey fans everywhere hope the show rolls on. A scor-ing title would be nice. A Stan-ley Cup would be wonderful. But a healthy Sid for the rest of the season, and beyond, would be the best hockey gift of all.

• Headline at TheOnion.com: “NHL’s critics fi nd no evidence that penalty box reforms players.”

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• Found in Steve Harvey’s ‘Bottom Ten’: Actor Tim Al-len, as the dad on the sitcom, Last Man Standing: “College is important. Without college there’d be no college football.”

• Harvey again: “Ex-NFL QB Joe Kapp, age 73, knocked down former rival Angelo Mosca at a Canadian Football League annual alumni lun-cheon, then kicked him. Kapp is expected to be suspended from the next two annual alumni luncheons.”

• R.J Currie of sports-deke.com: “The posted speed limit on Ole Miss campus is 18 mph - the jersey number of ex-Rebels football great Archie Manning. Let’s be thankful Wayne Gretzky never played college hockey.”

• Currie again: “Bears quarterback Jay Cutler will be out six weeks after breaking one of his thumbs. In a related story, the Broncos released Kyle Orton after six weeks of twiddling his.”

• Question from a reader to Norman Chad of the Wash-ington Post: “If the NBA season had been completely lost, would tattoo shop owners have been eligible for a federal bailout?”

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• Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel on the pos-sibility NBA star Dwight Howard might leave the Magic and sign with the L.A. Clip-pers: “Geez, how humiliating would that be for Magic fans? Dwight bolting Orlando for the Clippers would be like your wife leaving you for Arnold Horshack.”

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Olga Potylitsina of Russia notched her fi rst career victory in a two-run combined time of one min-ute 49.39 seconds to beat Emma Lincoln-Smith of Australia by 0.23. Lincoln-Smith, earning her fi rst podium fi nish, led after the fi rst heat but was only sixth fastest in the second.

Hollingsworth, Olym-pic bronze medallist and two-time Overall World Cup champion from Eck-ville, Alta., was 0.27 back in third. Defending World Cup champion Anja Huber of Germany took fourth, 0.35 behind Potylitsina.

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The board of gover-nors authorized commis-sioner Gary Bettman to implement the proposal pending input from the NHL Players’ Association. It could be put in place as

Calvillo will return to Alouettes for 15th season early as next season.

The new plan tried to address as many concerns of the teams as possible, from creating more equi-table travel, to preserving rivalries, to promoting the game by having the biggest stars play in every city every season.

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Calvillo, who’s com-ing off a record-breaking campaign, announced Monday that he will be back for a 15th season with the Alouettes.

“I always thought I’d come back, I just wanted to make sure I was 100 per cent certain,” Calvillo said. “After we lost the East Division semifi nal, it was hard for me to say if I’d come back. It was the fi rst time I’d ever thought about retirement.”

InternationalKIEV, Ukra ine -

Ukrainian women’s rights activists staged a topless demonstration at Kyiv’s Olympic Stadium to pro-test what they say are attempts to legalize pros-titution during the 2012

European Championship.Five members of the

Femen group chanted slogans and displayed banners criticizing tour-nament organizer UEFA. Femen spokeswoman Inna Shevchenko says UEFA is “trying to infl uence our government” to legalize prostitution during the June 8-July 1 tournament. UEFA made the draw Dec. 2.

Kyiv police arrived at the gates of the downtown stadium fi ve minutes later. The women were dragged into a police vehicle and driven away.

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Speaking to reporters at an anti-doping confer-ence hosted at NFL head-quarters, WADA director general David Howman added that the NFLPA’s stance could lead one to believe that HGH use is a problem in pro football.

“The players are mak-ing a very good go of trying to say it is a problem by

not agreeing to be tested. I would have thought if there wasn’t a problem, they would say, ‘Hey, test us,’” Howman said. “If you’ve got nothing to hide, open up.”

The new labour con-tract that ended the NFL lockout in August included a provision for HGH testing as soon as this season — but only once the NFLPA approved the process. That hasn’t happened, in part because the NFLPA says it needs more information about the test itself.

