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Civic Services Under the Lifting of the Public Health Order - What You Should Know!

Saskatchewan’s current public health orders have been lifted, effective February 28, 2022. City Hall and all civic facilities are open and available for business with the public. Civic facilities are a ‘mask-friendly’ environment, meaning the City of Martensville respects all individuals’ freedom to don a mask for their own comfort and safety. Martensville Athletic Pavilion - Opened, including drop-in programs. Contact the MAP or Martensville.ca for information or questions about programs. Please do not visit City Hall or public facilities if you are feeling unwell, experiencing flulike symptoms, or have been in contact with someone who is presumptive or tested positive for COVID-19. After Hour Water and Sewer Emergencies- should still be directed through the Emergency line at City Hall, (306) 931-2166, ext.1. Questions about Facilities or Programs? City Staff are available to work with the public via phone or email. Questions or inquiries can be directed to City Hall via phone (306931-2166) or inquiry@martensville.ca OR the Martensville Athletic Pavilion (306-6835576) or mapreception@martensville.ca.

Street Sweeping Season

Street Sweeping will be underway in the community with the emphasis on an initial sweep and a focus on the arterial and collector roadways. Sweeping will commence in residential areas so please watch for signs and posts in your neighbourhood. We ask that vehicles be removed from the streets on your ‘sweep’ day however tickets will not be issued, nor vehicles towed away. Friendly reminder to please stay back from Street Sweeping equipment as crews work. For more information about street sweeping contact City Hall.

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May 2022 Council Meeting Dates Please Note: Council Meetings may be attended in-person but guests must wear a mask and should practice social distancing within Council Chambers. Those still wishing to attend but would wish to do so virtually should contact the City Clerk or visit the online agenda for the link to attend. Regular Council Meeting- May 3rd Committee of the Whole Meeting- May 10th Regular Council Meeting- May 17th The Regular Council Meetings are located at Martensville City Hall Council Chambers in Martensville City Hall at 37 Centennial Dr. S. All meetings commence at 5 PM. Those wishing to address or do a presentation to Council must be placed on the agenda. To be placed on the agenda please contact the City Clerk’s office at City Hall or visit the website for details.

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The City of Martensville is initiating a(Excluding program where existing Holidays) water meters will be replaced Statutory with new automated water meters. Neptune Technology Group will be installing the meters by area and will be contacting homeowners to make appointments for the change-out. This project will begin in late February and be completed city-wide by July. To learn more, please check the information piece with your water bill or visit martensville.ca

Lane Usage During Spring Thaw

The City of Martensville encourages residents, for which their lane is a secondary means of access to their property, to limit their usage during the spring thaw period. Heavy or repetitive vehicle usage during spring thaw and wet conditions can cause further rutting and reduce drainage. This limits the ability of crews to conduct maintenance on the lanes in a timely manner and increases time required to reshape lanes. For questions or further information please contact Public Works at 931-2166.

The Martensville Business Expo is April 29th from 5-8 PM and Saturday, April 30th from 10 AM-4 PM. Reconnect with the businesses and organizations in our community!

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Check Stop Leads to Numerous Tickets and Seized Drugs On Friday, April 15th, members of the Corman Park Police Service conducted a check stop near Dalmeny Road and Auction Mart Road. During the check stop, two drivers tested positive for THC and one driver tested positive for cocaine on the Dräger DrugTest 5000. All of the drivers received a three-day license suspension and their vehicles were impounded. A total of four tickets were issued, and a small amount of cocaine was seized.

