April 27th Digital Issue

Martensville Seniors Centre

Hosting Fundraiser Bingo Night to Help Support 14-Year-Old’s Medical Expenses

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

This past weekend there was a Kaiser Tournament held at the New Horizons Senior Centre, located at 106 4th Avenue North, which saw a large turnout, including members from the Fairfield Seniors Centre in Saskatoon.

On Thursday, April 27th, there will be a Bingo Night held at the New Horizons Senior Centre, with proceeds going towards supporting Joey Johnson Sheikh’s medical trip to Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, Ontario.

Joey is a 14-year-old boy who was diagnosed with Juvenile Parkinson’s Disease. Over the past nine years, Joey has undergone testing within Saskatchewan, and is now hoping that doctors at Sick Kids Hospital may be able to procure a longer, healthier and productive future for young Joey.

Bingo will begin at 7pm, but those attending are reminded to arrive early, as there have been large turn-outs lately, and seats fill up fast.

The cost is $15.00/person, which includes bingo cards for each game, and additional cards are available for purchase. There will also be a 50/50 and a bake sale, with all proceeds going towards supporting Joey and his family during this difficult time.

Martensville Kinsmen Holding Spring Meat Sale Fundraiser

The Martensville & District Kinsmen Club is hosting their Spring Meat Sale Fundraiser, which will be just in time for Mother’s Day and May Long weekend. The order deadline is May 8th at 2:00pm, with pick-up and delivery available May 11th from 5:00pm-6:30pm at the Martensville Sports Centre.

There is a wide variety of options available including, burgers, sausage, hot dogs, chicken wings, bacon wrapped scallops, chicken fingers, chicken and pork souvlaki skewers, lean ground beef and much more. There is also a BBQ pack available which includes shrimp skewers, hotdogs, burgers, steaks, souvlaki and bacon for $165. Orders can be placed by visiting the ‘Martensville & District Kinsmen Club’ Facebook page.

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.

Regular Council Meeting- May 2nd, OPEN HOUSE to commence at 6PM Committee of the Whole Meeting- May 9th

Regular Council Meeting- May 16th

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. The full Council and Committee of the Whole Schedule can be obtained at martensville.ca.

Reminder to Clean-Up after Our Pets

Please be reminded to clean-up after our pets on the pathways and the off-leash dog park. The mess can be potentially harmful to other pets, exposing them to parvovirus and these public spaces are for everyone to enjoy. Remember to bring along a baggy or use one of the baggy stations located along the pathways and dispose of the mess properly.

Coyotes Spotted Within City Limits

Coyotes have been spotted in areas around Martensville. There are a number of things you can do if you have an encounter with a coyote and discourage them from coming near more populated areas.

• Do not approach, allow coyote to escape by identifying and maintaining escape routes

• Never feed the animals

• Do not turn your back or run

• Act assertive, yell and wave your arms (act big, bad and loud)

• Keep pets away to avoid creating additional stress for the animal

• Ensure household garbage is securely stored in garbage bins, store bird seed, compost and pet food so it cannot be accessed.

• Clean up fallen fruit

• Pick up dog feces and be aware that dog urine may also attract coyotes

• Do not allow your pets to roam freely, and keep dogs on leash

If the coyote is acting unusual (approaching people, limping, staggering or acting confused) do not approach, contact City Hall, or the regional Conservation Office or the RCMP outside regular business hours.

Please Watch for Signage around our Parks and pathways. We will continue to monitor activity going forward.

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL CITY OF MARTENSVILLE

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the City of Martensville for the year 2023 has been prepared and is open to inspection from 9:00 am, April 28th, 2023 until 4:00 p.m. May 31, 2023.

A bylaw pursuant to section 184 of The Cities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment or classification to the Board of Revision is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, City of Martensville, Box 970, Martensville, Saskatchewan S0K 2T0, by 4:00 p.m. on the 31st of May, 2023.