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Olympic cross-country ski champion Christian

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The disciplinary com-mittee of NADA, Austria’s anti-doping agency, said Tuesday it found Hoff-mann guilty of having his blood taken for doping purposes at a Vienna lab between 2003 and ‘06 and possessing a centrifuge for blood enrichment.

The 36-year-old Hoff-mann won gold in the 30-kilometre race at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games and was part of the Aus-trian relay team that won the world title in 1999. He holds six World Cup titles.

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Construction BULLETIN…Water Main Replacement

The City of Estevan is undertaking replacement of Water Main at: Souris Avenue – Seventh Street to King Street

The purpose of this work is to provide timely and cost eff ective replacement of existing cast iron water main with PVC pipe, replacement of existing water and sanitary sewer services from water & sewer main up to the property line and surface restoration. This work would require closure of immediate areas of excavation and may necessitate parking restriction in adjacent areas. This work will commence during the week of August 22, 2011 (from Seventh Street) and will take approximately Eight (8) to Ten (10) Weeks to complete (subject to weather). Glen Peterson Construction Ltd. will perform this work within the current Bylaw regulations.

Temporary Water SupplyTemporary Supply of Water shall be made during the construction through the water tap outside the house during the week of August 22, 2010 (from Seventh Street). This may require crew to enter inside the house to complete the connection. This temporary supply may be connected up to 8 weeks. During this time water pressure may vary, however should not adversely aff ect appliances that use water. Interruption of water supply may result in some pockets and sediments enter in the plumbing. We advise that when water service is restored, please let each tap in house run for about 30 seconds or until water runs clear. Hot water may require running long enough to completely exchange water in the water heater. The City or the contractor shall not assume any responsibility of damage caused to any appliances such as washer, dishwasher etc, for being connected to temporary water supply.Please see attached advisory from the province on temporary water connections.

SafetyConstruction site could be dangerous. If you have children, please ask them to keep a safe distance from the site. We will take every precaution to ensure public safety, but we need your assistance to constrain the natural curiosity of younger children. Please DO NOT attempt to go close to areas of open excavation.

Theft or VandalismIf you see any act of vandalism, theft or anyone suspiciously tampering with equipment, signage or barricades please contact 421-3474, the Site Foreman or after hours call Police.

Questions and ConcernsThe City of Estevan, Engineering Services apologizes for any inconveniences that this work may cause and thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience. If you have any question or concerns, please call at 634-1818 or approach the supervisor or foreman on site.

SUPPORT WORKERS NEEDED

Southeast Regional Victim Services is looking for volunteers in the Estevan City Police / Estevan RCMP detachment area to work with victims of crime and traumatic events by providing information, advocacy, support and referral. Victim Services is a police-af liated program.The following quali cations are needed:* 18 years of age or older* pass a police security screening and take an oath of con dentiality* sincere interest in and the ability to work with people* successfully complete initial training program and participate in ongoing training and staff meetings

Training is provided free of charge.Funded by Saskatchewan Justice.

For further information, please call 634-8040.

Position: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (Dispatcher)Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal

communication skills. This person will handle incoming telephone

calls, general public inquiries and complaints, and will commu-

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independently under stress as well as produce a high degree of accuracy.

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December 10th - Christmas Crafternoon @ 3:00pm. Pick a craft, we will have the supplies needed to complete a Christmas gift. Must be ages 6 - 13 due to limited supplies. Call 636-1621 to register. December 11th - Holiday Coffee House @ 2:00pm. Come and share your written work or a song you’ve been working on! Celebrate the holidays by enjoying a hot cup of java and listening to holidays traditions. Contact the library by December 4th if you would like to present at 636-1620. December 11th - Beginner Beading - Class #3 of 4 @ 1:30pm. Continue learning beading techniques with Ramona Timar.December 13th - Beginner Beading - Class #4 of 4 @ 7:00pm. Continue learning beading techniques in this last class with Ramona Timar. December 14th - Baby Time @ 10:30am. For children 0-18 months and their caregiver. Spend a close and happy time with your little one using songs and rhymes along with a short story and simple activity. This month, join Jocelyn Akins, Parent Skills Educator, as she shares tips on Baby’s First Christmas! December 15th - Author Reading with Marion Mutala @ 10:30am and 1:00pm.Join us at Westview School as Marion Mutala reads by her children’s story Baba’s Babushka. Everyone welcome. December 18th - Kris Kringle Cookie Decorating @ 1:30pm.Nothing to do on a Sunday? Anyone is welcome to come to the library and decorate homemade sugar cookies! No registration required.December 19th - Cool Kid Concoctions: Gingerbread Mix in a Jar @ 6:30pm.For ages 9-14. Measure, mix and mingle for a delightful gift for the holidays. Pre-register at 636-1621 as only 10 spots are available. December Ugly Ornament Contest! - Bring in your most hideous Christmas ornament to hang on the library tree. Patrons will vote on the ugliest holiday decoration, with the winner receiving a special prize!