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit Seeks Public Assistance in Suspicious Death Investigation On Friday, April 15, 2022 at approximately 1:15 p.m., Warman RCMP and EMS responded to a report of an injured male on Hodgson Road near Highway #7, about 5 kilometers southwest of Saskatoon. The injured male was pronounced deceased at the scene. He has been identified as a 22-yearold male from Fishing Lake First Nation and his family has been notified. No name will be released at this time. Based on preliminary investigation, his death is considered to be suspicious in nature. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance to identify any suspicious activity or vehicles

on Hodgson Road near Highway #7, between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022. Anyone with information should call their local police service, RCMP detachment or 310-RCMP. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www. saskcrimestoppers.com. Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit continues to investigate with the assistance of the Saskatchewan Coroner's Service, Warman Detachment, Corman Park Police Service, RCMP Police Dog Services and RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Blaine Lake RCMP Look for Public Assistance in Locating Stolen Property

Blaine Lake RCMP are asking the public to be aware of items when using online “buy and sell” sites after tools valued at over $60,000 were recently reported stolen in a break and enter investigation in the Blaine Lake Detachment area. The theft is believed to have occurred between March 20-21, 2022. Items that were reported stolen include: Graco RTX 5000 stucco sprayer, Simplicity 24” Model 1695303 Pro Series snow blower, Husqvarna H450 chainsaw with orange case, Festool Planex LHS 225 with case, Makita MAC5200 air compressor, Festool Duo-Plus LED light and white collapsible stand, Bosch corded electric handheld planer, Milwaukee 8” 6370-21 electric metal cutting circular in red plastic case, large collection of Makita 18v cordless tools, Bosch 10” portable table saw, Dewalt 12” compound mitre saw and stand, Makita 1/2” Mixing Drill, Makita 9005B 5” corded grinder in grey plastic Tanos case with drawer, large collection of Tanos plastic cases, large collection of Milwaukee PackOut cases, Veto Pro Pac bag filled with electrical hand tools, Husky black tool cabinet with Jet 3/8” and 1/2” socket sets and fabric tool rolls, several semi-clear air hoses, extension cords and Quick Grip clamps, a blue Cannondale F500 mountain bicycle, a Stihl FSE 60 electric corded electric trimmer and other equipment. Items have not been recovered and the investigation is ongoing at this time. If you purchased tools via an online “buy and sell” site in the past month and the transaction is believed to have been suspicious in nature, please report it to police. If anyone has information about these incidents, or have a similar crime to report, they are encouraged to contact Blaine Lake RCMP at 306-497-3600 or call 310RCMP in non-emergencies.

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The Martensville & District Lions Club is looking forward to hosting their 8th annual Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides in the community on May 29th, 2022. Doug Ward, Lions Club Secretary and event organizer, is especially excited this year, as they will be hosting a live event once again after the past two years were held virtually due to the Covid pandemic. “The Lions Club, and especially me, are very excited to be going live again this year. I guess I am a people person and enjoy the personal contact,” Ward said. Although a better option than cancelling completely, the virtual walk not only lacked the personal contact, it also brought in far less funds than the in-person events that had been held previous years. “The virtual walk didn’t generate too much interest and raised less than 25% of the live walk event, but the Club itself raised over $4000 from recycling, which helped a lot,” Ward explained. The Walk for Dog Guides will be held May 29th, 2022 and those participating will gather at the Lions Building, located on 6th Avenue South. Following the walk, a barbeque will be held under the gazebo that the Lions Club constructed two years ago in Lions Park, but have not been able to utilize due to the pandemic. Each year, this event is held throughout communities in Canada to help raise money for the Lions Foundation of Canada, which is used to provide dog guides for individuals with visual, hearing, medical or physical disabilities at no cost to them. To date, this event has raised over $20 million.