Invite to the City of Martensville Open HouseTuesday, May 2nd

May 2nd, 2023, City Hall Lobby 6PM-8PM

Stop by for coffee and refreshment and meet with Council, administration and members of the RCMP to ask questions, and discuss civic matters that are important to you. Learn about what is planned for 2023, including the Martensville Community Recreation Centre, upcoming road and rehabilitation projects and more.

We look forward to seeing you!

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.

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 the amount of materials and time required to reshape lanes.

For questions or further information please contact Pubic Works at 931-2166.

Organics/Green Bin Program and Pick-ups

The City of Martensville offers a Green Bin program through Loraas Organics. This service is by subscription.

Pick up of the Green Bins has commenced with regular scheduled bi-weekly collection alternating between North/South Martensville and running from May until the end of October Pick-up take place on Tuesdays. The pick-up schedule can be viewed at Martensville.ca

For information or to sign up for this program contact the Utility Clerk at City Hall.

POLICE BEAT

The weekly report is intended to give the public a glimpse of what the RCMP Officers are doing during the week and what sorts of calls they regularly deal with. For the Period of Sunday, April 15th to Sunday, April 23rd, the Warman cluster of Detachments responded to 104 calls for service.

Those calls for service included:

- 3 calls to assist local Fire Departments - On April 16th at 8:00am, RCMP Members received a call about a burning truck and camper on the 784 Hwy. When RCMP arrived they located a 2020 GMC Sierra truck and a 2021 Dutchmen Trailer both burning on the road being attended to by the Langham Fire Department. The vehicle and camper were reported stolen.

- 3 calls of Assaults

- 3 Break and Enter calls - On April 19th, in the early morning hours, a business in Warman located on the 200 block of Central street was broken into by smashing the front door glass. RCMP arrived and determined that numerous cells phones and laptops had been stolen. The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Warman RCMP.

- 3 False Alarms

- 2 Mental Health Acts

- 7 Motor Vehicle Collisions - One collision resulted in minor injuries.

- 3 Missing people investigations.

- 5 Thefts

- 7 Suspicious vehicles/people calls

- 7 well being checks

- More then 50 tickets were written by Warman and Traffic Services Members in the area.

Dated this 27th of April 2023.

Odd Job Squad Provides Youth With Opportunity to Gain Skills and Build Confidence

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

Five years ago, a staff member (job coach) at Eagles Nest Youth Ranch (ENYR) created an Odd Job Squad that consists of foster youth ages 13-17.

“It is the job coach’s job to find the youth paid off jobs, to introduce the youth to the world of work and to eventually work with the youth to the point where they are able to find a job on their own using the skills that they have obtained while working with the Eagle’s Nest work crew,” Kayla, ENYR Work Crew Coordinator, explained.

Eagle’s Nest provides temporary support for youth that are lacking alternative family supports. Through the ENYR Odd Job Squad, youth learn new skills and gain confidence by working on a variety of odd jobs.

“The youth are very eager to help others with their odd jobs and ask me every day if there is a job, or where I will be taking them next,” Kayla added.

Jobs consist of a variety of options from snow removal, yard cleaning, yard maintenance, pet waste removal, grocery pick-up & delivery, house cleaning, dump runs, dog walking and more.

Once a customer contacts Kayla, they are booked in at the earliest convenience and then the youth is taken to the job in groups of one, two or three, depending on the size of the job.

Customers are charged $15/hour per youth and Kayla is on site to assist the youth with their jobs. Once completed customers can pay by e-transfer or cash.

“The youth benefit from the work crew because completing odd jobs gives them a sense of responsibility and satisfaction. The youth are learning skills that can be contributed to potential jobs/careers they could work in as adults.”

Additionally, the youth learn about money management, teamwork, as well as customer service when dealing with clients.

For more information, contact Kayla at (306) 381-5025, or visit the ‘ENYR Odd Job Squad on Facebook.