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2011-2012 concert season picks up again in April 2012 when Koncerts for Kids present the 3rd concert of their series. Join us when Motus O (Circus Terri co) perform on April 15th at 2:00 p.m. – Westview School. Further details at www.estevanartscouncil.com

Stars for Saskatchewan‘s next performance is January 21st at St. Paul’s United Church when they present Canadian musicians, Sharon Wei and Angela Park who have captivated audiences around the world with their unique interpretations of the viola and piano repertoire from Bach to newer selections. COMING IN MARCH!! Brent Butt ….advance tickets on sale at Henders Drugs

Visual Arts committee offer classes in the arts for all ages.

Energy City Film Circuit will present their 3rd lm of the season: The First Grader

Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Orpheum Theatre (4:00 pm)

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

If you see any burned out street lights in the City, please report them to

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We are searching for Events staff to assist with the set-up/tear down, seating and parking for events held at Spectra Place.

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The City of Estevan is currently recruiting

Casual Clerk StenosThe successful candidates will be reliable, self starters who are independent, have intuitive and take pride in their work. This position will appeal to candidates currently looking for a few days’ work and wish to more into a Full-time role in the future.

What we’re looking for:• Monday to Friday availability• Experience & Education in an of ce environment• Advanced Computer Skills

Apply to:Kelvin Pillipow, Human Resources Co-ordinator1102-4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7Ph: (306) 461-5905 • F: (306) 634-9790 • [email protected]

We offer:• Flexible scheduling• Great work environment• Great people to work with.

Tender - City of Estevan The City of Estevan invites tenders to supply the following materials.

Tender packages are available at the Legislative Services Business Division - Main Floor - City Hall:1. Supply of Liquid Chlorine - Water Treatment Plant2. Supply of Aluminum Sulfate - Water Treatment Plant3. Supply of Potassium Permanganate Crystals (KMn04) - Water Treatment Plant4. Supply of Ammonium Sulfate - Water Treatment Plant5. Supply of Sodium Hydroxide Solution 50% - Water Treatment Plant6. Supply of Hydro uosilicic Acid – Water Treatment Plant

For further information regarding this tender please contact Kevin Sutter,Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Services Manger.

Ph: 634-1822; Fax: 636-2199; Email: [email protected] parties are invited to respond by forwarding sealed envelopes

marked “2012 Chemical Tender - and identifying” chemical” to the following by 2:30 p.m. December 13, 2011.Legislative Services, Main Floor - 1102 4th Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0W7Public opening of tenders shall take place at 2:30 p.m., December 13, 2011, C.S.T. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Estevan, SK.

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Due to decreased patronage, the Fitness Centre hours have

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Saturday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pmSunday: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Stat Holidays: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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IN MEMORIAM

Donald Deren

July 26, 1949 -

December 12, 1998

In Loving Memory

Thirteen years have passedSince that dreadful nightLife goes on but it hasnever been the same.We miss your smile

and that twinkle in your eye.Our only consolation wasknowing you were there

to take Dad home.We felt your presence at

Dana and Scott’s wedding,Just knew you were so proud

of your family, especially Ethan.

You are sorely missedand forever loved.

- Mom, Carolyn, Susan and fami-lies.

