April 25, 2024 Digital Issue

Landscaping or Back-Yard Project This Spring?What You May Need to Know

Property owners looking at landscaping or construction projects must secure a permit to access their property across public spaces or parks. The Access to Private Property Through Open Spaces Bylaw serves as a framework for property owners, allowing access to their property for home or yard projects while overseeing public areas to mitigate and address any potential damages or use of public spaces for project staging purposes.

Please contact City Hall for more information about this permit.

Don’t Get Missed on Garbage/Recycling Day

A few reminders to ensure you don’t miss your scheduled pick-up day:

• Have the cart curbside by 7AM on collection day

• Do not overfill carts. The lid must be closed to ensure contents cannot fall out of the bin, or spill onto roadways or against the garbage truck. Bins that are overfilled will not be picked up.

• Bag all trash and place inside the cart, bagged or unbagged garbage placed beside, in front, or on top of the cart will not be collected.

May Council Meeting Dates

Please Note: Council Meetings may be attended in person, guests may wear a mask if desired 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.

May 7th- Regular Council Meeting

May 14th-Committee of the Whole

May 21st- Regular Council Meeting

All Meetings are located at Martensville City Hall Council Chambers - Martensville City Hall - 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. The full Council and Committee of the Whole Schedule can be obtained at martensville.ca

Explosives Found on Property Near Outlook

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) responded to a report received by Outlook RCMP of unused explosives on a rural property near Outlook on April 14th. EDU attended and successfully disposed of 10 sticks of bulk explosives. Each year, the highly trained EDU recovers a substantial amount of unused commercial explosives from rural properties and disposes of them safely and free of charge to the public.

The EDU encourages anyone who finds any kind of explosives or detonators to not touch them and call police. "Please remember that no matter how old an explosive is, it can still be extremely dangerous," says Cst. Chris Donnelly. "We want our residents to be safe and the safest thing to do is to call the police service of jurisdiction. This will ensure removal or destruction of explosives is done in the safest possible manner."

Numerous Charges Laid Following Search Warrant Execution in Kindersley

As a result of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the Kindersley area, Kindersley RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP’s Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team (CRT) executed a search warrant on Railway Avenue West in Kindersley on April 17. Officers located and seized:

- approximately 451 grams of MDMA;

- approximately 232 grams of methamphetamine;

- approximately 50 grams of cocaine packaged into one gram bags; - a sum of cash;

- trafficking paraphernalia; and - a firearm and ammunition.

An adult male was arrested at the scene. As a result of continued investigation, 56-year-old Heath Nernberg from Kindersley is charged with:

- three counts, possession for the purpose of trafficking, Section 5(2), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;

- one count, possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized; and - one count, possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000.

Heath Nernberg is scheduled to appear in Kindersley Provincial Court on May 21, 2024 (Information #90534257). The investigation continues.

Traffic Stop Leads to Unusual Discovery

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on April 17th, a member of Prince Albert Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan conducted a traffic stop on Range Road 3063 in the Ahtahkakoop/Shellbrook detachment area. During the traffic stop, the officer observed that the vehicle had no steering wheel. The driver was using vise grips to guide the vehicle. Investigation determined the driver also had no license. As a result, the driver was ticketed and given a notice to have the vehicle inspected for safety.

Saskatchewan RCMP reminds drivers they must make sure vehicles are wellmaintained and safe to operate.

Organics/Green Bin Pickups Start in May

Green Bins will start to get picked up again starting on Tuesday, May 7th for North Side residents and Tuesday, May 14th for South Side residents.

The Green Bin program is currently a subscription-based program that runs from May until October. Those wishing to sign up for a Green Bin should contact City Hall.

More information, including pick-up schedule and acceptable organics items, can be found on our Waste and Recycling page at Martensville.ca

Recreation Program Update

Amazing Race- May 4th

Teams embark on a quest throughout Martensville, challenging themselves physically and mentally to win the Amazing Race Martensville!

Regional Run- May 11th

Run or Ride. This unique race between the City of Martensville and the City of Warman is a beautiful 10 km route through the country that you can walk, run, or bike. This year’s event will begin in Martensville at the MAP and will end in Oasis Park in Warman. All proceeds raised will go toward Warman, Martensville & Area KidSport.