Currently, the local Lions Club is waiting for two service dogs, a hearing dog and a special service dog, for individuals in Martensville. Due to the pandemic, there has been a delay in service dog training; however, Ward noted that the training facility is beginning to get back to normal and should be back in full swing soon. “We will also be expanding our training facilities and will have a capacity for more than 300 Guide Dogs per year. Although Pet Valu supplies food, there are other training expenses and supplies that are needed on a regular basis,” said Ward. To help raise as much as possible, the local Lions Club will once again be collecting recycling and donations can either be picked up or donated through SARCAN Drop & Go using the name Martensville Lions Club or customer number 057302053. To arrange for pickup, call (306) 491-8914 or (306) 290-6766. To register visit www. walkfordogguides.com. You can also make a donation this way by either searching for a specific walker (Example: Doug Ward) or a team (Martensville & District Lions Club). All online donations can be made anonymous and receipts can be issued. Donations can also be made to Lions Club members, with receipts being issued for donations of $20 or more. Businesses are also encouraged to donate items to be used as door prizes or silent auction items. Ward is hoping to make this year one of the most successful ones yet and encourages the community to get involved. “Help keep our Martensville walk in the top 20 in Canada and keep our Dog Guide program going!”

RIGHT: Prior to COVID, the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides drew a large crowd of dedicated individuals with all funds raised going towards helping provide dog guides to local individuals.

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Two of Martensville’s former Maddog football players, who went on to play an incredible high school career with the Martensville Royals Football Club have now been chosen to play in the Sask 9-man All Star Team in Melville. Chase Lepage and Brody Dyck will be playing in the Challenge Cup in Melville on May 23rd against Manitoba. Challenge Cup is a ABOVE: Brody Dyck. 9-Man A-side Football (Photo by Pamela Bernes) All-Star Game between Congratulations Manitoba & Saskatchewan that was first Good Luck! established in 2019.

Lepage, a defensive back and kicker, received Special Teams Player of the Year for the 20202021 Martensville High School (MHS) Royals Highschool Football season, and Dyck, defensive and offensive lineman, took home the Lineman of the Year Award. Dyck will be a defensive lineman for Saskatchewan and Lepage will be defensive back. to both players and

LEFT: Chase Lepage will be playing in the Challenge Cup alongside Brody Dyck (ABOVE) on May 23rd. (Photo by Pamela Bernes)

Marauders Picked for SaskFirst Top 160 Tournament

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Four Martensville Marauders were chosen to play in the Sask First U18 Top 160 Tournament in Regina this past weekend, April 15 – 17. Mason Engele, Jack Janzen, Tarron Sabadash, and Chase Fraser were the chosen four. Martensville’s Engele is a 6’1 170 pound athlete who had a total of 22 points in his U15AA career with the Marauders and a total of 76 points in his U18AA seasons (2019-20) and (2021-22) as a Marauder. Jack Janzen is a 15 year old forward from Martensville who racked up 16 total points in his U15AA Marauder seasons and another 31 points in 2021-22 playing in the U18AA division. 16 year old Sabadash from Dalmeny had a total of 15 points as a defenceman in his U18AA season with the Marauders. Chase Fraser is a 17 year old forward from Martensville. He has a total of 9 points as a Marauder. Hockey Saskatchewan, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), welcomed players born in 2004, 2005, and 2006 to this prestigious tournament in Regina.

“We have had many players over the years attend this program and go on to play at a high level after getting noticed at this tournament,” said Joel Houseman, Senior Coordinator of High Performance. Players hit the ice on Friday, April 1, for team practices and then competed in a round-robin competition with a total of eight teams on Friday, April 15 and continued throughout the weekend with finals on Sunday April 17. Scouts were in attendance from SMAAAHL, SJHL, and WHL as well. The Sask First Program has brought accomplishment and great pride since it was introduced in 1988 by Hockey Saskatchewan, and offers a chance for players, coaches, trainers, and officials to have a better understanding of the game, as well as promote their development.