COMING EVENTS

The Saskatchewan Auctioneers Association presents BAXTER BLACK, Cowboy Humorist, at the Delta Hotel in Regina on Friday, February 10, 2012. For tickets, and more information, contact the SAA at 306-441-2265 or [email protected]

PERSONAL MESSAGES

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APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

AVAILABLE immediately: One bachelor and 1 bedroom apart-ment. Newly renovated. In down-town Estevan. Phone 421-3749.

FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom Apart-ment . La rge 2 ,000 sq . ft . , Available January 1. $1500/month + Utilities. Fully renovated. In-cludes new Stove and Fridge and Washer/Dryer. Pr ivate parking space, and large private sundeck. Also has 2 private entrances. No smoking and no pets, please. Downtown Estevan. Call: 421-3749 today.

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• Here’s a great con-versation piece: Get a big, shallow bowl or box, fi ll it with loose snapshots (pref-erably of holidays past) and set it on your coffee table. People can’t resist photos.

• “I’ve loved this little trick since I saw it used at a party years ago. I serve iced tea (or punch) at most of my get-togethers, and instead of ice cubes, I freeze several pounds of cleaned, de-stemmed white grapes. They are a hit at every party.” -- M.A. in New York

• Need almost-instant party snacks? Try a pack-age of store-bought cheese tortellini. Cook according to package instructions (usually only a few min-utes), toss with oil or salad dressing and stick each on a toothpick.

• “A great way to make guests comfortable is to print out a copy of the channel lineup for your cable service provider. You also can print out common remote-control buttons or any remote-control or TV instructions for playing a DVD, etc. This helps us older folks enjoy a few hours of TV time while

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• If you’re serving hot rolls on a buffet, line the basket with aluminum foil before you line it with a towel. They’ll stay warm longer that way.

• Try this tip to avoid overeating at holiday par-ties: Keep a drink in your dominant hand. You’ll be less likely to graze on high-fat chips and other snack foods. Need a little something? Hope for a veggie platter. But whether it’s veggies or chips, grab a couple and then WALK AWAY from the table be-fore you can hit the dip.

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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be receptive when a family member or friend asks to confi de in you. Your positive reaction could en-sure that he or she will have a happy holiday experience.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t be rushed into wrapping up that workplace problem. Consider leaving

it until after the holidays. This way you’ll have the facts you need to reach the right resolution.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’ll get news that will make you glow brighter than the lights of the holiday season. Be sure to use what you learn both carefully and kindly, to avoid giving the wrong impression.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That frayed relationship could be mend-ed in time for the holidays if you were more fl exible. Give a little, and you could get back a lot more than you imagined.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Things might not seem to be settling down

as quickly as you would prefer. But it might be just a little holiday time fl utter. You’ll soon get news that will lead to more stability.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Stop getting so involved in ev-eryone’s personal problems that you lose precious time with loved ones. Remember, even the Supreme Court closes for the holidays.

SAGITTARIUS (No-vember 22 to December 21) All signs point to a bright holiday, with all of those pesky problems fi nally re-solved in your favor. Share the good times with people you love and, of course, who love you.

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cember 22 to January 19) Your plans should not be set in stone and cemented over. Leave some open-ings in case you need to make changes. Spend the holidays with your nearest and dearest.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Surprise! This holiday fi nds you on the receiving end of the generosity of those who are usually the recipients of so much that you give so freely and lovingly.

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to March 20) That piece of good news assures that you’ll be swimming in clearer, calmer waters this holiday season. There might be a storm or two ahead, but you’ll weather it all in fi ne style.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a fl air for seeing things as you’d like them to be, as well as a gift for turning your perceptions into reality.


“It’s dirty work, but someone has to do it!” That has been my catchy refrain the past few months while partnering with Scrub-bing Bubbles to reveal its fascinating Dirty Work Index data on women’s attitudes and feelings on cleaning their homes. Did you know that 51 percent of women actually avoid going into someone else’s bathroom? I also was sur-prised to learn that three out of four women say that the cleanliness of their homes speaks volumes about them personally, and 83 percent are prompted to clean if they’re hosting a party or guests in their home. That can put a lot of pressure on one person, especially this time of year!