Monster Garage Sale May 24th and 25th

The Spring Monster Garage Sale will take place on Friday, May 24th & Saturday, May 25th for the City of Martensville and the City of Warman. Register to have your sale advertised as part of this event. Contact the Martensville Athletic Pavilion for details or to register.

Lions Club Hosting 10th Annual Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides This May

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

The Martensville & District Lions Club, in partnership with the Saskatoon Lions Club, is getting ready for the 2024 Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, which will be taking place on Sunday, May 26th at the Lion’s Heritage Centre (415 6th Avenue South). This event marks ten years that it has been taking place in Martensville.

All ages are invited to attend with their furry, four-legged family members to help raise funds and awareness for Dog Guides that are needed in Martensville and surrounding communities.

This event takes place each year in communities throughout the country and proceeds go towards providing dog guides to those in need at no cost. In total, the entire process for a dog guide which includes training as well as lifelong follow-up support while the dog is working, costs approximately $35,000. Through fundraisers such as the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, individuals that might not have otherwise been able to receive the support from a dog guide are provided with a life-changing opportunity.

Dog Guides are trained in one of seven different programs, which include; hearing, canine vision, seizure response, service, diabetes alert, autism assistance and facility support.

Donation collection sheets are available through the Martensville & District Lions Club, or can be made online at www.walkfordogguidescom. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.

If you are interested in helping support this amazing cause, there are prizes available for donations raised, which include a pair of socks for raising $150, a travel kit if you raise $500, a blue-tooth speaker for raising $1000 and a backpack for $1500 and over. Each prize also includes an automatic entry into a draw for a $250 E-Gift Card of your choice.

Registration for the walk will take place at 1:00pm, followed by the walk at 2:00pm. There will also be a barbeque after the walk, as well as door prizes and doggy bags.

Last year, over 100 participants and over 40 dogs participated in the walk, so let’s come together as a community and grow that number for this year’s event to help support local individuals receive the much-needed assistance that a dog guide can provide.

For more information, contact Doug Ward at (306) 491-8914 or email fishforever1949@gmail.com. To register, donate, or learn more about the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, visit www.walkfordogguides.com.

Cash prizes - 50/50 - Concession

ABOVE: The 2023 Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides brought out over 100 participants and more than 40 dogs to help raise money to support the Lions Club Dog Guide program.

ABOVE: Construction crews are currently working on the water/wastewater lines for the Martensville Community Recreation Centre, which has led to a temporary road closure between Centennial Drive and 1st Avenue South. This closure is expected to last approximately four weeks.

Martensville Slo-Pitch League Hosts Plastic Bat & Ball Weekend

Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger

The Martensville Slo-Pitch league hosted the popular 24-team Plastic Bat & Ball tournament from April 18 – 20 at the Martensville Curling Rink.

Every year there is a waiting list to get into this much anticipated, fun tournament that is played with plastic bats and kid gloves, although since Covid, there are no gloves used in the tournament. Two new teams joined the tournament this year.

This year celebrated 27 years of hosting the tournament in Martensville which was originally started by the ‘Go-Getters’, a group of friends who played slo-pitch in the league for many years and worked effortlessly for seven years raising outstanding amounts of money to contribute back to the City before passing it on to the Martensville Slo-Pitch committee in 2003.

This fun tourney is a great fundraiser for the league that hosts 40 teams who play Sunday to Thursday evenings. Funds raised over the years have gone and continue to go to all the upgrades at the slo-pitch diamonds by Kinsmen Park such as the main building, bar building and everything inside (walk-in cooler, ice machine etc.), covered dugouts, deck, playground, and facility maintenance.

Thanks to everyone who once again came out to support this event.

Party on the Pond Committee Raises $50,000 to Support MCRP

The Martensville Community Recreation Project (MCRP) hosted its annual Hockey Draft fundraiser on Sunday, April 28th, at the North Ridge Community Centre.