Venture

Heights School Prepares for Spring Festival

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

Venture Heights School (VHS) will be hosting their annual Spring Festival on Thursday, May 11th, and has a wide variety of events planned for the celebration, including a hot dog BBQ, bouncy castles, vehicle tours with the RCMP and the Martensville Fire Department, come-and-go bingo, 50/50 and a raffle, as well as a drivein movie.

“This is the second year that we are doing the drive-in movie and we are really excited about it because it was a big attraction last year. In the past, the spring festival used to be held indoors, but we wanted to rejuvenate this event in a new direction,” VHS Principal Ron Biberdorf said.

VHS staff is working alongside the SCC to plan the event, along with support from local service groups such as the Martensville & District Kinette Club, as well as the Martensville & District Lions Club. “Although it is the Spring Festival for Venture Heights, we want to invite anyone to come out and attend the drive-in. This is more so a community event,” Biberdorf added.

The drive-in movie will begin at 9:30pm and the cost to attend is $20/ vehicle. The movie playing will be ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’, which was chosen following a parent/student survey.

All money raised through the Spring Festival will be used towards school and student events and activities.

Donations of prizes, as well as sponsorships are being accepted and can be made by contacting VHS at (306) 934-2185 or vhs@spiritsd.ca.

time that VHS hosted a drive-in movie as part of their Spring Festival. Due to the popularity, they will be hosting it once again on May 11th. (Submitted)

Application Process to Begin for New Arts Program at Venture Heights

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

The 2023/24 school year at Venture Heights School (VHS) will be the beginning of an exciting new opportunity for Grade 8 students with the new arts education program beginning. This program is the first of its kind within the Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD), and VHS Principal Ron Biberdorf is looking forward to providing this option to students.

“It is an academy based program where kids get to immerse themselves in the four strands of arts education, including performing arts, dance, music and visual arts, throughout the whole year. The class will be a homeroom and will learn their curriculum through the arts. They will put on performances, visit other schools for workshops, have guest speakers, go on road trips to visit places like Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan and the Persephone Theatre and will just give kids a chance to really roll their sleeves up and dig in,” Biberdorf said.

Currently, VHS has received signed letters of intent from 25 families that want to participate in the program and now that staffing has been approved, the formal process of applications will begin.

The program was initiated following a parent survey that was done through PSSD to help the school division develop their strategic plan. According to the survey, one big comment that stood out was the parents desire to have more specialized programming.

“We have always felt like we do extracurricular very well at Venture Heights, so now we want to take those skills and those assets and put them into curricular for the kids. We were aware of other academy programs within Saskatoon, and when we took a look at our staff and how we are able to deliver arts through music, performing arts and more, we saw that we had the staff in place already to be able to provide something enriching like this for the students. When we got the word from the school division that they were looking for more specialized programming, we thought, this can be our time,” Biberdorf explained.

There has already been positive feedback received, as well as outside resources reaching out to be a part of this new opportunity.

ABOVE: Last year marked the first

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ABOVE: The youth with ENYR Odd Job Squad can help people with a wide variety of jobs around their homes and yards.

Martensville Slo-Pitch League Hosts Another Successful Plastic Bat & Ball Weekend

Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger

The Martensville Slo-Pitch league hosted their annual 24-team Plastic Bat & Ball tournament from April 20 – 22 at the Martensville Curling Rink.

Every year there is a waiting list to get into this much anticipated tournament that is played with plastic bats and kid gloves; however, since the COVID pandemic, gloves have no longer been used to help prevent the spreading of germs.

This year celebrated 26 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 throughout their regular season. Funds raised through Plastic Bat & Ball over the years have been used towards upgrades at the slo-pitch diamonds by Kinsmen Park such as covered dugouts, deck, playground equipment, maintenance, as well as work done to the main building, bar building and everything inside; including the walk-in cooler, ice machine, etc.

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

ABOVE: The Martensville Slo-Pitch Plastic Bat & Ball Executive. (Submitted)

Ball Tournament Being Held to Support Local Family

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

On Saturday, May 27th, there will be a fundraiser ball tournament held in Martensville to help provide financial support to a local family going through a health crisis. All proceeds raised through the tournament will go to the Smith family, to help bring Mike Smith home from the hospital, where he has been undergoing treatments since February.