Now that we’re in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, with guests coming and going in our homes, here are some practical and easy cleaning strategies for busy families:

1. Start with the front door.

To keep dirt and grime out of the house before it gets tracked in, remind kids to leave their boots, shoes, and wet and muddy winter gear at the entryway. When guests pop by, I like to add a bit of humor and suggest that they do the “Cha, Cha, Cha” on the entry mat when they arrive. After a few steps, wiggles and laughs, their shoes are clean before

Home-Cleaning Tips for the Holidays

they step inside.2. Think of cleaning

as exercise. It can be hard to get

everything you want done during these busy days, so make cleaning do dou-ble duty when you can’t squeeze in time at the gym. An active 30 minutes of cleaning can get the blood pumping and heart racing. Add music to the mix, and it will be done before you know it.

3. Get kids to help. You don’t have to do all the tasks alone, especially kid-friendly jobs like shaking rugs, taking out the trash and cleaning the bathroom mirrors.

4. Clear the clutter. Just before guests ar-

rive at a dinner party, wash and put away mixing bowls and utensils, and be sure the counters are sparkling clean. A clutter-free kitchen makes you feel organized and relaxed.

5. Save the night with candlelight.

Perfection isn’t ev-erything. If you throw a last-minute get-together, don’t worry about dusting every corner. Simply dim lamps and light candles.

There is something about candlelight that makes everything glow.

6. Holiday helpers ring in the new year.

When packing holiday decorations in boxes until next year, make it a family affair. Laugh together, tell stories and share cups of cocoa while you get another cleanup job done!

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11K394 - Questerre et al Mary eld ................................................................................................................ 16-29-9-3011K384 - Triwest Hastings Hz ......................................................................................................... 1A2-10-4A10-3-3-3311K391 - Triwest Parkman South Hz ..............................................................................................3C5-10-1B10-9-8-3311K392 - Triwest Parkman South ................................................................................................................2A4-23-8-3311K415 - Voc Glen Ewen 2Hz ........................................................................................................... 3A9-33-3A1-33-3-111K414 - Voc Glen Ewen N 2Hz ....................................................................................................... 1B9-33-4B1-33-3-111K387 - Penn West Queensdale E Re Hz ....................................................................................3A10-21-1C2-21-6-111K388 - Elkhorn Northgate Hz ....................................................................................................3C14-20-1C16-29-1-211K390 - Petrex et al Wordsworth East Hz .......................................................................................1A4-24-1D5-13-7-311K413 - PBEN View eld 2Hz .......................................................................................................... 4B4-29-4B4-20-7-511K389 - PBEN View eld 2Hz ............................................................................................................ 2A9-17-3A9-8-7-711K396 - CPEC View eld Hz ............................................................................................................4C13-5-4C13-8-9-711K399 - Legacy et al View eld Hz ...................................................................................................1C5-32-1D5-31-8-811K397 - CPEC View eld Hz ........................................................................................................4C15-10-2D15-15-9-911K385 - CPEC View eld Hz ........................................................................................................4C16-10-2D16-15-9-911K379 - CVE et al Weyburn Unit Inj Hz .......................................................................................7D12-11-2D2-10-6-1311K398 - NAL Hoffer Hz .................................................................................................................... 1B1-7-1B13-8-2-1511K433 - Legacy Frys Hz .............................................................................................................. 4B3-33-4A12-28-7-3111K423 - Triwest Parkman South Hz ............................................................................................ 2A4-23-3A12-14-8-3311K422 - Elkhorn Northgate SWD ..................................................................................................................... 5-20-1-211K435 - Legacy Steelman Hz ........................................................................................................2C15-32-4B2-32-4-411K430 - CPEC View eld Hz ........................................................................................................3C13-25-1C13-36-8-811K434 - Legacy Creelman Hz .......................................................................................................2D9-12-2C14-7-10-911K417 - CPEC Eastend Hz .......................................................................................................3C16-11-2C16-14-6-2011K442 - Epping et al Bellegarde SWD ......................................................................................................... 13-15-6-3111K438 - Epping et al Welwyn .....................................................................................................................16A-9-15-3111K453 - Torquay Queensdale E Hz ................................................................................................ 1A6-24-2A8-24-6-111K437 - Athena Alameda ................................................................................................................................. 1-30-3-311K456 - Athena Alameda West Hz ..................................................................................................3C7-16-1C5-16-4-311K443 - BHPB Meville .................................................................................................................................... 5-20-21-311K446 - CPEC View eld Hz ............................................................................................................4C14-5-1C14-8-9-711L004 - CPEC View eld Hz ..........................................................................................................4D15-25-3A2-25-8-711L003 - CPEC View eld Hz ............................................................................................................1D1-24-2D1-19-8-811L002 - CPEC View eld Hz ............................................................................................................ 2B3-28-4B3-21-8-811L007 - Longview et al Midale Hz .....................................................................................................4D1-3-3A1-2-6-1011L018 - Midale Carnduff 2Hz ...................................................................................................... 1B3-20-3A10-17-3-3311L015 - Elkhorn North Portal .......................................................................................................................... 13-24-1-411L014 - CPEC View eld Hz .......................................................................................................... 2B9-13-3B1-13-8-1011L027 - Conserve Weyburn 2Hz ................................................................................................. 2A3-13-4A16-12-6-13