Doors opened at 4:30pm with the Draft starting at 5pm. Teams consisted of up to 8 people per table at a cost of $620/team which included an amazing supper that was provided by the Sports Page with roast beef, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, caesar salad and buns.

Prizes for the winners are; 1st place - $5000, 2nd place - $2500, and 3rd place - $1000.

A highlight of the evening was when the Martensville Community Recreation Project (MCRP) received a cheque from the Party on the Pond Committee for $50,000.

The MCRP has raised thousands of dollars since starting this committee in the early 2000s through community events such as their 3-on-3 hockey tournament, Martensville Hockey Draft, Buster Days Street Hockey, TUFF Run, 80’s cabaret and Party on the Pond.

The Martensville Recreation Centre (MRC) is planned to be the anchor attraction at Trilogy Ranch, with a full-size ice surface and seating for 900, 8 dressing

rooms, a full-size indoor turf field and 6 dressing rooms, concession and lounge, climbing walls, indoor playgrounds and other multipurpose rooms to name a few.

This 680-acre residential and commercial development located just west of Highway 12 and bordering the City’s current west boundary began construction in November of 2022 and is scheduled to be open in the fall of this year.

Donations for this project are still being accepted at www.mcrp.ca/donate/. There are also still various options for sponsorship by contacting the City of Martensville. For more information, visit mcrp.ca.

Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger

ABOVE: The Party on the Pond Committee presented the MCRP with a cheque for $50,000 during their annual Hockey Draft event on Sunday, April 21st.

ABOVE: Plastic Bat & Ball 2024 “A” winners- Nice Snatch. (Submitted)

ABOVE: Plastic Bat & Ball 2024 “B” winnersPitches Walk (Submitted)

ABOVE: Plastic Bat & Ball “C” winners- Naughty Nuff Players (Submitted)

ABOVE: Plastic Bat & Ball 2024 “D” winners- Slapnut Magoos (Submitted)

ABOVE: Crowds gathered at the Martensville Curling Rink this past weekend to take part in the Martensville Slo-Pitch Plastic Bat & Ball tournament. (Jocelyn Ottenbreit/MM)

ABOVE: Plastic Bat & Ball has been a part of the community for the past 27 years and teams have been passed down from one generation to the next, with future players already practicing for their turn at bat. (Jocelyn Ottenbreit/MM)

ABOVE: The Martensville Slo-Pitch Executive (Some missing in photo)

Tick Free Spring Tips

As temperatures start to climb, the Government of Saskatchewan is encouraging people to take precautions to reduce their exposure to tick bites and the risk of tick-borne illnesses when enjoying the outdoors.

"As we head outside to start enjoying the warmer weather, it is important to protect ourselves from the potential risk of tick bites,"

Medical Officer of Health

Deputy Chief Dr. Julie Kryzanowski said. "By taking simple precautions, we can protect ourselves and our families when enjoying time outdoors. This includes being vigilant in wooded or grassy areas, even in your backyard and doing routine tick checks after being outside."

To prevent tick bites:

• Wear light-coloured clothes so ticks can be easily seen.

• Wear pants, long-sleeved shirts and shoes that do not expose your bare feet.

• Pull socks over your pant legs to prevent ticks from crawling up your legs.

• Use insect repellents that contain DEET or Icaridin. Apply repellent to clothes as well as your skin. Always read and follow the directions on the label. Some repellents may have age restrictions.

• Shower or bathe as soon as possible after being outside to wash off loose ticks and inspect for attached ticks.

The risk of exposure to Lyme disease is low in Saskatchewan, as most ticks found in Saskatchewan are the American dog tick, or wood tick. This species is active from mid-April to the end of July and does not transmit Lyme disease to people.

Blacklegged ticks, which can cause Lyme disease, are rare in Saskatchewan, although they can be introduced by migratory birds in early Spring and remain active throughout Fall.

In 2023, for the first time ever, active field surveys detected the presence of male blacklegged ticks in Saskatchewan. However, there is no evidence of an established reproducing blacklegged tick population in the province at this time.