Currently, the Smith family is working on preparing their home in hopes that Mike will be able to return home soon. To learn more about Mike, visit the ‘Mike’s Story’ Facebook page.

The tournament is currently already full with 16 teams registered, and two teams on the waiting list.

Donations for raffle items, silent auction items and cash are being accepted and can be made by contacting angieskates@ hotmail.com.

“If people do not want to play, they can just come hang out. We will have a concession, beer gardens, 50/50, raffle table and silent auction items starting at 9am. Come help Hit Mike Home,” event organizer Angie Reddekopp said.

ABOVE: A-Side winners. (Submitted)

ABOVE: B-Side winners. (Submitted)

ABOVE: C-Side winners. (Submitted)

ABOVE: D-Side winners. (Submitted)

Less Ottawa Fighting More Problem Solving

It really is time we got on with the business of governing this province. One can argue, as the Saskatchewan Party consistently has, that things are not as bad as the NDP Opposition makes them out to be.

We continue to create jobs and experience population growth. The numbers clearly indicate we aren’t doing either at the rate other provinces clearly are. In fact, we aren’t doing either at the rate we were 10 or 15 years ago.

One example is this month’s announcement that Yorkton’s Louis Dreyfus operation will double its canola crushing capacity to more than two million tonnes. It represents continued and modest growth, but even modest growth has to be smartly managed. We can’t just assume doctors, nurses, teachers or others will flock here where there are more lucrative options in what many see as a more favourable location and there are big problems here.

Coming out of the pandemic, Saskatchewan’s 4.9-per-cent inflation rate is second highest in the nation. If you are a nurse or a doctor considering moving here, that is a tangible disincentive that would likely go into your consideration. It adds to other disincentives like the work climate and work environment. It is for these reasons that the Saskatchewan Party government must keep its eye on the ball.

Stories and concerns about nurses or other health care workers being told not to talk to touring opposition politicians about problems in the health system - as seemed to be the case when NDP MLAs toured Lanigan - are exceedingly unhelpful. Why would you want to move here and work in the health system if there is a perception that you cannot speak frankly about the problems when asked?

The government has chalked all this up to a communication misunderstanding. Unfortunately, perhaps the biggest communication misunderstanding in the province right now is that bashing the federal Liberal government is the primary job of this Saskatchewan Party government.

The real problem is both the perception and the reality that the Sask. Party government is far too focused on politics rather than real problems.

Premier Scott Moe simply needs to refocus his government’s attention on addressing those critical days to day problems in this province. Maybe he and his strategists are beginning to recognize this need.

At last week’s Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention in Saskatoon, the premier explained to mayors and councillors why he didn’t take the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when he was in the province two weeks ago because was only offered what the premier said was five minutes.

That was not enough time to address critical issues like the infrastructure fund, clean electricity standards and the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement that recently caused a massive uproar.

In no small irony, now was an excellent time for Moe to meet Trudeau, because the Saskatchewan premier is on high ground.

It would have come after Federal Justice Minister David Lametti told First Nations leaders he would take a look at the 1930 Natural Resources Transfer that constitutionally guarantees provincial control over natural resource development.

Of all the fights with Ottawa, this is one worth fighting. The problem, however, is the Sask. Party government agenda is cluttered with less significant fights over plastics in landfills or federal officials taking water quality samples.

“Contrary to what some in this room may think, I don’t get up in the morning and the first thought through my mind is ‘I wonder how I can disagree with the prime minister and the federal government today,” Moe said in his speech to SUMA delegates. “And that might surprise a few of you.”

But whether he goes looking for fights with Ottawa, there is one thing that’s clear: We have many problems at home and solving them has to be Moe’s focus.