RIG REPORT11D195 - Big Sky #77 ............................................Legacy Frys East Hz .......................................4D1-16-3D1-15-8-3010F214 - Advance #8 ......................................Questerre et al Frys East Hz .................................1D9-31-2D9-32-8-3011K335 - Vortex #2 .......................................Triwest Gainsborough West Hz ............................. 1A4-22-4A12-15-2-3111K072 - Advance #10 ....................................... Southern Workman 3Hz ....................................4D13-31-1D5-6-2-3111K027 - Canelson #16 ........................................... Highrock Ryerson .......................................................... 9-21-8-3311G054 - Canelson #12 ........................................Legacy Edenvale Hz .....................................3D11-13-4A6-13-6-3311K137 - Advance #1 .............................................. Pemoco Parkman ........................................................3C5-3-9-3311K139 - Advance #1 .............................................. Pemoco Parkman ....................................................3B11-22-9-3311D129 - Advance #5 ......................................Triwest Wauchope North HZ ................................. 3B4-12-4B2-11-8-3311H453 - Advance #4 ...................................... VOC et al Alameda East Hz ................................... 3A3-30-1B4-30-4-111H144 - Big Sky #3 ................................................PBEN Wapella DD ...................................4B11-34-2D11-34T-14-111C219 - Big Sky #6 ................................................PBEN Wapella DD .........................................3C11-4-3B14-4-15-111F392 - Belts #1 ................................................. Elkhorn Northgate Hz ......................................5A3-29-2D16-29-1-211H098 - Nabors #24 ................................................. BHPB Meville .............................................................. 4-22-20-211F278 - Crusader #2 .......................................Athena Alameda West Hz .......................................2D13-4-3A5-4-4-311F277 - Crusader #2 ..........................................Athena Alameda West ......................................................... 13-4-4-311K390 - Big Sky #4 .....................................Petrex et al Wordsworth East Hz ................................1A4-24-1D5-13-7-311K185 - Precision #219 ..................................Renegade Wordsworth DD .................................. 4B5-11-4B15-11-7-411I171 - Canelson #27 ............................................. Elkhorn Pinto Hz ............................................ 2B9-24-3A4-25-1-4

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Pump Unit Mechanic Helpers

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4th or 5th Class Boiler Operator

required immediately for employment at an Oil eld Waste Management Facility in

SE Saskatchewan.The successful candidate would be working a 12 hr.

shift consisting of 7 days on, 7 days off.Extended health care & dental bene ts as well

as subsistence pay.Salary to commensurate with experience.If you are interested in this full time

employment opportunity please forward your resume to [email protected] or

by fax: (403) 342-0857.If you require any other information in

regards to this position please contact Kevin at (403) 505-7784 or Greg (403) 358-9254.

Formerly Rotex Energy Ltd.

for a smaller 25 paper route.

500 - 600 blocks of King, George, and Henry Street.

At the end of each month our carriers are eligable for a $100 monthly prize.

If interested call Gayle at The Mercury

is looking for

Carriers

Labourers Required• Class 5 drivers licensed and safety

tickets preferred.