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Award Finalists Participate in Friendly Challenge to Benefit Local Charities Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

The Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce has been celebrating local businesses by hosting the Business Excellence Awards, formally known as WMBEXA, for the past seven years. Each year, local individuals are encouraged to nominate their favorite businesses for a variety of categories. From there, businesses can fill out an application form for the categories they wish to participate in and after judges go through each application, five finalists are chosen for each category. This year, the award categories are: Non-Profit, Community Involvement, Customer Service, Business Marketing, Employer of the Year, New Business of the Year and Business of the Year. Earlier this month, the finalists for each category were announced and since then, some of the finalists for Business of the Year decided to participate in a friendly wager, all to benefit charity. This idea began after Tyler Dagenais, coowner/Manager of Prairie ICF contacted Chad Zacharias, co-owner of Zak’s Home Hardware in Warman with a challenge. Since both businesses were finalists in the same category, the winning company will have a donation made to a charity of their choosing. If Prairie ICF wins, Zak’s will be donating to their chosen charity – Martensville Community Recreation Project (MCRP), and if Zak’s wins, Prairie ICF will donate $1000 to the Warman Food Bank. If neither company wins, the full pot will be donated to charity. “Prairie ICF and Zak’s have worked together on countless projects over the past several years. Given that we were both finalists for this award, we agreed that this would be a great way to highlight both this event and the Chamber of Commerce, all while helping a worthy cause,” Dagenais explained. The two businesses decided to see if other finalists wanted to participate in the challenge as well, and now have Legends Pharmacy and Lakeview Insurance on board as well.

For both Prairie ICF and Zak’s Home Hardware, giving back to their communities is a top priority, as the support received from their customers is what keeps them thriving and able to support their team members and local organizations. An example of this at Zak’s is an ongoing ‘Zak’s Donates’ campaign where funds are provided to a variety of community requests. In 2021, over $90,000 was given back to local communities. In addition to this, Zak’s Home Hardware also contributes to many local sports and arts programs, the Warman High School Industrial Arts Program, Secret Santa events, and more. Other unique ways that Zak’s has found to give back to their region is through their ‘Greening our Communities’ where 20% of lumber profits go towards tree planting, as well as free recycling services and a free electric car charging station. Prairie ICF is also a big believer in giving back to those that support them, both through monetary donations, as well as donations of time, material, and expertise to community events, sports teams, fundraising efforts and more throughout the province. They have also worked with high school and post-secondary programming, as well as on-site training for various non-profit organizations. Additionally, volunteerism is encouraged among staff at Prairie ICF. Just to be nominated was an honour for these two local businesses, let alone becoming one of the five finalists and both companies expressed their gratitude to the Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce for organizing an event such as this to highlight the local businesses within the region. “Obviously, the past few years have been challenging for a variety of reasons. Being able to gather and socialize at events such as the upcoming Chamber Awards Night is very exciting, and these experiences bring a feeling of normalcy returning to our professional and personal lives. This Charity Challenge is a great way to highlight not only the finalists and their respective charities, but also this great event and the hard work of the Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce. In our mind,

this nomination is recognition for the years of hard work building a small business into a long-term stable company,” Dagenais said. “We really appreciate the recognition and a big thank you to the Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce. Because this award is determined by multiple elements of our business, such as financial, community involvement, employment standards, customer service, and a clear vision and mission, we are grateful for the opportunity to demonstrate what the Zacharias family strives for on a daily basis. We are a family business, and we believe family is the most important part of life. Each customer is treated like part of our family, where their concerns are ours, and together we tackle projects from start to finish,” Wyatt Zacharias of Zak’s Home Hardware said. Congratulations to all finalists in each of the categories. Winners will be announced at the Business Excellence Awards, which will be taking place on Saturday, May 7th at the North Ridge Community Centre in Martensville.

Donations Make Easter Hampers Possible Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

Martensville has seen considerable population growth over the years, and with the rise in the number of residents within the community, also comes the need for more support. In 2016, the Martensville Free Pantry was created, and since then, this nonprofit organization has helped put food and hygiene products in the homes of many families within Martensville and the surrounding communities. It is thanks to the dedication of volunteers, and contributions from individuals, organizations and businesses that the Martensville Free Pantry continues to be a successful option for those in need of a little extra support from time to time. This Easter proved how successful this organization is after contributions from A&W and Nienhuis Contracting, along with a group of volunteers made it possible for a total of 17 hampers to go out which fed 68 people and brought Easter treats to six local seniors. Martensville A&W donated $500 to go towards food and other items, and Nienhuis Contracting donated a turkey for each of the hampers. Donations such as this help bring more awareness to the organization and the MFP volunteers could not be more grateful for all of the support they have received from the community. “It is so incredible and it continues to amaze me how much we have grown because we are getting the support of the community. With that support, we are getting more visibility, which means we regularly have more people contacting us looking to get hampers made,” Adrian explained.