MLA Terry Jenson’s Report from the Legislature

Investments in Strong and Growing Communities

The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) held its annual convention on April 16-19. I was pleased to be able to attend this convention, along with Premier Scott Moe, cabinet ministers, and several other government MLAs, to discuss the 2023-24 Provincial Budget and connect with municipal leaders. Our government greatly values the partnership with SUMA and the province’s urban communities.

Saskatchewan is growing at a rate we haven’t seen in over 100 years. In 2022, the population increased by more than 29,000 people. This growth is supported by our strong economy, which has created over 20,000 new jobs in 2022.

Our strong economy is fuelled by strong commodity prices and increased private-sector investment. This allows our government to invest in programs and services that make Saskatchewan the best place to live, work and raise a family.

This year’s budget provides $503 million in direct support for Saskatchewan’s growing municipalities, an increase of 12.1 per cent from last year. This includes Municipal Revenue Sharing, which will reach a record $297.9 million this year, up 13.4 per cent from last year’s budget. Municipal Revenue Sharing provides predictable, no-strings-attached funding to use as local leaders see fit as they grow and build strong communities. This year, the city of Martensville will be receiving almost $2.2 million, up from just $507,000 in 2007.

A total of $152.7 million will be invested in municipal infrastructure in this year’s budget. This includes the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), which provides grants for community-based projects. It also consists of the New Building Canada Fund. These grants allow communities to invest in projects that will strengthen and grow Saskatchewan communities for years to come. Communities across the province will benefit from 21 new infrastructure projects through a joint provincial and federal investment of $42.1 million.

First Nations and Métis communities across the province will receive targeted funding totaling $249.1 million. A record $92.4 million investment will support Indigenous-led social and economic initiatives. The First Nations and Métis Consultation Participation Fund, which supports communities to engage in consultations related to the duty to consult, will receive continued investment. An additional continued investment of $800,000 will support community-led Indigenous initiatives to address issues raised in Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Additional investments will target Indigenous career training, post-secondary institutions, and initiatives to ensure students have the learning opportunities they need for bright futures. Enhanced support for on-reserve policing will help keep First Nations and Métis communities safe, and funding for the Métis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan Inc. and the Community Justice Alternative Measures Program will also provide valuable community-based supports. Investments in our strong and growing First Nations and Métis communities are investments in a strong Saskatchewan.

Investing in strong and growing communities in our province is growth that works for everyone. To learn more about the 2023-24 Provincial Budget, visit Saskatchewan.ca/budget.

Be Mindful Of Hantavirus While Cleaning This Spring

Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to take precautions against hantavirus as they start spring cleanup of enclosed buildings or vehicles.

Hantavirus infection is caused by breathing in contaminated airborne particles from the droppings, urine and saliva of infected deer mice. It can cause a rare, but potentially fatal lung disease known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.

"Exposure most often occurs when cleaning up sheds, barns, garages, cabins, or vehicles after winter," Saskatchewan's Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Julie Kryzanowski said. "Particles can become airborne after sweeping, but it's also possible to get the virus by touching something that has been contaminated, and then touching your nose, mouth or eyes."

Symptoms usually start within one to six weeks of exposure. They include fever, muscle aches, cough, headaches, nausea and vomiting. Some people develop severe symptoms that can be life threatening. Seek medical attention immediately if you have a cough, fever and shortness of breath. Take the following precautions when cleaning rodent infested areas:

• ventilate the building by opening doors and windows, and then leave the area for at least 30 minutes before cleaning;

• avoid using dry cleaning methods such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming or air-hosing;

• use wet mopping methods and wear rubber or plastic gloves;

• wear goggles and a well-fitting N-95 type filter mask when cleaning areas contaminated by droppings;

• dampen areas contaminated with rodent droppings with bleach disinfectant and remove droppings with a damp mop or cloth;

• steam clean, shampoo or spray upholstered furniture with a detergent, disinfectant or a mixture of bleach and water; and

• wash exposed clothes and bedding with detergent in hot water.

Prevention is also recommended to reduce rodent infestations:

• block openings that might allow rodents to enter a building;

• store human and animal food, water and garbage in pest-proof/resistant containers with tightly-fitted lids; and

• move woodpiles or other potential hiding places for mice away from your home.