Tubular Repair Operator• Class 1A drivers a must

• Competitive wages and excellence bene t package available.

Interested individuals can fax resume to (306) 634-8025

Brady Oilfield Services LP.Is currently accepting applications for:

1A Gravel Truck Drivers&

Equipment Operators

Weyburn / Halbrite Area

Mail or Fax ResumeAttn: Jeff Perry (Construction Foreman)

P.O. Box 271 Midale, Sask. S0C 1S0Fax: (306) 458-2768

Email: [email protected]

See yourself in a whole new light!Dreis Insurance and Investment Solutions and

Sun Life Financial are expanding in theWeyburn/Estevan area

As a Sun Life Financial Advisor, you run your own business, but still bene t from the company’s support, established marketing programs and ongoing training and development.Sun Life Financial Advisors enjoy:• Unlimited income potential• Flexible working hours• Recognition and reward opportunitiesPlease contact Sharon Dreis at:

306-842-0444 or 306-634-2360

Titan Production Testing is hiring day and night supervisors to operate test vessels

for work in Southeast Saskatchewan and Southwest Manitoba. Titan is a fast

growing company in an exciting area of oil production. We offer competitive

wages and group benefits.

Please forward resume to:[email protected] Or

Titan Production Testing Box 1591 Virden, MB. R0M 2C0

Telephone inquiries may be made to Derek at 204-851-1149

Only selected applicants will be contacted for follow up interviews.

in all areas of the city

Suitable for children or adults. We will find a route suitable for you. Papers are delivered to your home, once a week.

No collecting! All our carriers are eligible for a $100

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PREFABRICATEDHOUSING ASSEMBLERS

• Required Immediately• Permanent Full Time

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• Starting at $14.70 per hour plus benefi ts

Duties include:

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Send, fax, e-mail or drop off resume to:

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Fax: 306-634-7597E-mail: [email protected]

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Line Cooks/ Short Order Cook

Tower Cafe is looking for 5 cooks for permanent full-time employment

Prepare & cook pizzas, salads, sandwiches as ordered. Set up & stock line to maintain proper levels of ingredients required. Train new staff. Use proper weights & measurements to make/prepare consistent product. Clean equipment & clean line & work area as required. Must be available to work until midnight. $14.43 per hour permanent full time available. Culinary education or at least 3 years of food service experience as a cook.

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Minimum Class 3 Drivers License Required.Oil eld Safety Certi cates an asset but not

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Send Resume and Drivers Abstract P.O. Box 271 Midale, Sask. S0C 1S0

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Sherritt Coal is Canada’s largest thermal coal producer, with nine surface mines in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Producing more than94% of the thermal coal produced in the country, Sherritt currently suppliesdomestic utilities and international companies with fuel for electricity generation.

The Bienfait mine is located approximately 12 km east of Estevan.The Boundary Dam and Bienfait Mines operate 6 draglines and provides employment to over 400 employees.

Bienfait Mine has immediate opening for:

Class 3 Power Engineer

Position SummaryThe Bienfait Plants division requires a plant operator for an Activated Carbon Plant that was commissioned in mid 2010.

Quali cations:The ideal candidate will possess a Class 3 Power Engineer ticket. Must possess a valid passport.

Sherritt Coal offers a competitive bene ts package and wages.

Interested candidates should email or fax a resume and coverletter. E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 306-634-7058Applications may also be submitted in writing to: Human Resources, Sherritt Coal, Boundary Dam Mine, Box 3000, Estevan, SK S4A 2W2

We thank all candidates for their applications, however, onlythose selected for an interview will be contacted.

Administrative AssistantLocal oil company requires a

Full Time Administrative Assistant

• Computer Skills are mandatory• Must be able to work independently, have good organizational skills and demonstrate particular attention to details.

Fax Resume with references to:306.634.3094

successful applicant will be notifi ed

Serious Applicants Only Need Apply!