ABOVE & BELOW: Contributions from A&W and Nienhuis Contracting made it possible for a wide variety of items to be provided to local families during the Easter holiday. (Facebook)

According Adrian, the shelves within the MFP are now looking bare following such a big week and they are low on all supplies. “If you are shopping, or have unexpired non-perishable items, please consider dropping them off in our collection boxes located at the Co-op, the Martensville Athletic Pavilion and City Hall,” Adrian said. Donations can also be made by e-transfer to martensvillefreepantry@gmail.com and Hunger Bags can be purchased at Martensville Co-op. Drop off times for large donations through food drives can be arranged by emailing the MFP. The Martensville Free Pantry is located within the Civic Centre at 37 Centennial Drive South and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am-5:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30am-7:30pm and Saturday from 9:30am-2:30pm. If you are in need of a food hamper, contact the MFP by noon on Tuesday each week in order to receive a hamper by pickup time on Wednesday’s at 1pm.

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Saskatchewan Leads Nation in Two Key Economic Growth Indicators Moe Needed to Make a Better Point on GHGs

There were better ways for Premier Scott Moe to make his point about Saskatchewan’s highest-in-thenation-per-capita greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than to say: “I don’t care.” The problem is, none of care as much about GHG emissions as we should. We all don’t like the federal carbon tax. To Moe’s point, that GHGs here and elsewhere aren’t falling as fast as they should only solidifies the notion that what we are doing is not working, but global warming and mankind’s contribution to a big, legitimate issue - whether some people are willing to acknowledge it or not. For a Premier to essentially say “I don’t care” - something that implies this isn’t reality or a legitimate issue - wasn’t helpful. Even if this wasn’t the point he intended to make, it wasn’t a helpful thing to say about an issue that’s already difficult to address. For the record, here is the Premier’s explanation of what he said to the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce that set off this controversy. “A lot of folks will come to me and say: ‘Hey guys, you have the highest carbon emission per capita,’ Moe told reporters at the Legislature last week. ‘I said: ‘I don’t care.’” “I went on to say: We have the highest exports per capita in Canada as well. We make the cleanest products, and we then send those products to over 150 countries in the world. This province is, most certainly, part of the solution when it comes to a cleaner, greener economy. We’re part of your solution to your energy security concerns. And we’re part of your solution when it comes to food security concerns countries may have.” The Premier should have chosen his words more wisely - something he somewhat admitted last week. “I’ll stand with the ‘I don’t care’ right now when it comes to the metrics of per-capita emissions,” Moe, said. “Could have I chosen something a little less controversial? Potentially.” One gets where the Premier was going with this and even why the point he was trying to make made some sense. The structure of carbon tax and the goal to reduce emissions puts the onus on industry rather than demanding consumers - largely urban consumers elsewhere in Canada and the world - to change their habits. That, in itself, is unfair to a place like Saskatchewan where there are fewer consumers but where a lot of things get produced. If all governments were serious about reducing GHGs, the taxes would go on straight to the tailpipes or the dinner plates of people living in cities. The problem being governments elected by people living in those cities no more want to punish the voters than Moe wants to see voters here punished for simply trying to earn a living. Moe’s point was that if consumers are being asked to choose, they should choose Saskatchewan commodities that are produced in a way that is more environmentally friendly than what’s coming out of Saudi Arabia, Russia, or Belarus — nations that have additional issues that should cause us to pause before deciding to trade with them. “As we find our way through a time of transition, you should be buying Saskatchewan oil,” Moe said. “That’s my point to not only the people of Saskatchewan but to people across the nation. “Most certainly, this would be the narrative. We would ask our federal government to take with them as they go overseas to promote and sell some of cleanest products available to the world.” This makes sense, but it still doesn’t really address that Saskatchewan accounts for 10.3 per cent of the country’s overall GHG emissions. Contrary to Moe’s assertion that this has “no bearing on reality” this remains the reality. What he needed say is we all need to care about this reality.