After hatching from the eggs, ticks must eat blood at every stage to survive. Depending on their stage in the lifecycle, ticks may be very small and hard to see. When a tick is found, it should be removed immediately using fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to your skin as possible. Once the tick has been removed, wash the area with soap and water and then disinfect the area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or an iodine swab.

People can submit photographs of ticks found on humans or animals using the eTick online system at www.etick.ca to receive timely identification of the type of tick that attached to a person, pet, or livestock animal.

While awaiting identification results, keep the tick(s) in a secure container and store it in the freezer. eTick administrators may request that some ticks be submitted by mail for quality control purposes or further research. Ticks should not be submitted unless requested.

For more information on ticks and Lyme disease, including how to submit a tick for identification and testing, visit: saskatchewan.ca/lyme or https://researchgroups.usask.ca/ticks/#Passivesurveillance.

Martensville Youth Connection Hosting

Community Spring Clean-Up

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

The Martensville Youth Connection (MYC) will be hosting a Spring Clean-Up on Thursday, May 2nd. This event will consist of both youth and staff joining forces to help clean-up the community and give back to those that have helped support them throughout the years.

The event is free to join and will take place from 5pm-7pm and will include a pizza supper to those who participate.

“Let’s roll up our sleeves, grab some trash bags, and make our local community sparkle. Together, we can make a difference.”

More information will be available in the upcoming week, and can be found by visiting the ‘Martensville Youth Connection’ Facebook page.

If you are interested in volunteering, contact Stacey at myc@ possibilitiesrecovery.ca.

Internal Sask. Party Squabbling a Problem

It’s not unusual to see politicians at the Saskatchewan legislature at each other’s throat; especially, in the final months before a general election.

In a province that’s been as politically divided between the NDP and whomever else they face, Liberals, Progressive Conservative and now the Saskatchewan Party that used to be a combination of the two but is now really the old Reform Party in a different form; such fighting has become an expected thing in Saskatchewan.

As Premier Scott Moe said last week after a couple very public dustups in the legislature in which there were apologies and MLAs being kicked out of the legislature, it can be expected, but here’s what’s different: While there were the usual dustups between the NDP and the Sask. Party, that’s not really what this was all about.

What we witnessed was a very public fight between Speaker Randy Weekes and Government House leader Jeremy Harrison, and frankly, now the entire caucus of which Weekes is, technically, still a member.

It speaks poorly to those government cabinet ministers including Harrison, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer and Highways Minister Lori Carr who, according to Weekes, have been the biggest abusers in badgering and hectoring the Speaker with “hundreds and hundreds of text messages”. (Really, the problem begins with Harrison, from whom everyone has taken their lead.)

It speaks poorly for democracy; petty, childish squabbling that gives politics the reputation it has, but it speaks badly to Moe’s leadership. He is responsible for this turning into such a mess. Moe surely must have been aware there was a problem long before Weekes raised in the assembly last week.

Unfortunately for the Sask. Party government, its behaviour is the kind of thing that speaks to entitlement, or at least, misplaced priorities in which winning the oftensilly daily question period battle with the NDP is of more importance than the bigger problems of the province.

It all started the week before in an innocuous exchange between Harrison and NDP economy critic Aleana Young over job numbers, when Harrison cited favourable numbers. “Here’s what Deloitte had to say and Deloitte doesn’t lie, Mr. Speaker,” the Trade and Investment Minister said.

The problem wasn’t what Harrison quoted, but that he used the word “lie”; something that Harrison would know is forbidden in legislature under any context and he would know this because he has been the one member who has insisted on barring the NDP from any expression that vaguely implies lying like “less than truthful” or ‘honest” or” forthright” or “inconsistent with the facts.”

Of course, Weekes insisted Harrison apologize and withdraw the remark. Harrison did, but in the most dismissive way possible. “Stand up, please don’t slouch … disrespect for this institution. Stand up,” Weekes ordered.

That set the stage for the second incident in which, after another mildly raucous question period, a frustrated Weekes said he has received “hundreds and hundreds of text messages” from Harrison, Carr and Harpauer. In fact, he read one from Harpauer.