Is currently seeking quali ed individuals to Is currently seeking quali ed individuals to ll the following positions: ll the following positions:

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ElectriciansOilfi eld & Commercial

• Oilfi eld experience a defi nite asset• Assorted powered mobile equipment

experience an asset• Knowledge of Estevan & area an asset

• Flexible hours, competitive wages, benefi ts and bonus

• Overtime always available

If you are reliable, take pride in your workmanship and are looking to work for

a company who values its employees

send resume to Harvey/Donna:

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Sanjel has current openings for experienced Driver/Operators, Supervisors and Coordinators in ALL of our Districts! Drivers (Class 1, 3 & 5) with a mechanical aptitude and a keen interest in the Oil & Gas Services industry are encouraged to apply!

What’s in it for you?? Rotations that fit your lifestyle (21/14 and 15/6), competitive total compensation packages, including benefits… and that’s just the start!

Bring your resume and current driver’s abstract to your nearest district, or call our career line and speak to a Recruiter about how to join Team Sanjel.

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Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings:www.glaciermedia.ca/careers

MayCo Well Servicing Inc. has built its reputation from our most valued asset, our people. We are seeking ambitious, reliable team members looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic and positive work environment.

We currently have Floorhand positions available. No experience is necessary. Safety tickets would be an asset, but not required. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.

What We Offer • A trusted name with trusted personnel • Advancements, competitive wages, bene ts, RRSP plans and bonuses • Training and certi cation opportunities • Coveralls supplied and cleaned • Housing available • Transportation may be arranged for successful applicants

Please submit resume by email or fax to:MayCo Well Servicing Inc.

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We offer:• A positive work environment• Competitive wages, bene ts & RRSP plans• Housing available• Training & certi cation opportunities

Check us out at: www.maycowell.com for more information

Email resume to: [email protected] or fax 306-483-2356

“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success”

Days Inn, Estevan is looking for

3 COOKSfor full time permanent employment.

College education as a cook or at least 4 years of previous experience is a must.

Responsibilities: prepare and cook meals, supervise helpers, estimate and maintain

inventory. Salary $14.43 Can./hour

Fax resume to (306) 634-8733.

1305 - 9th St. Estevan, SK.

Please mail or e-mail resume to: Melanie Tribiger, Production Manager

[email protected] Estevan Mercury

Box 730Estevan, SK., S4A 2A6

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

Applicants must be able to muti-task in a fast paced, deadline driven environment,

He/she must be a team player with an eye for detail. Knowledge of Mac Computers and Adobe Creative Suite is an asset, but we are

willing to train the right applicant. The position is Monday to Friday during business hours. Our company offers a

health bene t package.

Has an opening in their

Production Department

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTBristow Projects Saskatchewan Ltd. is currently recruiting for an Administrative Assistant

Job DescriptionAs the Administrative Assistant, you would be responsible for:• Data Entry of time sheet, records & job details• Recording of meeting minutes & tracking actions in action log• Assisting with the coordination of area functions and/or meetings• Records management control of all department records and les• Assisting with the compilation of information for weekly and monthly report• Ordering of supplies & cell phones• Other administrative duties as required

Quali cations• Of ce Administration Diploma, Certi cate or other relevant post-secondary education• Must possess a valid drivers license• 3+ years of administrative experience• Must be pro cient in Microsoft Of ce Suite (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook)• Experience with the performing basic accounting, invoicing and payroll would be considered a de nitive asset• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)• Strong inter-personal skills• Ability to work independently with limited supervision • Ability to function effectively as a member of a fast paced team• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize

This is a full time position and is based in Frobisher, SK. Wage is dependent on successful candidate’s experience and education.

Please forward resume to:Curtis Dunford - General Manager

Bristow Projects Saskatchewan Ltd.ax: 306-486-2099

Email [email protected]

Journeymen Electricians

and ApprenticesPowerTech Industries Ltd. in Estevan is seeking

Journeymen Electricians and Apprentices for work in the Southeast Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Industry.

Experience: 1 year (preferred) Safety Certifi cates are needed. 1st Aid/CPR, H2S, WHMIS. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Oilfi eld background preferred. Full benefi ts packages and RSP plan.

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

Wage/Salary Info: Depending on experience & qualifi cations.

To Apply: Fax: (306) 637-2181, e-mail sschoff [email protected] or drop off resume to 62 Devonian Street, Estevan, SK.



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