Between 1994 and 2022, 37 cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome were reported in Saskatchewan; 13 of those cases were fatal. The total case numbers include preliminary data for 2022 and are therefore subject to change.

For more information on hantavirus, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/diseases-and-conditions/ hantavirus and HealthLine Online at www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/diseases-and-conditions/hantavirus. For advice on symptoms or when to seek care, call HealthLine 811.

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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New Landscaping Business in Martensville

Jocelyn Ottenbreit, Martensville Messenger

Now that Spring has finally arrived, everyone is anxious to get outside and start working in their yards. Whether you are looking to landscape your entire yard, add new features to your existing yard, or looking for inspiration on what plant selections complement each other, Scape FX Landscape Designs can help with all your landscaping needs.

Dynette Schutz from Martensville has always enjoyed gardening and spending time outdoors and after working in a corporate atmosphere for many years, decided it was time for a career change and invest in her true passion of landscaping, which inspired her to start a new landscape design venture.

Having had the opportunity to design several of her own yards from ground zero, Schutz has designed everything from simple rectangular yards to large, sloped, complex, multi-level landscapes requiring retaining walls and proper drainage.

“When designing my own yards, it was always a challenge trying to envision how the landscape would look when completed; where to place trees, shrubs and plants, placement of other features such as hot tubs, pergolas, storage sheds, water features, considering future plant growth, and changes required to accommodate my family’s needs.”

“Most of us struggle to envision how landscapes will look once construction is complete just by looking at an initial hand sketched drawing. I felt there was a need to take landscape design to a higher level since typical landscape designs are designed in 2D and are often challenging to read and interpret. After researching various landscape programs, I discovered many benefits of viewing landscape designs in 3D/virtually and decided this would be a great way to help people with decision making when planning their landscape designs. I want to assist others so they can see the potential their own property space has to enjoy with friends and family,” said Schutz.

Schutz stated that some of the benefits of investing in professional landscape designs are;

Having a scaled and detailed landscape design will help you envision your outdoor space before construction begins, saving you valuable time and money for both you

and your contractor.

- Personal and unique designs can be generated to suit you and your family’s needs while staying within budget.

- Investing in professional landscape designs can beautify and increase the value of your property when selling your home.

- Landscape design saves you unnecessary heavy lifting as it’s more efficient and less costly to move trees/ plants and landscape features around on a computer program rather than doing the labour-intensive work to find out it may not really be what you envisioned.

Scape FX Landscaping Designs offers Residential and Commercial Landscape Design Services before you build, basic “2D” blueprint view design, detailed “2D” view including plant placement and plant legends with common and botanical plant names, “3D” Imaging to bring true-to-life visualization to your landscape, and the most popular, virtual tours, provides a virtual walk-thru tour and birds eye view of your landscape.

Some other services include, lighting options which brings a new concept to beautifying and enhancing your landscape features, outdoor décor, coaching/inspiration, potted container designs for sunny and shaded areas, and will also provide reputable contractor and supplier recommendations.

The landscape program has

endless options that can be included in your design from driveways to outdoor kitchens, hot tubs, ponds, play structures, pergolas, retaining walls, stairs, and so much more. Schutz offers free consultations, and you can submit a form on her website. You will then receive a confirmation email to book a convenient time to meet and discuss your goals. Several different design layouts will be provided and once a layout is chosen and drafted, plants will be placed strategically to complement each other with specific space as well as zones based on Saskatchewan’s climate. When the plan is complete, a reputable resource will be provided to hire a professional landscaper, or you can choose to do it yourself. She is also offering 20% off any 2D or 3D landscape designs until July 31, 2023. For more information go to www.scapefx.ca, Instragram @scapefx_designs, and Facebook at ScapeFX Landscape Designs. You can also call 306-230-4100, or email scapefx@sasktel.net.

ABOVE: Dynette Schutz