“ ‘Randy, if you can blatantly lie, tarnish reputations of elected, unelected individuals with innuendoes, but no proof, we have no avenue to push back, then this assembly has become a joke and a stage for an Opposition puppet show,’ ” Weekes read. “ ‘Disappointing.’ ”

Weekes demanded Harpauer apologize, which she did. But Harrison then made a comment that Weekes heard. “I’m not deaf,” Weekes said, demanding Harrison withdraw and apologize.

“I’m not,” said Harrison, who then stormed out of chamber. Weekes then named Harrison and banished him from the Legislature for the rest of the day. He will be fined $400.

You probably can’t understand this silliness, either, but you likely see the problem. When a government thinks it’s not accountable to its own authorities like the Speaker, it is a big problem.

MLA Terry Jenson’s Report from the Legislature

Record Investment in Capital Projects

Saskatchewan’s economy and population are growing rapidly and with that growth comes a need for new, expanded and renewed infrastructure. The 2024-25 provincial budget invests a record $4.4 billion in capital projects to support classrooms, care and communities.

Education Infrastructure

The budget invests $216 million in education capital to enhance learning environments for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 schools. This includes $165.9 million to support 11 ongoing new or consolidated school projects and three major renovations in Balgonie, Carlyle, Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, Lanigan, La Loche and Wilcox.

Another $8.8 million supports the planning for nine new schools and two renovations announced in this year’s budget, located in Pinehouse, Regina, Saskatoon, Corman Park and Swift Current. Our government has invested $2.6 billion into school capital since 2008-09 for 65 new schools and 32 major renovations, demonstrating our commitment to Saskatchewan students.

Health Care Infrastructure

In health care, our government is making a record investment of $516.8 million in infrastructure improvements to provide residents with the care they need and deserve. This is an increase of $179.3 million from last year.

Major health care capital projects in this year’s budget include the redevelopment of Prince Albert’s Victoria Hospital; replacement of the Weyburn General Hospital; work on long-term care facilities in La Ronge, Regina, Grenfell, Estevan and Watson; and construction of the parkade at Regina General Hospital.

Our government has invested more than $2.9 billion to support the construction and maintenance of new health care facilities since 2008-09, helping to ensure that you can get the care you need when and where you need it.

Highways Infrastructure

The budget invests $617.1 million into operating, maintaining, building and improving Saskatchewan roads and highways, an increase of 3.5 per cent. The entire amount collected in fuel tax - $521.3 million – is enhanced with additional investments to maintain and operate Saskatchewan highways.

The budget provides $417.3 million for transportation capital to improve more than 1,100 km of provincial highways. Construction continues on several major highway improvement projects, including twinning projects near Rowatt and Corinne on Highways 6 and 39 between Regina and Weyburn, corridor improvements on Highway 5 east of Saskatoon, and completion of the replacement of the two Highway 6 bridges over Regina’s Ring Road.

The budget also includes $73.5 million to build, operate and maintain the transportation system in northern Saskatchewan. Since 2008-09, our government has invested more than $13 billion in transportation infrastructure, improving more than 20,700 kilometres of highways.

Community Infrastructure

Saskatchewan municipalities continue to benefit from this year’s budget, with a record $350.1 million in transfers through capital programs.

This year, $78.9 million will be invested in water projects. This includes more than $35.9 million to continue to develop and expand irrigation in the province, as well as funding to support the engineering, design and construction of the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project.

To continue to enhance public and community safety, $60.8 million will be invested in projects at provincial courts and correctional facilities. This work includes continued construction of the remand expansion at the Saskatoon Correction Centre.

Crown Infrastructure

Our provincial Crown corporations are also a priority in the budget. Crown corporations are investing approximately $2.6 billion this year – another record – to improve infrastructure in the province. Over the next four years, the Crown sector will invest more than $9.5 billion, which is the largest capital investment in its history.

SaskPower is investing a record $1.6 billion in the provincial electricity system to meet demand and maintain reliability and support the transition to a modern grid. This includes construction of the natural gas plant in south-central Saskatchewan, improvements to the plant near Kerrobert and expanding the southwest transmission interconnection.

SaskEnergy is investing $416.9 million into the province’s natural gas transmission and distribution system to help meet growth in demand.