Saskatchewan Leads Country in Manufacturing Sales and Wholesale Trade Growth Saskatchewan's strong economic performance continues with the province leading the country in both yearover-year and month-to-month growth in two key indicators of manufacturing sales and wholesale trade. "Saskatchewan's strong and growing economy is back on track," Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. "Our government is committed to attracting investment, increasing the value of our exports and diversifying our international markets and trade opportunities to ensure this growth continues."

In February 2022, the value of wholesale trade in Saskatchewan increased by 36.7 per cent (seasonally adjusted) compared to February 2021. That year-over-year growth was the highest among all provinces. Saskatchewan also had the highest month-to-month growth from January 2022 to February 2022, with an increase of 5.4 per cent (seasonally adjusted). Saskatchewan's manufacturing sales increased by 39.7 per cent (seasonally adjusted) in February 2022 compared to February 2021. That year-over-growth was the highest in the country. Saskatchewan also had the highest month-to-month growth from January 2022 to February 2022, with an increase of 9.5 per cent (seasonally adjusted).

The total value of Saskatchewan's manufacturing sales in February 2022 was approximately $2 billion. The total value of wholesale trade in Saskatchewan in February 2022 was approximately $3.5 billion.

Letter to the Editor The Martensville Messenger welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters must be signed and a phone number and/or email address included so the writer’s identity can be verified. ALL letters are the opinion of the writer and NOT the Martensville Messenger. We reserve the right to edit letters for length, clarity or compliance with the current standards of public taste. Submit your letter to news@martensvillemessenger.ca or mail to Box 333 Martensville, SK S0K 2T0.

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Government Increases Commitment To Supporting Stroke Awareness Campaign

Stroke Campaign Urges Saskatchewan Residents To Recognize Signs And Act FAST (Face - Is It Drooping; Arms - Can You Raise Both; Speech - Is It Slurred Or Jumbled; Time To Call 911) The Government of Saskatchewan is providing funding of $75,000 to the Heart and Stroke Foundation toward their FAST public awareness campaign, an increase of $25,000 from previous years. "The FAST campaign is critical to raising awareness around the importance of identifying signs of a stroke and what to do promptly if you are experiencing symptoms," Health Minister Paul Merriman said. "Not only does it promote the importance of knowing the signs for yourself, but can also contribute to a bystander knowing what to do and how to help." The effectiveness of stroke treatment strongly depends on patients accessing appropriate care as soon as possible after symptom onset. Campaign messaging encourages people to call 911 in order to be transported quickly by ambulance to the appropriate stroke centre. In 2020, stroke was the 5th leading cause of death in Canada and in Saskatchewan. There is some indication that COVID conditions have contributed to public reluctance to seek care for health emergencies. If you or someone you know are experiencing symptoms of Stroke do not delay. There are strong protocols to swiftly deal with strokes that greatly improve health outcomes.

"We're so grateful for the support of the Government of Saskatchewan toward the FAST signs of stroke campaign," Heart & Stroke Director of Health Policy and Systems in Saskatchewan Stephanie Rusu said. "By simply learning the most common signs of stroke and understanding the urgency to engage EMS by calling 9-1-1, every person in our province is empowered to save a life." If you are experiencing stroke symptoms, call 9-11 immediately. Do not drive to the hospital. Calling 9-1-1 triggers a "Stroke Alert," which pre-notifies the stroke centre and ensures the stroke team is prepared to start treatment as soon as the patient arrives. As well, early patient assessment and management can begin en route in the ambulance. For more information, visit www.heartandstroke.ca.

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