SaskTel is investing $439.8 million to ensure the information and communications technology infrastructure is in place to help connect Saskatchewan residents. Investments this year include continuing to deploy fibre to rural Saskatchewan and rolling out the 5G wireless network.

Investments in Classrooms, Care and Communities

The 2024-25 Capital Plan of $4.4 billion is the largest in Saskatchewan history and over nine times the amount of the capital budget in 2006 under the NDP government, which was $484 million in today’s dollars.

As our government continues to make these infrastructure investments to build classrooms, care and communities, we look forward to hearing from you. You can reach my constituency office at office@terryjenson.ca or 306-242-2111.

Government Of Saskatatchewan Launches New Awareness Campaign on Abusive Relationships

The Government of Saskatchewan has launched the latest phase of a public awareness campaign that focuses on the critical issue of interpersonal violence and abuse.

Clarkboro Ferry Opens for 2024 Season

Social Media Series Targets Young People; Challenges Assumptions of What Constitutes Abuse violence is only part of the whole picture,” Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Paul Merriman said.

The 'Face the Issue' campaign is a multiphase partnership between the ministries of Justice and Attorney General, Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, Status of Women, and Advanced Education. The social media video series targets 18- to 24-year-olds and potential red flags of abusive relationships.

The series of five videos, which started on April 15, will run for six weeks on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube, with an additional audio message on Spotify.

Each video features a young person recounting an upsetting or uncomfortable situation. Themes include coercive control, social isolation and gaslighting. The videos end with the tagline, “If something feels off, it probably is. Face the issue. End the abuse.”

“These videos are intended to challenge assumptions about ‘normal’ relationship dynamics and what constitutes abuse," Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre said. “We hope that this ambitious campaign will help young people identify the signs before they become more vulnerable."

"Prevention is key to addressing interpersonal violence and abuse," Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Office Laura Ross said. "This campaign will help educate and inform the public about this challenge in our communities. If someone sees abuse happeningto a friend, to a family member, or to themselves - they will know the signs and reach out for support."

This is the third phase of the 'Face the Issue' awareness campaign, which began with posters and video ads in 2020, and continued with videos in 202122.

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"There are often many subtle signs and factors that come into play before abuse escalates. Raising awareness for younger adults about the early warning signs and forms of abusive behavior is an important step toward prevention and safety for everyone."

'Face the Issue' is part of the Government of Saskatchewan's multi-faceted approach to providing prevention and intervention supports and resources to address interpersonal violence and abuse.

The 2024-25 provincial budget dedicates $31.7 million in funding from the ministries of Justice and Attorney General and Corrections, Policing and Public Safety for a range of initiatives, including:

• $439,000 to support 211 Saskatchewan and the Re:CONNECT crisis hotline for individuals at risk of interpersonal violence, including service available in 175 languages;

• Annualized funding of $328,000 (nearly $1 million over three years) dedicated to second-stage shelters for people escaping abuse;

• An increase of $577,000 for communitybased organizations that provide supports and services to individuals and families impacted by interpersonal violence and abuse; and

• Ongoing partnerships with community service providers for Family Intervention Rapid Support Teams.

If someone you know may be at risk of interpersonal violence or abuse, you can find a complete directory of resources to help online at sk.211.ca/abuse.

You can also find the videos and more information about this campaign at Face the Issue on Saskatchewan.ca.

Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger

Saskatchewan’s busiest ferry, The Clarkboro Ferry, is open for the season.

This cable ferry is a 12-vessel ferry fleet that crosses the South Saskatchewan River at Clark’s Crossing, carrying Grid Road 784 across the river, and connects Aberdeen in the east, and Warman in the west.

Operated by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, the Clarkboro ferry is 66 feet in length, 20 feet in width and weighs 69,400 pounds. It is free of toll and transports over 70,000 vehicles each year.

Once regularly inspected and repaired as necessary, it operates when the river is free of ice between mid-April to mid-November from 5am to midnight daily.

ABOVE: The Clarkboro Ferry is now open for

2024 season. Transporting over 70,000 vehicles each year, the Clarkboro Ferry is free of charge to use.

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